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CPRIO 7: Never Back Down PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flex McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddie Nightmare will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flex McGee!
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, Freddie Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nightmare has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
McGee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nightmare pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nightmare lands an elbow inside.
Nightmare misses with an elbow strike.
Nightmare trying to land knees to the body.
Nightmare tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
Nightmare comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nightmare just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGee's brow.
Nightmare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nightmare tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
McGee is working for takedown but Nightmare is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flex McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmare looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nightmare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
Nightmare throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
Nightmare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nightmare lands an elbow that stopped McGee in his tracks for a moment.
Nightmare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nightmare throws an elbow but it misses.
Nightmare prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nightmare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nightmare tries to clinch up.
Nightmare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nightmare has McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee blocks the elbow strike.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but Nightmare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nightmare is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Nightmare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nightmare for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nightmare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nightmare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGee controlling the position easily from mount.
McGee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scoring with strikes but Nightmare is staying in there.
McGee controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Flex McGee just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nightmare tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nightmare throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Nightmare throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee keeps the fight on the outside.
McGee fails to land the takedown.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nightmare misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nightmare. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
McGee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nightmare fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee feints and as Nightmare raises his hands in defense, McGee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Flex McGee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nightmare moves into the clinch.
Nightmare lands a nice elbow.
Nightmare lands a damaging elbow.
McGee tries for a takedown but Nightmare manages to get underhooks.
Nightmare lands an elbow that stopped McGee in his tracks for a moment.
Nightmare landing knees to the body.
Nightmare misses with an elbow strike.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but Nightmare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGee shoots in but Nightmare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flex McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Nightmare. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nightmare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare tries to clinch up.
Nightmare tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
Nightmare moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Nightmare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nightmare as McGee shoots in.
Nightmare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nightmare gets a clinch.
Nightmare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nightmare with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Nightmare.
Nightmare taking a breather.
Nightmare prevents the takedown attempt.
Nightmare lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nightmare breaks the clinch.
Nightmare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
Nightmare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nightmare.
Nightmare lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off.
Nightmare gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nightmare is pressed up against the cage. McGee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nightmare down to the mat. Nightmare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nightmare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nightmare tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
Nightmare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nightmare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nightmare's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
McGee controlling from the top position.
McGee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nightmare trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
McGee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmare is keeping the position for now.
McGee stands up and waves to Nightmare to follow him.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nightmare.
Nightmare moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Nightmare doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nightmare.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nightmare is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Nightmare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nightmare tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Nightmare as McGee shoots in.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Nightmare, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Nightmare against the cage but Nightmare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nightmare throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nightmare to the mat! Nightmare manages to get full guard.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee pushes down on Nightmare's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if McGee 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.
McGee throwing shots but Nightmare is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nightmare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee throwing shots but Nightmare is blocking nicely.
Nightmare is trying to stand up here but McGee is controlling him well.
McGee is taking a breather. Nightmare says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nightmare to get to his feet.
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.
Nightmare forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nightmare smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flex McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nightmare.
McGee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nightmare as McGee shoots in.
Nightmare tries to clinch up.
Freddie Nightmare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nightmare tries to clinch up.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGee has a takedown stuffed.
Nightmare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare drives through and clinches with McGee against the cage.
Nightmare breaks from the clinch.
Nightmare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee scores a takedown into full mount!
McGee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGee wants to control the pace but Nightmare is squirming around nicely.
McGee controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare tries to hold on but McGee postures up.
McGee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGee lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flex McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flex McGee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valdema Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Fimonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Valdema Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanuel Fimonte!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severino scores a takedown into full mount!
Fimonte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Severino raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severino is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fimonte is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valdema Severino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanko Enevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanko Enevski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tanko Enevski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Enevski momentarily.
Enevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peppers is fending him off so far but Enevski persists. Nope, Peppers circles away and we're back to standing.
Peppers connects with a high kick.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enevski shoots in but no luck this time.
Enevski fails with the takedown.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanko Enevski.
Enevski shoots in for a double leg but Peppers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peppers connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers keeps Enevski at a distance using the push kick.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enevski. That did some damage!
Peppers tries to land a front kick but Enevski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enevski closes the distance and clinches up with Peppers, looking for a takedown. Enevski pushes Peppers against the cage but Peppers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peppers digs a good body shot into Enevski's ribs.
Peppers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enevski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peppers.
Peppers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peppers thuds his shin into the meat of Enevski's side.
Enevski looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Peppers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers lands a with a good body shot.
Enevski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Enevski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peppers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Enevski.
Enevski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Peppers. That one must have hurt.
Peppers lands a high kick!
Peppers lands a head kick. Enevski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Enevski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peppers feints and then cracks Enevski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enevski down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enevski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Enevski is rocked!
Peppers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whack! Peppers lands a heavy head kick that drops Enevski. The ref tackles Peppers to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Enevski was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brian Peppers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moises Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and junior louvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista's entrance music is Before I Forget. A fine choice. junior louvo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. junior louvo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moises Batista!
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, junior louvo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
louvo fails to land the takedown.
Batista moves in looking to clinch but louvo pushes him off.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up but louvo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batista tries to clinch but louvo moves out of range.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but louvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
louvo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but louvo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
louvo keeps the fight on the outside.
Batista clinches.
Batista lands an elbow inside that louvo shrugs off.
It looks like junior louvo has been cut.
Batista gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
louvo blocks an elbow strike.
Batista lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Batista lands a knee to the head.
Batista misses with a knee strike.
Batista lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Batista.
Batista lands an elbow just above louvo 's eye.
That has opened up junior louvo's cut even more.
Batista lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
louvo blocks an elbow strike.
Batista looking to throw knees to the head but louvo is blocking nicely.
louvo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batista throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
louvo avoids the elbow strike from Batista, against the cage.
Batista lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
louvo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
louvo looks gassed!
Batista tries to stand but louvo is controlling from the bottom.
louvo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Batista!
Batista really wants to buck louvo off and get back to his feet.
louvo working for a guillotine from mount but Batista is in no mood to give up.
louvo looking to control but Batista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Batista is trying to stand but he's just given louvo his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Batista is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Batista looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
louvo 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, Batista has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
louvo tries to keep control of the position but Batista is staying busy.
Batista covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Batista holding both louvo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Batista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for louvo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of louvo's arms.
Batista is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Batista grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Batista controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
louvo working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Batista is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and louvo has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Batista taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). junior louvo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Riser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moorehead's choice of entrance music: Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew. 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 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, Jordan Riser !
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, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riser swings for the body but Moorehead moves out of range.
No luck for Moorehead with that takedown attempt.
Moorehead shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moorehead showed some decent athleticism there.
Moorehead wants to control but Riser is keeping him busy.
Riser won't allow Moorehead to pass to mount.
Riser trying to control but Moorehead postures up.
Moorehead trying to control the pace.
Riser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moorehead is working away from the top position though.
Moorehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riser 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riser is looking for a sweep. Moorehead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riser swings for the body but Moorehead moves out of range.
Riser misses with a wild combination.
Riser lands a with a good body shot.
Riser throws a right and a left that Moorehead avoids nicely.
Riser looks to throw the jab but Moorehead is out of range.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moorehead is striking but Riser is not phased and passes to half guard.
Riser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moorehead on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead is looking to improve his position.
Moorehead throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Moorehead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moorehead regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moorehead working for a triangle but Riser defends it easily.
Riser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moorehead throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Riser working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riser wants to control but Moorehead is keeping him busy.
Riser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moorehead sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moorehead tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riser cracks a nice hook into Moorehead's ribs.
Moorehead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Riser .
Moorehead tries to move into range but Riser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead misses with a takedown
and Riser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jordan Riser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Riser throws a one two combo.
Riser with a lazy takedown attempt
so Moorehead counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riser is looking to stand up but Moorehead isn't so interested in that idea.
Riser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moorehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moorehead working some strikes from top position.
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 Jordan Riser will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Riser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Riser misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Riser scores with a four punch combination!
Riser tries to bum rush Moorehead with a series of wild strikes but Moorehead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moorehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riser throws out the jab.
Jordan Riser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riser swings for the body but Moorehead moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moorehead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riser misses with a takedown attempt
and Moorehead counters with a takedown into side control.
Riser is not content to let Moorehead control the position.
Moorehead throws an elbow but Riser slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moorehead working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead working the ground and pound.
Riser tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moorehead in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Riser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riser tries to get out of the position.
Moorehead goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Riser rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moorehead's guard! Nice work there by Riser !
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moorehead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riser 's guard.
Moorehead trying to control but Riser is working from the bottom.
Moorehead throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Riser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moorehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Riser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moorehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moorehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Riser has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moorehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riser lands a glancing blow to the side of Moorehead's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riser .
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.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riser counters with a left and a right that stings Moorehead.
Jordan Riser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Riser 's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riser duly obliges.
Riser misses with a series of wild punches.
Riser looks to land a combination but Moorehead avoids it well.
Moorehead takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Riser circles away easily
and Riser counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Riser .
Riser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riser doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorehead counters with a single leg into guard. Riser didn't expect that.
Riser is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up.
Moorehead cracks Riser with a solid left hand.
Moorehead postures up in Riser 's guard and throws a big left but Riser blocks it.
Moorehead throwing strikes but missing.
Riser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moorehead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riser managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moorehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riser managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moorehead.
Moorehead lands some shots froms side control.
Moorehead throws an elbow but Riser slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riser is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Riser is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moorehead's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moorehead thows a huge punch but Riser dodges it nicely.
Moorehead is looking to advance position but Riser won't allow it.
Moorehead thows a huge punch but Riser dodges it nicely.
Craven Moorehead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moorehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riser is pressing down on Moorehead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riser pulls Moorehead in close to prevent any damage.
Moorehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riser is keeping the position for now.
Moorehead with a nice head shot there.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Riser keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riser has momentary wrist control but Moorehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Moorehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riser is looking to stand up but Moorehead isn't so interested in that idea.
Riser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moorehead was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moorehead lands with some strikes.
Moorehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moorehead working the ground and pound effectively.
Riser in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Riser defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moorehead.
Moorehead lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riser hang on?
Moorehead with shots to the head and body - Riser looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riser in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Moorehead.
Riser is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Moorehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moorehead has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Moorehead!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cacareco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Glue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Ricardo Cacareco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Glue!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glue connects with a jab.
Glue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cacareco moves out of range as Glue throws a body kick.
Glue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Glue as Cacareco shoots in.
Glue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glue misses with a two punch combination.
Cacareco fails with a takedown attempt.
Glue pushes Cacareco up against the cage in a clinch.
Glue prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cacareco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glue lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glue taking a breather.
Cacareco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cacareco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cacareco jumps guard but Glue stands there with Cacareco around his waist. Cacareco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cacareco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glue lands a shot to the body.
Cacareco looking for a takedown.
Cacareco really is a fat lump.
A right handed body shot lands from Glue.
Cacareco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Glue stalling.
Cacareco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glue smiles and moves away.
Glue throws a series of punches but Cacareco avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glue has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cacareco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glue lands a shot to the body.
Glue is pressed up against the cage. Cacareco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glue down to the mat. Glue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Glue misses its intended target.
Glue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glue clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cacareco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glue smiles and moves away.
Glue has closed the distance and engaged Cacareco in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Glue - that landed with a thud.
Come on Glue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cacareco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glue prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glue takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Glue.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glue pushes Cacareco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Glue has Cacareco pressed against the cage.
Glue is leaning against Cacareco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cacareco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cacareco avoiding damage as Glue throws knees to the body.
Cacareco being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Glue's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Glue dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cacareco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glue as he avoids it easily.
Ricardo Cacareco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cacareco moves out of range as Glue strikes.
Glue throws a shot from downtown. Cacareco moves away and avoids it.
Glue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cacareco defending well as Glue loads up on a big left hand.
Glue ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Glue.
Cacareco wants a takedown but no success here.
Cacareco letting Glue take a breather here.
Glue missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glue is pushing Cacareco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cacareco is working for takedown but Glue is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cacareco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cacareco being controlled against the cage.
Cacareco tries for a takedown but Glue manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Glue as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Glue.
A body shot lands from Glue.
A hook to the body from Glue.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cacareco letting Glue take a breather here.
Glue is leaning against Cacareco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cacareco takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ricardo Cacareco has been cut.
Glue effectively controlling the action here.
Cacareco wants a takedown.
Glue prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Glue as the two fighters clinch.
Glue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cacareco backwards.
The is referee keeping an eye on Glue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Glue lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glue lands with a light punch inside.
Cacareco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glue walks away with a smile on his face. Cacareco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Glue misses with a wild body shot.
Cacareco fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Glue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glue has managed to clinch.
Glue lands with a light punch inside.
Cacareco jumps guard but Glue stands there with Cacareco around his waist. Cacareco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glue is pushing Cacareco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glue lands a right hand.
Cacareco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cacareco can't get the takedown.
Glue has Cacareco pushed against the cage.
Cacareco struggles to land a body shot inside as Glue controls his hands.
Glue pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Glue.
Cacareco avoiding damage as Glue throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Glue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cacareco'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. This is the final round!
Glue throws a right and a left that Cacareco avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Glue. No joy for Cacareco on that attempt.
Glue loads up on a big right hand but Cacareco slips the punch.
Cacareco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Glue but Glue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cacareco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glue.
Cacareco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glue jabs at Cacareco's body.
Glue looks to score with a jab to the body but Cacareco is just out of range.
Glue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glue presses Cacareco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glue effectively controlling the action here.
Cacareco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Glue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cacareco up against the cage.
Mr Glue seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Glue prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cacareco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Glue.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Glue.
Glue stuns Cacareco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glue moves into the clinch.
Glue lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glue.
Glue lands a body shot.
Cacareco avoiding damage as Glue throws knees to the body.
Glue stalling against the cage.
Glue scores with a hook to the body.
Glue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cacareco.
Glue is pushing Cacareco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Glue.
Glue clinches with his opponent.
Glue is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glue stops a takedown attempt from Cacareco.
Cacareco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glue lands a body shot.
Glue cracks Cacareco with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cacareco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glue has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Glue.
Glue lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Glue.
Mr Glue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glue leaning against his opponent.
Ricardo Cacareco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Glue.
Glue instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Glue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glue 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 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Glue!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foreman lands in his opponent's guard.
Powers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Foreman is defending well. Powers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Foreman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Powers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Powers!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broqui Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Thai!
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, Broqui Lesmar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesmar dodges the punch combination from Thai.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesmar throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Lesmar moves out of range.
Thai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesmar trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Lesmar chips away with some ground and pound.
Lesmar lands a couple of digs.
Lesmar wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesmar on the ground.
Lesmar wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmar slips nicely into half guard.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Lesmar sits in half guard.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesmar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesmar shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesmar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesmar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thai wants to stand up but Lesmar is controlling him.
Thai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar stands and steps away. Thai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lesmar slips a straight right by Thai.
Lesmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesmar throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Lesmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thai but Thai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chuck Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broqui Lesmar.
Thai tries to clinch
and Lesmar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thai keeping control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesmar is thwarting Thai's attempts to control the position.
Lesmar trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Lesmar is thwarting Thai's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Lesmar sits in half guard.
Lesmar working Thai over with strikes.
Thai wants to control but Lesmar is keeping busy.
Lesmar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesmar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesmar looks gassed!
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Lesmar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Thai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesmar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lesmar is looking to advance position but Thai won't allow it.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesmar.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Lesmar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thai!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai is bucking up trying to escape but Lesmar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thai wants to control but Lesmar is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broqui Lesmar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Lesmar with that takedown attempt.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesmar looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Lesmar gets the takedown into side control.
Thai struggling a bit here.
Lesmar cracks Thai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thai trying to control but Lesmar flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Thai trying to get back to his feet but Lesmar is in full control for now.
Thai covers up after that shot from Lesmar.
Lesmar connects with a big shot to the side of Thai's head.
Lesmar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai just trying to survive but Lesmar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lesmar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thai's body.
Thai controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lesmar lands a shot to the body.
Thai trying to control but not successfully.
Lesmar has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Thai.
Thai staying busy and making it hard for Lesmar to control.
Lesmar lands strikes to the head.
Thai wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to break free.
Thai covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Thai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lesmar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lesmar lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Thai has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Thai is keeping busy.
Thai wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesmar gets his hands free.
Lesmar cracks Thai with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Thai from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to control the hands but Lesmar breaks the grip.
Lesmar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thai trying to control but not successfully.
Lesmar connects with a big shot to the side of Thai's head.
Lesmar throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Thai!
Thai holding both Lesmar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Lesmar throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Thai!
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.
Lesmar misses with an elbow to the head.
Lesmar lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lesmar is hanging on to Thai's back as he tries to escape.
Thai breaks Lesmar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lesmar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thai postures up in Lesmar's guard and throws a big left but Lesmar blocks it.
Thai advances position into side control!
Thai stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesmar.
Thai moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broqui Lesmar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thai with a poor takedown
and Lesmar counters with a shoot takedown. Thai fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesmar is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Lesmar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lesmar manages to pass to side control.
Lesmar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesmar trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Lesmar lands strikes from half guard.
Thai is controlling Lesmar's trapped leg to prevent Lesmar from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesmar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesmar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesmar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thai's head.
Lesmar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thai controlling the position for now.
Lesmar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Lesmar has control of the leg.
Lesmar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thai is positioning himself well to prevent Lesmar advancing to mount.
Thai has hold of Lesmar's hands but Lesmar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesmar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thai defending well though.
Lesmar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thai's head.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesmar.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesmar working over Thai with some ground and pound. Thai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesmar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lesmar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thai looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesmar is tying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Lesmar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesmar.
Thai misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesmar is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thai tries to clinch but Lesmar moves out of range.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thai.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesmar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai tries to clinch up
and Lesmar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thai is looking for a sweep. Lesmar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesmar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesmar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thai defending well though.
Chuck Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broqui Lesmar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thai flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broqui Lesmar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lesmar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broqui Lesmar!
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