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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Swagger (ranked 3057 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Derrick Stevens (ranked 396 p4p, 388 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rod Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derrick Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger scores with a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Swagger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stevens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
Stevens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stevens shoots in but Swagger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens fails with the takedown.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Swagger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rod Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swagger up against the cage.
Swagger pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swagger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swagger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swagger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
Stevens is working for takedown but Swagger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swagger manages to pull guard.
Swagger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Swagger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Swagger is tightening it up a little... Stevens has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stevens reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stevens taps out! Nice BJJ there by Swagger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rod Swagger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Wynn (ranked 3094 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Ben Frank (ranked 405 p4p, 393 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Wynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Frank!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wynn.
Wynn moves into the clinch.
Frank gets control of Wynn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frank will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank looking for subs off his back but Wynn has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Wynn stalling.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Wynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Wynn wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn stands up and beckons Frank to join him on the feet.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wynn counters with a nice body shot.
Wynn has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Wynn fails to pull guard.
Wynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wynn is proving hard to escape from.
Wynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank is working an open guard so Wynn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frank scores with a head kick. Wynn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Wynn.
Wynn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frank to the mat! Frank manages to get full guard.
Wynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frank for as long as he can get away with.
Frank wants to stand and escape but Wynn is having none of it.
Wynn trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wynn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Wynn 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.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Wynn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank tries to sprawl but Wynn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frank pushes Wynn off and gets back to his feet.
Wynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter Wynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wynn gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wynn stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank connects with a high kick.
Frank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frank somewhat.
It appears Wynn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frank moves into range and clinches up with Wynn.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Wynn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn wants to break free but Frank has control.
Wynn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wynn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Frank.
Wynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frank makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank avoids the head kick by Wynn.
Frank wants to clinch.
Wynn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frank sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank thuds a left hand into Wynn's body.
A head kick from Frank lands but Wynn takes it in his stride.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Wynn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Wynn, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Wynn against the cage but Wynn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wynn leaves Frank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peter Wynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Wynn throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank looks for the body kick but Wynn saw that one coming.
Wynn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frank is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wynn connects with a decent elbow.
Wynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Wynn has hold of Frank's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Frank tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wynn cranks the arm and Frank screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Frank, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Peter Wynn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 3015 p4p, 3052 weight class) and Bugs Tallis (ranked 321 p4p, 327 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bugs Tallis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Tallis on that attempt.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and Tallis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tallis enables Frost to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tallis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frost controls the pace.
Tallis wants to sweep but no luck.
Tallis is trying to keep Frost in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frost wants to control from the top but Tallis keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tallis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tallis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to sweep here but Tallis controlling him for the moment.
Tallis 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.
Tallis wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tallis.
Frost is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tallis has his hands clasped together but Frost extends and breaks Tallis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Frost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Love (ranked 3054 p4p, 3062 weight class) and Steve Burns (ranked 329 p4p, 326 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Burns!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Love's head.
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Love is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love controls from within his opponent's guard.
Love stops Burns from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns is controlling Love's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controls Love momentarily but Love frees himself.
Love tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Love wants to get back to full guard but Burns has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Love will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Love wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Love takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Love manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burns trying to hold on to Love's head to control him but Love postures up.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love prevents Burns from improving his position.
Love is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Love prevents Burns from improving his position.
Love lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns is looking to control Love's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Love not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns pushes Love off but Love dives into side control.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Love is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Love wants to work for an arm triangle but Burns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns taking some punishment here, with Love in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Love defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Love uses from the top position.
Burns is trying to control the position but Love postures up.
Burns wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment.
Burns is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chad Love overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Love wants to stand but Burns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Love.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is nestled in close to Love, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Love avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns prevents Love from standing back up.
Burns not doing much here.
It looks like Burns is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns with the inside leg kick.
Love is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Love is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Love closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Love lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Love accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Love won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Love is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns has control of Love's left arm, preventing Love from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Love tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Love off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Love quickly recovers to half guard.
Love makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Love misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Love closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns holding on.
A lull in the action here.
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Love has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Love quickly recovers to half guard.
Love throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Burns stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Love to get to his feet.
Love is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Love tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to pull guard but Love forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Love is looking for a takedown.
Burns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Love regains guard immediately.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Love is retaining full guard.
Love wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to stand up but Love is controlling the position.
Love is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Love wants to get back to full guard.
Love is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Love has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Love wants to control the action here but instead Burns manages to pass to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Burns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Killjoy (ranked 3093 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Ronny Smith (ranked 404 p4p, 392 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Killjoy.
Killjoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killjoy avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy misses with a low kick.
Killjoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killjoy is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Killjoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to clinch but Killjoy is having none of it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killjoy pinned against the cage. Killjoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killjoy has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Killjoy's leg but Killjoy calmly moves out of range.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Killjoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Killjoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killjoy dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Killjoy's head and hops out.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Killjoy shakes him off and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Killjoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Max Killjoy has been cut.
Smith has Killjoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith gets control of Killjoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killjoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killjoy postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killjoy is controlling him.
Killjoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killjoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killjoy won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Killjoy from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killjoy shows good takedown defense.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Killjoy clinches.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Killjoy misses with a wild body shot.
As Killjoy backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Killjoy manages to avoid it all.
Killjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy misses with a leg kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Killjoy counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killjoy scores with a kick to the body.
Killjoy darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Killjoy into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killjoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killjoy has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy manages to get underhooks.
Smith jumps guard but Killjoy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killjoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killjoy to keep the fight standing.
Max Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Killjoy breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Killjoy pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Killjoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Killjoy gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killjoy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Killjoy is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Killjoy trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Killjoy manages to get to full guard.
Killjoy working a defensive guard here.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Killjoy as Smith shoots in.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killjoy wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killjoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Killjoy controlling the action here for a moment.
Killjoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy'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. This is the final round!
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killjoy. That one must have hurt.
Killjoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Killjoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Max Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killjoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killjoy prevents it.
Killjoy slowing the pace effectively.
Killjoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Killjoy has Smith pressed against the cage.
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Killjoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killjoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killjoy shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Killjoy looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killjoy shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killjoy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Killjoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killjoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith wants to clinch.
Killjoy throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Killjoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Killjoy keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith stands up from half guard.
Killjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killjoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killjoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killjoy tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killjoy to the ground. Killjoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Killjoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Killjoy throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Ronny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Killjoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Killjoy moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killjoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Killjoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Jones (ranked 3007 p4p, 3048 weight class) and Harris Carson (ranked 383 p4p, 391 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harris Carson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones thows a leg kick but Carson checks it
and Carson counters with a one-two to the body.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carson manages to circle out of the way.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Carson blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carson.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Carson.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Carson clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carson wants to break free but Jones has control.
Carson pulls Jones into guard.
Carson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Carson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carson pulls Jones in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Carson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones controlling Carson's posture.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Carson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is pulling down on Carson's head. It's preventing any offense from Carson, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carson's waist but Carson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Carson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones prevents Carson from breaking the clinch.
Carson tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carson tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Carson takes one to the side of the head.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Carson avoids the damage to the body.
Carson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Carson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kane Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carson fails with the takedown.
Carson lands a head kick!
Carson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Carson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Carson.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Carson has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carson is defending well for now.
Carson effectively controlling the action here.
Carson is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Carson on that attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Carson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Jones dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Carson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots and misses
and Carson counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carson.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Carson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carson but Carson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Carson tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Carson.
Carson throws a body kick that misses.
Carson tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Carson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones darts in and clinches Carson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones blocks a body shot from Carson.
Jones tries to pull guard but Carson won't allow it.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Carson stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carson off to one side.
Carson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carson.
Carson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Carson avoids it well and moves away.
Carson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Carson breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Carson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones drives through and clinches with Carson against the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Carson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carson can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carson somewhat.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carson.
Carson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carson to the ground. Carson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carson is looking to clinch.
Harris Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harris Carson.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zac Head (ranked 3097 p4p, 3092 weight class) and Saul Bateman (ranked 400 p4p, 402 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zac Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Bateman forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Head pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Head shoots for a takedown but Bateman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bateman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zac Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Bateman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Head tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bateman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Head fails with the takedown.
Bateman misses with a takedown
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Head is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bateman is keeping busy.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head is trying to drag Bateman to the mat but Bateman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Head pulls Bateman into guard.
Bateman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Head controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Bateman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Head trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Head is trying to keep Bateman in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head avoids the head kick by Bateman.
Head fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bateman avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Head keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Bateman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Head avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Head continues to drive forward.
Head swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
Zac Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head looks for a takedown but Bateman sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a straight right.
Head shoots for a takedown but Bateman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Head is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bateman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bateman pushes Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zac Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Head looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bateman slows the pace down.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Bateman gets to mount! Head was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Bateman prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head wants to control but Bateman is having none of it.
Head tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman trying to control but Head is having none of it.
Head is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman takes Head's back.
Bateman controlling the position well here. Head rolled but Bateman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Head wants to escape the position.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bateman is not going to allow Head to sit and survive in this position.
Bateman doesn't have the hooks in and Head manages to turn into his guard.
Bateman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bateman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bateman trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Head will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bateman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bateman throws a front kick aimed at Head's knee but Head avoids it well.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saul Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bateman takes the fight into the clinch.
Head manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Head being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head wants to stand but Bateman is controlling the position.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bateman's guard.
Head passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bateman is trying to improve his position.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Head tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Head has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Head misses with the ground and pound.
Bateman tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Bateman parries the strikes from Head easily there. Head is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bateman to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head working away.
Zac Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman is not content to let Head control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bateman is trying to improve his position.
Head grinds an elbow into Bateman's temple.
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.
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bateman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Head asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head wants to clinch up but Bateman keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Head misses.
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Zac Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saul Bateman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Head showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bateman 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 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Braddock (ranked 3018 p4p, 3055 weight class) and Vince Gomer (ranked 320 p4p, 328 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Gomer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomer connects with a right hand. Braddock shakes it off.
Gomer keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Braddock as he avoids it easily.
Braddock jabs Gomer right on the nose. Gomer blinks but takes it well.
Braddock takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomer is trying to pull guard but Braddock has him pressed against the cage.
Braddock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gomer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Braddock to the mat. Braddock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gomer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Braddock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Braddock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Braddock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braddock smiles and moves away.
Victor Braddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Gomer.
Braddock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomer.
Braddock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braddock or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomer, which made it look bad.
Gomer tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.
Braddock clinches up against the cage.
Gomer tries to pull guard but Braddock won't allow it.
Braddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock pushes Gomer up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomer jumps guard but Braddock stands there with Gomer around his waist. Gomer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomer pulls guard.
Gomer working a defensive guard here.
Gomer trying to strike off his back.
Braddock stands up from Gomer's guard - Braddock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gomer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Braddock to the ground. Gomer is now in Braddock's guard.
Braddock is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gomer dives into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Braddock struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braddock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Braddock tries to kick Gomer off but Gomer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gomer lands a nice short elbow.
Gomer is stalling here. Braddock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Braddock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gomer is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomer keeps working.
Gomer can't do much from the bottom here.
Braddock with the ground and pound but Gomer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gomer is trying to control but can't.
Braddock misses with a head shot. Gomer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Braddock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Braddock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomer wants to clinch.
Gomer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Braddock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braddock trying to keep a closed guard but Gomer is proving a slippery customer.
Braddock has his foot on Gomer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Braddock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomer lands a couple of elbows.
Braddock looking to control.
Gomer is standing up over Braddock. Braddock looks to escape but Gomer dives into side control.
Gomer trying to control the position but Braddock is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Gomer stalls from top position.
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.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braddock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomer's guard! Nice work there by Braddock!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomer holds on and takes a little breather.
Braddock controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braddock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Braddock goes for a double leg but Gomer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomer continues to drive forward.
Gomer tries to pull guard but Braddock holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomer drops back down to his feet.
Gomer is trying to drag Braddock to the mat but Braddock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Braddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomer avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock has Gomer pressed against the cage.
Braddock successfully pulls guard.
Gomer 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomer tries to stand but Braddock is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomer content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Gomer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Braddock wants to clinch.
Braddock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomer tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.
Gomer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braddock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Braddock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gomer has hold of Braddock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Braddock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomer lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Braddock trying to control but Gomer is working from the bottom.
Braddock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomer takes a swing at Braddock's ribcage but misses.
Gomer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braddock quickly recovers to half guard.
Braddock pushes Gomer off and gets back to his feet.
Braddock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Braddock is proving hard to escape from.
Braddock looking for a guillotine here but Gomer defends easily.
Gomer trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock trying to keep a closed guard but Gomer is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomer trying to move into half guard but instead Braddock has managed to sweep!
Braddock stands up from Gomer's guard - Braddock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braddock shoots in but Gomer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomer tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.
Gomer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Braddock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Braddock pushes Gomer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gomer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gomer working away.
Gomer throws a strike aimed at the side of Braddock's head but Braddock avoids it well.
Gomer working the head and body with strikes.
Gomer stands up.
Braddock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomer throws a right and a left that Braddock avoids nicely.
Braddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vince Gomer.
I think Gomer 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 30:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Braddock!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Amos (ranked 3050 p4p, 3006 weight class) and Freddy Jackson (ranked 391 p4p, 384 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Amos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amos throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson rushes Amos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson feints and as Amos raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson won't allow Amos to sweep him here.
Amos keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amos wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Amos is working away.
Amos is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amos is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is keen to just control but Amos is a slippery customer.
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.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Amos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Amos.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Amos to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amos's face.
Amos is working to get back to half guard.
Amos tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Amos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amos tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws an elbow but Amos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amos gets the takedown into side control.
Amos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amos is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Amos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson prevents Amos from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to control Amos's posture but Amos avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amos misses with a body kick.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amos's sensitive parts.
Amos leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amos lands in his opponent's guard.
Amos prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Amos has passed into side control.
Amos tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Amos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Amos is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Amos landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amos passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amos lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Amos is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Amos. Oh but Jackson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Amos goes limp - he's gone! Jackson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gamble (ranked 3017 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Jake Silva (ranked 384 p4p, 396 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Gamble stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Gamble tries to pass.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Gamble wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gamble has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Gamble thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gamble keeps moving.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva won't allow Gamble to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble pulls Silva in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Gamble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Gamble, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Gamble against the cage but Gamble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gamble.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Gamble rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva motions for Gamble to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gamble feinted with a counter takedown.
Gamble gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamble striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gamble is proving hard to escape from.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Gamble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Gamble is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva is pushing Gamble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gamble is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trevor Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva rushes Gamble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble can't get the takedown.
Gamble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamble moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gamble!
Silva grinds an elbow into Gamble's temple.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamble keeps working.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Gamble with a big elbow.
Gamble is not content to let Silva control the position.
Gamble tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Gamble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gamble defends the submission attempt.
Gamble is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gamble pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gamble to get to his feet.
Gamble has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gamble to keep the fight standing.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamble stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to improve his position.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gamble is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble wants to control but Silva postures up.
Gamble is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Gamble get back to his feet.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gamble has a takedown stuffed.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamble was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
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.
Gamble tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gamble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Silva.
Gamble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamble showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamble is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gamble instigates a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is controlling Gamble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva is not content to let Gamble control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Gamble from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gamble feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Gamble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wriggles free and stands up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gamble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gamble shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gamble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva!
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