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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santos (ranked 3509 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Ethan Reagan (ranked 440 p4p, 470 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Diego Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diego Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Reagan clinches with his opponent.
Reagan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reagan is proving hard to escape from.
Reagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos wants to control from the top but Reagan keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan is trying to keep Santos in close.
Reagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Reagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan with a poor takedown
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reagan fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan moves into the clinch.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Reagan tries to clinch up.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reagan throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Diego Santos has been cut.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a big head kick that sends Reagan tumbling to the mat! Santos takes a step backwards and waves Reagan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Ethan Reagan has been cut.
Santos misses the jab.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos cracks Reagan with a big elbow.
 Reagan is rocked!
Reagan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santos easily slips into full mount!
Reagan is working to get back to half guard.
Reagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reagan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Santos! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vladivich (ranked 3115 p4p, 3523 weight class) and Lance Avery (ranked 355 p4p, 409 weight class). Lance Avery will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Vladivich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Avery!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery lands with a nice combination. Vladivich backs away looking to recover.
Vladivich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vladivich thows an elbow strike that misses. Avery gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Vladivich doesn't seem too bothered but Avery quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Vladivich is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Vladivich really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Avery!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Seagal (ranked 3246 p4p, 3280 weight class) and Matthew Basset (ranked 372 p4p, 376 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Basset!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seagal with a body shot.
Basset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seagal clinches with his opponent.
Basset turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Basset manages to end up in side control.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seagal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Seagal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Basset decides to stand back up.
Seagal shoots in for a double leg but Basset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seagal has closed the distance and engaged Basset in a clinch.
Seagal jumps guard but Basset stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Basset gets control of Seagal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basset will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Seagal is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basset looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basset trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Basset pulls Seagal in close to his closed guard and prevents Seagal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seagal defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seagal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seagal stands up and waves to Basset to follow him.
Basset stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basset tries to clinch up but Seagal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basset.
Seagal tries to counter with a takedown but Basset is quick to defend against it.
Seagal rushes Basset and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal gets control of Basset's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seagal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Seagal has his foot on Basset's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Basset works his way back into a safe position though.
Basset stands up over Seagal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Basset stands and steps away. Seagal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Basset fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Seagal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seagal looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset wants to clinch.
It appears Seagal was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seagal to the mat! Seagal manages to get full guard.
Seagal is wriggling around but Basset manages to pass to half guard.
Basset is working for a submission of some sort.
Basset not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seagal's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Basset dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Basset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but Basset keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Seagal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basset circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset dives in and grabs Seagal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagal pushes down on Basset's head and hops out.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Basset has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seagal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Basset regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Basset keeps moving.
Basset being controlled here, momentarily.
Basset has a closed guard, preventing Seagal from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Basset throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seagal escapes and throws Basset's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basset struggling a bit here.
Matthew Basset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seagal controls the position.
Seagal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Basset misses with a low kick.
Seagal fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset moves in looking to clinch but Seagal pushes him off.
Basset gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Basset closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seagal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seagal fails to land the takedown.
Basset tries to clinch up.
Seagal has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basset has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seagal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Basset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt.
Seagal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basset's guard.
Seagal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basset trying to control the position here.
Seagal stopping the sweep attempt from Basset.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset is trying to keep Seagal in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Seagal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basset buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Basset defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Basset to counter with a crisp jab.
Basset throws a leg kick but Seagal checks it.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Seagal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Seagal has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basset scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage.
Seagal wants a takedown.
Seagal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basset has Seagal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basset.
Basset lands a takedown into guard.
Basset is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal has Basset pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Basset stands and throws Seagal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seagal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Seagal is looking to regain half guard here but Basset keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basset's best efforts.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Basset has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Basset is thwarting Seagal's attempts to control the position.
Basset seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Seagal is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset tries to clinch there but Seagal circles away.
Seagal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagal throws a wild body kick that Basset sees coming a mile off.
Basset is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Basset fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seagal stuffs the takedown.
Basset gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seagal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seagal wants to take the fight to the mat but Basset manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Basset 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Moses (ranked 2894 p4p, 2919 weight class) and Solomon Snider (ranked 385 p4p, 389 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Snider!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moses perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snider is looking to control Moses's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snider avoid being mounted?
Snider is looking to improve his position.
Moses tries to pass to full mount but Snider defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider is looking to improve his position.
Snider is in trouble now - Moses has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider tries to hold on but Moses postures up.
Moses looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Moses's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
BOOM! Moses connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses controlling from the full mount.
Moses tries to control but Snider wriggling away.
Moses tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snider tries to hold on but Moses pushes him away.
Moses is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Moses pushes him off.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moses seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moses misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider lands with a nice combination. Moses backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Joseph Moses has been cut.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snider gets tackled into the cage by Moses. Moses maintains the clinch.
Snider is looking to break free of the clinch but Moses has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moses - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moses pulls Snider into guard.
Snider wants to stand and escape but instead Moses has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Moses wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving.
Snider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snider is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Moses is pushing down on Snider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snider is fighting to maintain full guard but Moses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moses.
Moses takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses wants to control but Snider is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Moses seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snider shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snider shoots for a double leg takedown but Moses sprawls well. He's pushed Snider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Snider.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snider.
Joseph Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Snider.
Moses with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moses to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses stands and steps away. Snider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moses misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Moses on that attempt.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Moses circles away.
Moses closes the distance and pushes Snider back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Moses.
Moses drags the fight down to the ground.
Moses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snider's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Snider working a defensive guard but Moses manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moses landing strikes.
Moses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Snider!
Moses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snider can do to turn this around?
Moses is landing with some decent strikes but Snider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Snider is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Moses!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Shuster (ranked 2836 p4p, 2729 weight class) and Harvey Cooper (ranked 375 p4p, 367 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Shuster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harvey Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper jumps guard but Shuster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shuster stalls.
Shuster wants the takedown. Cooper is fighting it off but Shuster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cooper's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Shuster is having none of it.
Shuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cooper is trying to control the position but Shuster postures up.
Shuster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shuster has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuster controlling from side mount.
Shuster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shuster tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Shuster tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
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.
Cooper regains half guard.
Shuster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper wants to control but Shuster is keeping busy.
Shuster is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Shuster is controlling well.
Cooper is pressing down on Shuster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shuster won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuster cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Shuster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cooper trying to control the position here.
Shuster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shuster landing with the ground and pound.
Shuster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to kick Shuster off but Shuster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cooper tries to roll over but Shuster keeps him under control.
Shuster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shuster controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shuster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Shuster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shuster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Shuster shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Shuster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooper tries to clinch but Shuster moves out of range.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shuster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooper is fending him off so far but Shuster persists. Nope, Cooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Shuster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooper shoots in and drives through. Shuster sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shuster off to one side.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Shuster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shuster as he avoids it easily.
Shuster looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Shuster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shuster gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shuster misses with a body kick.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Shuster circles away.
Shuster gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper is looking to regain half guard here but Shuster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuster working the ground and pound.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is not content to let Shuster control the position.
Shuster prevents Cooper from standing back up.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster postures up.
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shuster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuster throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Shuster clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Shuster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shuster manages to pull guard.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Shuster.
Shuster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Shuster keeps moving.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shuster tries to clinch up.
Shuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Shuster misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.
Cooper clinches up with Shuster and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shuster is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper dodges an elbow strike from Shuster.
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 Marvin Shuster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shuster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cooper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shuster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shuster dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Shuster is standing up over Cooper. Cooper looks to escape but Shuster dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shuster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooper tries to improve position but can't.
Shuster swings around for an armbar but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shuster's guard.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuster controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Cooper prevents Shuster from getting back to his feet.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Shuster wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper stands up and waves to Shuster to follow him.
Cooper darts in looking for a takedown but Shuster gets double underhooks and turns Cooper into the cage.
Shuster is looking to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch.
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.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shuster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shuster drags the fight down to the ground.
Shuster keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Marvin Shuster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shuster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Cooper being controlled here momentarily.
Shuster is trying to keep Cooper in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shuster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shuster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shuster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Shuster decides to stand back up. Shuster steps back and let's Cooper get back to his feet.
Shuster clinches with his opponent.
Cooper jumps guard but Shuster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shuster gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Shuster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Shuster has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marvin Shuster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shuster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Shuster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Baine (ranked 2771 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Greg Trouble (ranked 370 p4p, 392 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herbert Baine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Trouble!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baine.
Trouble wants to counter with a clinch but Baine pushes him away.
Trouble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trouble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trouble is looking to take a break and control but Baine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trouble off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Trouble right now.
Baine controls the position.
Trouble trying to control the action but Baine just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Trouble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Baine has good solid back control here.
Baine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trouble covering up well under a series of strikes from Baine.
Baine has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Trouble is in real trouble here. Baine gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Trouble is tapping out! Baine wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Baine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cross (ranked 2710 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Freddy Jupiter (ranked 316 p4p, 336 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horace Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Jupiter!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Jupiter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jupiter misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jupiter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Cross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jupiter sprawls and moves away.
Jupiter closes the distance and clinches.
Jupiter manages to break the clinch.
Jupiter has managed to clinch.
Jupiter is working for takedown but Cross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Horace Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Jupiter.
Jupiter being controlled against the cage.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jupiter is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jupiter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Jupiter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jupiter gets control of Cross's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jupiter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jupiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Jupiter, not yet.
Jupiter working a defensive guard but Cross manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jupiter has one of Cross's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Jupiter is defending well.
Jupiter prevents Cross from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Cross wants to control but Jupiter is keeping him busy.
Cross scores with punches from side control.
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jupiter keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter is looking to reverse the position.
Jupiter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jupiter wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jupiter trying to control from the bottom.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jupiter throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Jupiter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cross.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Jupiter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jupiter dives on top into guard.
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 Horace Cross will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Jupiter.
Cross throws a counter high kick but Jupiter was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cross throws a body kick that misses
and Jupiter moves into the clinch.
Jupiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Cross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cross is keen to just control but Jupiter is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is thwarting Jupiter's attempts to control the position.
Jupiter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cross performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cross trying to control the action but Jupiter is working from the bottom.
Jupiter is trying to maintain the position but Cross is very close to passing his half guard.
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross not doing much here.
Jupiter pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Jupiter on that attempt.
Horace Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jupiter.
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Jupiter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jupiter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cross!
Cross sneaks out the side door and pushes Jupiter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jupiter feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Cross
and Jupiter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jupiter.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Jupiter passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross gets full guard.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jupiter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jupiter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jupiter stays in close to Cross's body and controls the position.
Jupiter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Jupiter landing some decent shots from guard.
Jupiter stands up from Cross's guard - Jupiter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Jupiter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jupiter gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Jupiter manages to retain guard.
Jupiter wants to sweep but no luck.
Jupiter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jupiter trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Cross wants to get back to full guard but Jupiter has mounted him!
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Jupiter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Jupiter lands a big shot there that rocks Cross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jupiter tries to control but Cross wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to hold on but Jupiter postures up.
Jupiter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cross looks a forlorn figure.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Jupiter's attempts to control the action.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jupiter misses with a head shot.
Cross regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jupiter is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jupiter is looking to stall here but Cross recovers full guard.
Cross wants to stand and escape but Jupiter is having none of it.
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jupiter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jupiter is one step ahead there.
Jupiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cross has Jupiter pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jupiter checks a leg kick.
Jupiter throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Jupiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jupiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jupiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into Jupiter's guard.
Jupiter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Jupiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freddy Jupiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jupiter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Jupiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Kemp (ranked 2799 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Garry East (ranked 325 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garry East!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemp wants it to stay on the feet.
East moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
Kemp stops a takedown attempt from East.
East has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kemp after a bit of a struggle.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East is trying to pull guard but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
East has Kemp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kemp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Kemp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kemp's waist but Kemp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing East off to one side.
East dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on East's head and hops out.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Kemp.
East tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
East sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kemp clinches.
East tries to pull guard but Kemp holds him up against the cage and eventually East drops back down to his feet.
Kemp tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kemp connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Kemp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kemp gets control of East's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kemp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kemp tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kemp's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kemp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp working for a triangle but East defends it easily.
Kemp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
East sitting in guard here, content to control.
East looking to sit in guard and control but Kemp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kemp sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East keeping moving, preventing Kemp from controlling successfully.
Kemp tries to free his leg and advance position but East is retaining full guard.
East is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
East has his foot on Kemp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemp works his way back into a safe position though.
East trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as East holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
East is looking to clinch but Kemp is avoiding it.
Kemp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kemp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kemp.
East wants to get back to his feet but Kemp is dominant here and he's now got East's back!
Kemp patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East wants to control his opponent's hands but Kemp gets his hands free.
Kemp throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Kemp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kemp moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.
East throws a series of strikes that have Kemp backpedaling.
No luck for Kemp with that takedown attempt.
East shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense.
East stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Kemp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp throws a head kick that misses.
East wants to counter with a clinch but Kemp pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Kemp as East shoots in.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kemp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp blocks a low kick nicely.
Kemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
East slips under a jab.
Kemp tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
Kemp avoids the head kick by East.
Kemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A momentary lapse in concentration from East enables Kemp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. East manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if East can do anything to dispel that myth.
East wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kemp is now in half guard.
East desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kemp prevents East from standing back up.
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East is pressing down on Kemp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kemp preventing the sweep.
Kemp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
East 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.
Kemp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp wants to stand and escape but instead East has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that East has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kemp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
East tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
Kemp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kemp misses with a takedown
and East counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by East.
Kemp fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Kemp tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Kemp.
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Kemp. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side.
Joel Kemp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
East darts in and clinches Kemp up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kemp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
East prevents a body shot from Kemp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
East scores with a nice right hand.
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kemp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kemp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite East's efforts to push away.
East wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East jumps guard but Kemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Kemp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kemp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics East uses from the top position.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East controlling from the top position.
Joel Kemp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
East is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kemp is trying to keep East in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kemp throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! East escapes and throws Kemp's legs to the side, diving into side control!
East controlling the position from side mount.
East decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to clinch up.
Kemp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on East's head and hops out.
Kemp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp tries to clinch there but East circles away.
Kemp walks into a straight right hand from East.
Kemp lets loose with a powerful body kick. East will feel that in the morning.
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but East paws at him with a jab and circles away.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Kemp gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kemp or perhaps it was just good defense by East, which made it look bad.
Joel Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East wants to clinch up but Kemp keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Kemp with that takedown attempt.
Kemp fails with the takedown.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Kemp on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kemp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joel Kemp.
Well Kemp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quincy Featherstone (ranked 2350 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Sampson Sullivan (ranked 327 p4p, 307 weight class). Sampson Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quincy Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sampson Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sullivan is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Featherstone trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Featherstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Featherstone is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Featherstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan uses his free foot to push down on Featherstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Featherstone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan avoids the attempt from Featherstone to control.
Featherstone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Featherstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Featherstone is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has control of Featherstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Featherstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan breaks from Featherstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Featherstone tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Featherstone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Featherstone is looking to get to half guard.
Sullivan stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Sullivan.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.
Featherstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Featherstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Featherstone fights it but they end up in guard.
Featherstone pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
Featherstone forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Featherstone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Featherstone.
Featherstone manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
and Featherstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Featherstone throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan looking to score a takedown here. Featherstone is defending well but Sullivan drives through and ends up in Featherstone's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily.
Featherstone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Featherstone.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Featherstone keeps moving.
Featherstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Featherstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Featherstone closes the distance and clinches.
Featherstone is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Featherstone has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Featherstone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sullivan pushes Featherstone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quincy Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Featherstone circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Featherstone closes the distance but Sullivan moves to the side
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Featherstone won't be happy with that.
Featherstone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Featherstone has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Featherstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Featherstone tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Featherstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Featherstone or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Featherstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Featherstone tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Featherstone.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Featherstone quickly recovers to half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Sullivan off in order to stand up. Sullivan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Featherstone holds on to Sullivan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Featherstone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone dodges the ground and pound from Sullivan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan decides to stand back up. Sullivan steps back and let's Featherstone get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Featherstone.
Featherstone tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Featherstone kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Featherstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves out of range as Featherstone throws a body kick.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
Sullivan working for a triangle but Featherstone defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan managing to control the position.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sampson Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wendall Arnold (ranked 1958 p4p, 2478 weight class) and James Parker (ranked 232 p4p, 293 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Wendall Arnold has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wendall Arnold seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendall Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Parker!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arnold is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arnold jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold wants a takedown.
Arnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendall Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker jumps guard and drags Arnold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Parker looking to control.
Arnold 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.
Parker is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker 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.
Arnold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker sizes up Arnold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Arnold leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arnold is in Parker's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Arnold's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Parker 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking for subs off his back but Arnold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker is trying to escape back to his feet but Arnold uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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 Wendall Arnold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnold.
Arnold shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnold gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Arnold manages to retain guard.
Arnold manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.
Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Parker has hold of one of Arnold's legs. Arnold is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arnold kicks Parker off and gets to his feet.
Arnold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Arnold persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendall Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Arnold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker 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.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now.
Arnold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parker escapes and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arnold is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Arnold is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arnold wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Arnold controlling the position for now.
Arnold is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
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.
Parker is thwarting Arnold's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.
Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Parker darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnold somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Parker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parker is in Arnold's guard.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Arnold is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Parker has gone for a leg lock! Arnold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parker's guard.
Wendall Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker pulls Arnold in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Parker looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker is pulling down on Arnold's head. It's preventing any offense from Arnold, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arnold passes into half guard.
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Arnold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker pushes Arnold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnold to the ground. Arnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arnold pushes Parker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to pull guard but Arnold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnold trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall Arnold clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Arnold moves into the clinch.
Parker successfully pulls guard.
Arnold wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arnold trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker has control of Arnold's left arm, preventing Arnold from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arnold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parker seems a little lost for a moment, as Arnold dominates the positioning.
Arnold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnold postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Arnold throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold gets to mount! Parker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arnold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arnold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arnold throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arnold tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Arnold controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to stand but he's just given Arnold his back.
Parker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Arnold.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Parker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wendall Arnold!
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