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FFB 53: Fantana vs. Delicious PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cisterna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cisterna!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gore's corner calls for a 1-2. Gore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cisterna defending well as Gore loads up on a big left hand.
Cisterna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cisterna throws a strike aimed at the side of Gore's head but Gore avoids it well.
Cisterna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cisterna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cisterna throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Cisterna's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisterna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cisterna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cisterna tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisterna is looking to take a break and control but Gore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gore is trying to buck Cisterna off.
Gore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cisterna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cisterna is controlling him well.
Cisterna lands some shots froms side control.
Gore is looking to reverse the position.
Gore stops Cisterna from passing to mount.
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.
Cisterna working away.
Gore manages to get back to half guard.
Gore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cisterna on the ground.
Cisterna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gore wants to control but Cisterna is keeping busy.
Cisterna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gore's head.
Cisterna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gore wants to control but Cisterna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cisterna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cisterna wants to pass the guard but Gore is keeping the position.
Gore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cisterna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cisterna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cisterna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gore wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cisterna blocks a jab.
Gore tries for a takedown but Cisterna circles away easily
so Cisterna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cisterna tries to free his leg and advance position but Gore is retaining full guard.
Cisterna throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cisterna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cisterna counters with a single leg into guard. Gore didn't expect that.
Cisterna postures up.
Cisterna slips nicely into half guard.
Cisterna is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gore pushes Cisterna off and gets back to his feet.
Gore looks to land a left hand but Cisterna moved out of range nicely.
Gore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cisterna.
Gore wants to control but Cisterna postures up.
Cisterna is working Gore over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cisterna moves into full mount!
Gore is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cisterna throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gore is desperately trying to improve his position but Cisterna has a good base and remains in mount.
Gore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisterna tries to control but Gore wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Cisterna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Cisterna goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gore turns into him and now he's in Cisterna's guard.
Cisterna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cisterna keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cisterna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisterna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cisterna has a closed guard, preventing Gore from standing up.
Gore wants to control from the top but Cisterna keeps moving.
Gore passes into half guard.
Cisterna tries to get to full guard but Gore has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gore controlling the action here.
Cisterna won't allow Gore to pass to mount.
Gore is keen to just control but Cisterna is a slippery customer.
Cisterna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cisterna is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cisterna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gore has a takedown stuffed.
Gore ducks under a wild hook from Cisterna.
Cisterna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisterna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore.
Gore slips a jab and a cross from Cisterna.
Gore throws a right hand that Cisterna ducks under and follows up with a left that Cisterna also avoids with ease.
Gore with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisterna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cisterna drops Gore with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gore looks back up at him and smiles so Cisterna waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gore is rocked!
It looks like Albert Gore has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gore jabs Cisterna right on the nose. Cisterna blinks but takes it well.
Gore is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cisterna doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gore crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gore's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cisterna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between lyoto emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Fertit has chosen SABOTAGE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlo Fertit will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lyoto emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit misses with a wild combination.
Fertit throws an overhand right that has emelianenko reeling! Fertit follows up with more punches and emelianenko is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlo Fertit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neusarth Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Cristophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neusarth Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Cristophe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristophe moves away.
Cristophe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cristophe misses with the combination.
Cristophe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cristophe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martins misses with a combination
and Cristophe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cristophe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martins's guard now.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Cristophe from controlling successfully.
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is looking for a triangle but Cristophe pushes his legs off easily.
Cristophe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cristophe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martins!
Cristophe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Martins is on top in guard.
Cristophe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cristophe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cristophe looking for a guillotine here but Martins defends easily.
Cristophe looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martins wants to stand but Cristophe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cristophe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martins is working to get back to half guard.
Cristophe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Martins turns into him and now he's in Cristophe's guard.
Cristophe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking to stand up but Cristophe won't let him.
Cristophe working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
Martins drops back looking for a leg! Cristophe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cristophe manages to kick Martins off! Martins jumps back into Cristophe's guard.
Martins wants to control from the top but Cristophe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cristophe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Cristophe seems to be working for a kimura but Martins defends the submission attempt.
Martins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cristophe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cristophe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martins defends it well.
Martins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Cristophe dominated that round.
That's time! Martins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martins shoots and misses
and Cristophe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martins's guard now.
Cristophe stands and steps away. Martins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cristophe looks to land a combination but Martins avoids it well.
Cristophe clinches.
Cristophe decides to pull guard.
Martins wants to stand but Cristophe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leo Cristophe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martins 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.
Cristophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cristophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins looking to sit in guard and control but Cristophe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cristophe wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Cristophe postures up.
Martins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cristophe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cristophe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martins trying to control the position.
Cristophe advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cristophe is trying to work for a kimura but Martins is defending well.
Cristophe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martins is trying to maintain the position but Cristophe is very close to passing his half guard.
Martins kicks Cristophe off and gets back to his feet.
Martins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cristophe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cristophe counters with a low kick, right behind Martins 's knee.
Cristophe misses with a few strikes there.
Martins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cristophe to the mat! Cristophe manages to get full guard.
Martins trying to control but Cristophe is working from the bottom.
Martins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cristophe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cristophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martins wants to control from the top but Cristophe keeps moving.
Martins 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.
Cristophe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cristophe trying to keep a closed guard but Martins is proving a slippery customer.
Cristophe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cristophe is looking for a triangle but Martins pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Cristophe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Martins fails with the takedown
and Cristophe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins misses with a takedown
and Cristophe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cristophe.
Cristophe has hold of one of Martins's legs. Martins is fighting the takedown attempt but Cristophe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cristophe wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Cristophe passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martins tries to roll over but Cristophe keeps him under control.
Cristophe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins trying to control from the bottom.
Martins landing rabbit punches to the side of Cristophe's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Cristophe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martins defends it well.
Martins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cristophe works his way into side control.
Cristophe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Martins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cristophe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Martins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cristophe lets go of the hold and Martins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leo Cristophe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Summer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Summer 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Koc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Summer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Summer as Koc shoots in.
Koc fails with the takedown.
Koc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Summer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Koc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koc misses with a body shot.
Summer throws a shot from downtown. Koc moves away and avoids it.
Summer scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Kurt Koc has been cut.
Summer looks to land a left hand but Koc moved out of range nicely.
Koc fails with a takedown attempt.
Koc defending well as Summer loads up on a big left hand.
Summer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koc.
Koc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Summer.
Summer looks to land a right hand but Koc moved out of range.
Koc looks to score with a jab to the body but Summer is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc clinches up with Summer and pushes him back against the cage.
Summer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koc is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Koc or perhaps it was just good defense by Summer which made him look bad.
Koc ducks under a wild hook from Summer.
Summer misses the jab.
Koc looks to land a left hand but Summer moved out of range nicely.
Koc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Koc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A punch lands to the side of Koc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summer.
Summer dips to his left and cracks Koc with an uppercut!
Kurt Koc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Summer misses.
Summer tries to bum rush Koc with a series of wild strikes but Koc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc takes one to the side of the head.
Kurt Koc's cut is getting worse.
Summer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Summer tries to bum rush Koc with a series of wild strikes but Koc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Summer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kurt Koc's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Summer punishes Koc's body with a nice straight punch.
Summer drops Koc with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koc looks back up at him and smiles so Summer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Summer throws a series of punches but Koc moves out of range.
Summer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koc.
Summer moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Koc goes down! Can Summer finish him!?
Koc is rocked!
Jeez, Kurt Koc's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurt Koc's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donald Summer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iker Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Fennessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fennessy has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iker Casillas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Fennessy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casillas shoots in for a double leg but Fennessy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fennessy misses with a double jab.
Casillas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fennessy swivels and escapes.
Casillas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iker Casillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casillas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fennessy pinned against the cage. Fennessy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fennessy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Iker Casillas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fennessy gets caught flat footed, as Casillas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fennessy has his feet on Casillas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Casillas shoots in and drives through. Fennessy sprawls well.
Fennessy shoots in and bounces Casillas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fennessy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fennessy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fennessy gets to his feet - Casillas follows without any prompting.
Fennessy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Casillas fails with the takedown
and Fennessy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fennessy wants to stand up but Casillas is controlling the position.
Fennessy is thwarting Casillas's attempts to control the position.
Fennessy wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Casillas uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Casillas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fennessy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Casillas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fennessy's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fennessy showing good submission defense here.
Casillas is breathing heavily.
Casillas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fennessy is trying to get back to his feet but Casillas has full control of the position and if anything, Fennessy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fennessy tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casillas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fennessy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fennessy for a finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Casillas is hanging on to Fennessy's back as he tries to escape.
Fennessy trying to get back to his feet but Casillas is in full control for now.
Casillas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fennessy tries to escape but Casillas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fennessy turns into Casillas and is now in his guard.
Casillas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fennessy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Casillas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fennessy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fennessy tries to stand but Casillas is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fennessy throwing strikes but missing.
Casillas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fennessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Casillas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Casillas moves out of range of the leg kick from Fennessy.
Fennessy tries to clinch but Casillas moves out of range.
Fennessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Casillas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fennessy is looking for a sweep. Casillas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fennessy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fennessy is looking to improve his position.
Casillas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fennessy is just riding it out for now. Casillas eventually gives up the hold.
Fennessy pushes Casillas off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fennessy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fennessy tries to clinch but Casillas is having none of it.
Chris Fennessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fennessy tries to clinch but Casillas is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Casillas.
Casillas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fennessy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Casillas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fennessy is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fennessy is looking to control Casillas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fennessy avoid being mounted?
Fennessy wants to get back to full guard.
Casillas wants to pass the guard but Fennessy is defending well.
Fennessy is trying to stand back up but Casillas is controlling him
Casillas is looking for a kimura but Fennessy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Casillas to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fennessy is trying to escape back to his feet but Casillas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fennessy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Casillas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Casillas is keen to just control but Fennessy is a slippery customer.
Fennessy is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fennessy has a hand on Casillas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Casillas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fennessy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Casillas is working for a submission of some sort.
Fennessy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fennessy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Casillas shoots and misses
and Fennessy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casillas fails with the takedown
and Fennessy moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fennessy tries for a takedown but Casillas manages to get underhooks.
Fennessy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casillas misses with a takedown attempt
and Fennessy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Casillas's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iker Casillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fennessy wants to stand but Casillas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fennessy stands up and waves to Casillas to follow him.
Casillas shoots and misses
and Fennessy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fennessy wants to slow Casillas down by chopping away at his legs.
Fennessy is looking to clinch.
Fennessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fennessy tries to clinch but Casillas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fennessy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iker Casillas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fennessy tries to clinch but Casillas moves out of range.
Fennessy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casillas.
Fennessy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Casillas sneaks back into half guard.
Fennessy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Casillas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Casillas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chris Fennessy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fennessy is looking for a sweep.
Casillas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fennessy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fennessy prevents Casillas from moving into mount.
Fennessy is trying to get back to his feet.
Casillas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fennessy keeps working.
Fennessy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Casillas stops Fennessy from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Casillas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fennessy 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.
Fennessy has one foot on Casillas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Casillas slips a jab and a cross from Fennessy.
Casillas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fennessy is defending against the submission attempts here by Casillas.
Fennessy is trying to stand back up but Casillas is controlling him
Casillas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Casillas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fennessy manages to get to full guard.
Fennessy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Casillas is controlling him.
Fennessy looking to control.
Fennessy pushes Casillas off and gets back to his feet.
Fennessy throws a right hand that Casillas ducks under and follows up with a left that Casillas also avoids with ease.
Fennessy misses the jab.
Chris Fennessy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Fennessy is looking to clinch.
Casillas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fennessy counters with a takedown into side control.
Fennessy stands up and beckons Casillas to his feet.
Fennessy throws a nice looking combination but Casillas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fennessy misses with a low kick as Casillas jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fennessy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casillas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fennessy shoots and misses
so Casillas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iker Casillas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casillas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Iker Casillas.
Well Fennessy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fennessy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between gracie barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Reginald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think barra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to rock with you. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, gracie barra!
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, Sir Reginald!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
barra fails with a takedown attempt.
barra is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Reginald scores with a four punch combination!
Reginald misses with the combination.
Reginald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
barra 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.
barra 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
barra pushing down on Reginald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
barra works his way into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reginald is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reginald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from barra.
Reginald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reginald tries to reverse the position but barra maintains control.
barra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
barra controlling his opponent.
barra tries to control but Reginald wriggling away.
Reginald is wriggling around trying to escape.
barra looking to secure an arm triangle but Reginald defends it well.
barra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
barra is breathing heavily.
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.
Reginald landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Reginald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
barra has hold of Reginald's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reginald manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reginald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reginald tries to roll over but barra keeps him under control.
barra wants to control but Reginald is keeping him busy.
barra is just content to waste time from the top position. Reginald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reginald wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and barra manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reginald wants to get back to his feet.
barra works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reginald is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
barra takes Reginald's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Reginald is in trouble.
Reginald is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
barra is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reginald prevents barra from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
barra lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Reginald trying to control the hands but barra won't let him.
barra has his arm under Reginald's chin here. Game over son! barra squeezes tightly and Reginald is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). gracie barra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Rockolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockolla has chosen My Posse's on Broadway as his entrance music. Randy Lahey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Rockolla!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockolla wants to land a leg kick but Lahey is out of range.
Rockolla knocks Lahey to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Lahey is rocked!
It looks like Randy Lahey has been cut.
Rockolla controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Lahey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockolla cracks Lahey with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rockolla immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lahey is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rockolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Rockolla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dinno Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fertit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stargazers. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dinno Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Optimus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooh a lovely combination from Maximus sends Fertit down but not out. Maximus dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Dinno Fertit has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fertit tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Maximus cracks Fertit with a big elbow.
Fertit is rocked!
Maximus scores with punches from side control.
Oh Fertit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fertit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fertit tries to get out of the position.
Maximus lands an elbow.
Maximus is trying to get an arm triangle but Fertit is defending well.
Fertit sneaks back into half guard.
Fertit seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fertit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maximus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maximus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximus lands strikes from half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Fertit won't allow it.
Maximus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maximus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit manages to get to full guard.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fertit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.
Fertit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maximus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fertit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Fertit 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.
Maximus lands a couple of digs.
Maximus landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus drops back looking for a leg! Fertit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fertit manages to kick Maximus off! Maximus jumps back into Fertit's guard.
Fertit wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Fertit.
Fertit striking from his own guard.
Fertit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fertit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fertit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maximus has picked Fertit up and slammed him! Fertit can't keep hold of the triangle and Maximus manages to pass to side control!
Fertit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fertit prevents Maximus from improving position.
Fertit is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit struggling a bit here.
Fertit is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control.
Fertit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Fertit's hands, connecting with Fertit's forehead.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fertit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Maximus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fertit?
Maximus breaks from Fertit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maximus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maximus working Fertit over with strikes here.
Fertit is working to get back to half guard.
Fertit taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fertit is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fertit looks a forlorn figure.
Maximus punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
Maximus lands with some strikes.
Fertit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fertit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fertit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fertit strikes from the bottom but Maximus uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Maximus landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dinno Fertit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fertit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fertit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fertit slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
Fertit blocks the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus tries to strike from the bottom.
Maximus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maximus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maximus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fertit forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Fertit is working for takedown but Maximus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maximus is working for takedown but Fertit is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fertit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dinno Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus gets a takedown into half guard.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fertit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fertit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maximus working the head and body with strikes.
Fertit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fertit has hold of Maximus's hands but Maximus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maximus drops an elbow to the side of Fertit's head.
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Fertit's hands, connecting with Fertit's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit missing with punches from the bottom.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maximus working the head and body with strikes.
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Fertit's hands, connecting with Fertit's forehead.
Maximus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maximus blocks the strikes from Fertit.
Maximus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fertit defending well though.
Fertit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fertit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fertit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Fertit, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Fertit against the cage but Fertit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fertit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fertit lands in his opponent's guard.
Fertit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maximus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fertit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fertit cracks Maximus with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maximus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fertit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fertit preventing the sweep.
Fertit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maximus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fertit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fertit connects with a couple of short punches.
Maximus has momentary wrist control but Fertit slips an elbow through the middle.
Maximus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fertit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maximus 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.
Fertit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dinno Fertit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dinno Fertit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fertit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maximus to the mat! Maximus manages to get full guard.
Fertit stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
Fertit scoring with some ground and pound.
Fertit postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus's brow.
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Fertit throwing strikes from guard but Maximus blocks nicely.
Maximus striking from his own guard.
Fertit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maximus is trying to keep Fertit in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fertit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Fertit postures up.
Optimus Maximus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fertit takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Fertit trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Fertit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fertit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximus tries to strike from the bottom.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fertit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fertit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus striking off his back but it's not causing Fertit any problems.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Fertit controlling him for the moment.
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.
Fertit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maximus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fertit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maximus counters with a shoot takedown. Fertit fights it but they end up in guard.
Fertit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maximus!
Fertit blocks Maximus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Maximus working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fertit dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to hold on but Fertit pushes him away.
Fertit with shots to the head and body - Maximus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fertit raining down shots from the mount!
Maximus is trying desperately to improve position.
Fertit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maximus's face.
Fertit with good strikes from the mount here!
Fertit lands a big shot there that rocks Maximus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fertit lands a big elbow.
Maximus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fertit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Fertit blocks the strikes from Maximus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to hold on to Fertit's head to control him but Fertit postures up.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fertit is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Fertit working Maximus over with strikes.
Maximus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fertit.
Fertit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maximus!
Fertit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinno Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dinno Fertit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fertit 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dinno Fertit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LeDouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pierre LeDouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buster Hymen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeDouche blocks a head kick by Hymen.
LeDouche waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hymen.
LeDouche lands with an uppercut that bounces Hymen off the cage and back into rage.
Hymen cracks LeDouche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LeDouche looks to throw the jab but Hymen is out of range.
Hymen blocks a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hymen.
Hymen tries to score with some ground and pound. LeDouche controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hymen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. LeDouche is trying to escape and Hymen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and LeDouche is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hymen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster Hymen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Delicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes into the arena with You! Me! Dancing! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Delicious!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana throws a nice looking combination but Delicious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delicious gets caught flat footed, as Fantana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delicious keeping full guard, as Fantana tries to pass.
Fantana tries to stand but Delicious is controlling from the bottom.
Delicious working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Delicious misses with a takedown attempt - Fantana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delicious gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fantana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Delicious shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delicious showed some decent athleticism there.
Delicious trying to control the action but Fantana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana is looking to control Delicious's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fantana avoid being mounted?
Delicious is tying to control. Fantana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delicious is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fantana is just riding it out for now. Delicious eventually gives up the hold.
Fantana is not content to let Delicious control the position.
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.
Fantana is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fantana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fantana lands in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delicious holds on and takes a little breather.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.
Delicious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantana won't allow Delicious to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delicious is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delicious striking off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantana is breathing heavily.
Delicious is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Delicious is trying to control but can't.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantana is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delicious wants to get back to full guard.
Delicious taking some punishment here, with Fantana in his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Delicious misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana has his takedown stuffed
and Delicious counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantana is looking to reverse the position.
Delicious is trying to get an arm triangle but Fantana is defending well.
Delicious tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fantana's legs.
Fantana wants to control but Delicious postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Delicious misses with a hook.
Fantana misses with the combination.
Delicious tries to bum rush Fantana with a series of wild strikes but Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delicious doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fantana counters with a nice body shot.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delicious was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Fantana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantana thuds his right hand into Delicious's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delicious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Delicious uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Delicious shoots and misses
and Fantana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delicious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicious just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delicious swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fantana counters with a shoot takedown. Delicious fights it but they end up in guard.
Delicious striking off his back but it's not causing Fantana any problems.
Delicious wants to sweep but no luck.
Delicious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana tries to free his leg and advance position but Delicious is retaining full guard.
Delicious looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Delicious is trying to keep Fantana in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Delicious keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Delicious shoots and misses
and Fantana counters with a two punch combo.
Brian Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Delicious.
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delicious.
Delicious drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delicious looking to sit in guard and control but Fantana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantana being controlled here momentarily.
Delicious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delicious wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delicious wants to hit a switch here but Fantana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Delicious there!
Delicious takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Delicious is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delicious tries to lock up and control but Fantana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delicious is looking to escape.
Fantana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Delicious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Delicious taking shots to the head.
Delicious is trying desperately to improve position.
Delicious is bucking up trying to escape but Fantana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Delicious is bucking up trying to escape but Fantana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Delicious is desperately trying to improve his position but Fantana has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantana breaks from Delicious's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantana looking to control but Delicious is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Delicious throws a series of punches but Fantana avoids them all with ease.
Delicious throws a looping overhand right but Fantana ducks down to avoid it.
Delicious misses with a body shot.
Delicious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delicious throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delicious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delicious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantana scores with a hook to the body. Delicious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantana tries to bum rush Delicious with a series of wild strikes but Delicious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantana misses with a double jab
and Delicious counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicious passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fantana!
Delicious is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fantana has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Delicious trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Delicious fails to advance to Fantana's back.
Fantana can't escape the position.
Fantana wants to control but Delicious is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delicious can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fantana is looking to escape.
Fantana is trying to stand up.
Delicious working the ground and pound effectively.
Delicious takes Fantana's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fantana is in trouble.
Delicious trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Delicious is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fantana reverses the position brilliantly into Delicious's guard!
Delicious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delicious keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana won't allow Delicious to sweep him here.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Delicious is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Delicious misses with a double jab
and Fantana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fantana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delicious counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delicious controls the pace.
Abraham Delicious has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delicious is one step ahead there.
Delicious slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Delicious working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fantana's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Delicious really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Fantana as Delicious shoots in.
Delicious swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delicious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fantana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Delicious thinking.
Fantana lands with an overhand left.
Fantana throws a series of punches but Delicious avoids them all with ease.
Delicious closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delicious lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantana 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Delicious postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicious wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
Delicious scoring with some ground and pound.
Delicious prevents Fantana from getting back to his feet.
Fantana keeping moving, preventing Delicious from controlling successfully.
Delicious is pushing down on Fantana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fantana is fighting to maintain full guard but Delicious has managed to sneak the leg through.
Delicious not doing much here.
Fantana won't allow Delicious to pass to mount.
Delicious wants to take a breather but Fantana is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fantana is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantana is defending against the submission attempts here by Delicious.
Fantana is not content to let Delicious control the position.
Fantana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delicious.
Delicious perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Delicious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delicious misses with the combination.
Fantana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delicious's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delicious tries for a takedown but Fantana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brian Fantana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Delicious.
Fantana lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delicious counters with a left and a right that stings Fantana.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Delicious avoids it well.
Delicious doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Fantana counter with a right hand.
Fantana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Delicious!
Delicious is desperately trying to improve his position but Fantana has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantana breaks from Delicious's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delicious is working to get back to half guard.
Fantana blocks Delicious's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fantana goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Delicious turns into him and now he's in Fantana's guard.
Delicious wants to control from the top but Fantana keeps moving.
Delicious postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian Fantana 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. This is the final round!
Delicious shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Delicious was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantana is looking to improve his position but Delicious isn't that keen on the idea.
Delicious controlling the position easily from mount.
Delicious looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Delicious wants to control the pace but Fantana is squirming around nicely.
Fantana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delicious trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana tries to reverse the position but Delicious maintains control.
Delicious controlling the pace for now.
Delicious wants to control but instead Fantana manages to regain half guard.
Delicious prevents Fantana from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Delicious misses with a takedown attempt
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Delicious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delicious bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fantana's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delicious trying to control but Fantana is working from the bottom.
Fantana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Delicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delicious is trying to land a reversal but Fantana doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Fantana is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Delicious! Delicious trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Fantana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana retains his bantamweight title!
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