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EBCF1: Awakenings PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex KwonDo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex KwonDo!
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, Brock Rockgroin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KwonDo fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockgroin.
KwonDo taking a bit of punishment here - Rockgroin scoring with strikes.
KwonDo is trying to get back to half guard.
KwonDo can't do much from the bottom here.
KwonDo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
KwonDo is keen to just control but Rockgroin is a slippery customer.
Rockgroin wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockgroin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rockgroin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KwonDo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
KwonDo blocks the strikes from Rockgroin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KwonDo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rockgroin is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KwonDo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rockgroin.
KwonDo feints and as Rockgroin raises his hands in defense, KwonDo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
KwonDo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockgroin is keeping the position for now.
Rockgroin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
KwonDo won't allow Rockgroin to sweep him here.
KwonDo trying to control but Rockgroin is working from the bottom.
Rockgroin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KwonDo stays in close to Rockgroin's body and controls the position.
Rockgroin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KwonDo!
Rockgroin lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rockgroin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockgroin looks gassed!
KwonDo is trying to stand back up but Rockgroin is controlling him
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Rockgroin there.
KwonDo taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks KwonDo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
KwonDo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockgroin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockgroin's back!
KwonDo keeps control of the position easily here as Rockgroin tries to buck him off.
KwonDo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rockgroin could be in trouble here!
KwonDo wants to control but Rockgroin is keeping busy.
Rockgroin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo looking for the choke but no joy.
Rockgroin is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockgroin trying to control the position but KwonDo manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Rockgroin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rockgroin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rockgroin taking some punishment here, with KwonDo in his half guard.
KwonDo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockgroin moves into full guard.
KwonDo trying to control but Rockgroin is working from the bottom.
Rockgroin can't keep his opponent in guard - KwonDo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rockgroin wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo slows the pace down in half guard.
KwonDo seems to be looking for submissions.
KwonDo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KwonDo moves into full mount! Rockgroin won't be happy about that!
KwonDo working for a guillotine from mount but Rockgroin is in no mood to give up.
Rockgroin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rockgroin is looking to get to half guard.
KwonDo has hold of Rockgroin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rockgroin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rockgroin is looking to escape.
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 Rex KwonDo 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.
KwonDo feints and as Rockgroin raises his hands in defense, KwonDo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rockgroin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
KwonDo wants to control from the top but Rockgroin keeps moving.
KwonDo wanted to stand there but Rockgroin had control of the position.
Rex KwonDo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockgroin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
KwonDo wants to control from the top but Rockgroin keeps moving.
Rockgroin striking from his own guard.
Rockgroin is breathing heavily.
Rockgroin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KwonDo!
Rockgroin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish KwonDo?
KwonDo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo tries to reverse the position but Rockgroin maintains control.
KwonDo taking shots to the head.
KwonDo is looking to get to half guard.
Rockgroin lands a heavy elbow.
Rockgroin looking to control but KwonDo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rockgroin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rockgroin working the ground and pound effectively.
KwonDo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockgroin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rockgroin is tying to control. KwonDo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
KwonDo looking for submissions off his back.
KwonDo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo regains full guard. Nicely done.
KwonDo working for a triangle but Rockgroin defends it easily.
Rockgroin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KwonDo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockgroin's guard.
KwonDo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
KwonDo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rockgroin cracks KwonDo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brock Rockgroin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockgroin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockgroin throws a lazy right hand but KwonDo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo moves into the clinch.
KwonDo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rockgroin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but KwonDo regains guard immediately.
KwonDo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
KwonDo looking for a guillotine here but Rockgroin defends easily.
KwonDo is trying to control the position but Rockgroin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now KwonDo is on top in guard.
KwonDo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
KwonDo is in close to Rockgroin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
KwonDo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
KwonDo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rockgroin throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo tries for a kimura but Rockgroin is defending well.
KwonDo lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockgroin is not content to let KwonDo control the position.
KwonDo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockgroin, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockgroin tries to buck KwonDo off but KwonDo is having none of it.
KwonDo is looking to take a break and control but Rockgroin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KwonDo tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex KwonDo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockgroin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rockgroin lands with some strikes.
Rockgroin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rockgroin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rockgroin looking to finish KwonDo with some ground and pound. This is bad for KwonDo!
KwonDo can't escape the position.
Rockgroin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can KwonDo hang on?
BOOM! Rockgroin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
KwonDo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KwonDo gets back to half guard.
KwonDo regains full guard. Nicely done.
KwonDo keeping full guard, as Rockgroin tries to pass.
KwonDo tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockgroin looking to pass the guard.
KwonDo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockgroin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KwonDo is keeping the position for now.
KwonDo has momentary wrist control but Rockgroin slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Rex KwonDo has been cut.
KwonDo is looking for a triangle but Rockgroin pushes his legs off easily.
KwonDo is trying to control the position but Rockgroin postures up.
KwonDo controlling Rockgroin's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockgroin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockgroin distracts KwonDo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
KwonDo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
KwonDo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockgroin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rockgroin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
KwonDo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockgroin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockgroin lands a couple of digs.
KwonDo wants to sweep here but Rockgroin controlling him for the moment.
KwonDo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockgroin manages to get himself to full guard.
Rockgroin wants to sweep here but KwonDo controlling him for the moment.
KwonDo forces his way into half guard.
KwonDo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rockgroin manages to get to full guard.
Rockgroin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockgroin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KwonDo pushes down on Rockgroin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rockgroin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
KwonDo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin wants to improve his position but KwonDo is controlling well.
KwonDo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rockgroin tries to roll over but KwonDo keeps him under control.
Rockgroin punching from the bottom.
Rockgroin is staying active underneath KwonDo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockgroin looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rockgroin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockgroin's guard.
KwonDo passes into half guard.
KwonDo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
KwonDo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockgroin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time KwonDo.
Rockgroin tries to get to full guard but KwonDo has control of the leg.
Rockgroin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of KwonDo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take KwonDo's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo is covering up but some of the strikes from Rockgroin are getting through and doing damage.
KwonDo tries to break free.
Rockgroin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rockgroin scores with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rockgroin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KwonDo 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Rex KwonDo!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Rex KwonDo!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!
Rex KwonDo wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Steven has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
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, Mick Maurizio!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steven checks a leg kick.
Steven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maurizio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steven.
Maurizio throws a body kick that misses.
Maurizio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Steven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maurizio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Maurizio. No joy for Steven on that attempt.
Steven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maurizio stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurizio throws a body kick that misses.
Steven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maurizio can pounce on him.
Steven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maurizio circles away.
Maurizio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steven shoots in but Maurizio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steven tries to bum rush Maurizio with a series of wild strikes but Maurizio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maurizio fakes the leg kick and cracks Steven in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio tries to bum rush Steven with a series of wild strikes but Steven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Maurizio.
Maurizio rushes Steven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maurizio is trying to stall.
Steven manages to pull guard.
Maurizio looking to sit in guard and control but Steven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maurizio wants to stand up but Steven is controlling him.
Maurizio keeping full guard, as Steven tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mick Maurizio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steven instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Maurizio.
Steven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steven keeps control of Maurizio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maurizio misses with a knee to the head.
Steven looking for a takedown.
Maurizio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Maurizio has eaten all the pies!
Steven is breathing heavily.
Steven stands up and beckons Maurizio to his feet.
Steven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steven there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maurizio misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio tries to land a body kick
and Steven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maurizio thinking.
Maurizio clinches.
Maurizio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maurizio has closed the distance and engaged Steven in a clinch.
Maurizio breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maurizio.
Steven lands with a kick to the temple. Maurizio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steven moves into the clinch successfully.
Maurizio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steven has him pressed against the cage.
Steven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maurizio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steven shoots in for a takedown but Maurizio shows good takedown defense.
Maurizio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maurizio misses the jab.
Steven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steven wants to stand but Maurizio has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Steven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio wants to get back to his feet.
Steven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steven in particular looking to stall.
Steven gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Mike Steven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maurizio.
Maurizio looks to land a body kick but Steven moved away.
Steven shoots in for a takedown but Maurizio shows good takedown defense.
Steven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maurizio avoids a kick to the body.
Steven tries a head kick but it misses.
Steven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maurizio pinned against the cage. Maurizio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maurizio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steven has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maurizio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maurizio checks it well.
Maurizio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steven's head backwards.
Steven takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maurizio throws the kick towards the body but Steven avoids it.
Mick Maurizio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maurizio checks a low kick from Steven.
Maurizio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maurizio scores with a kick to the body.
Mike Steven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maurizio misses with a series of wild punches.
Steven closes the distance and clinches up with Maurizio, looking for a takedown. Steven pushes Maurizio against the cage but Maurizio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maurizio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steven takes a step back to recover.
Steven throws a sloppy head kick and Maurizio moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Maurizio as Steven shoots in.
Steven shoots in but no luck this time.
Maurizio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maurizio misses with a double jab.
Steven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maurizio's waist but Maurizio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steven off to one side.
Steven throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maurizio misses with a kick to the body
and Steven counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steven stands up.
Maurizio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steven.
Steven connects with a jab.
Maurizio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maurizio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steven wants to stand up but Maurizio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mike Steven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maurizio wants to get back to his feet.
Maurizio wants to improve his position but Steven is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maurizio misses with a wild combination.
Steven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maurizio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maurizio swivels and escapes.
Steven has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maurizio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steven.
Maurizio scores with a kick to the body.
Steven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steven slips a straight right by Maurizio.
Mick Maurizio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Maurizio.
Maurizio throws a wild body kick that Steven sees coming a mile off.
Maurizio moves out of range as Steven throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maurizio.
Maurizio tries to clinch up but Steven circles away and keeps his distance.
Steven throws a looping overhand right but Maurizio ducks down to avoid it.
Maurizio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steven's head.
Maurizio throws a leg kick
and Steven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steven shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Maurizio.
Steven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maurizio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steven scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven gets the takedown into side control.
Steven decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maurizio to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maurizio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steven counters with a takedown into side control.
Steven decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Maurizio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steven counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maurizio's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steven dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steven looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steven looks to throw the jab but Maurizio is out of range.
Steven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maurizio's waist but Maurizio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steven off to one side.
Maurizio misses with a two punch combination.
Steven looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Steven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steven on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maurizio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steven takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Maurizio.
Steven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maurizio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maurizio pinned against the cage. Maurizio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Maurizio can't keep his opponent in guard - Steven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steven is trying to control the action in half guard but Maurizio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Steven is going to stand back up.
Steven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maurizio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steven thows a huge punch but Maurizio dodges it nicely.
Steven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maurizio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Steven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maurizio.
Steven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maurizio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steven showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio is defending against the submission attempts here by Steven.
Maurizio has one foot on Steven's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Steven or perhaps it was just good defense by Maurizio which made him look bad.
Maurizio misses with a lunging right hand
and Steven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steven decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Steven will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maurizio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steven.
Steven slips a jab and a cross from Maurizio.
Steven is looking to wear down Maurizio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maurizio can pounce on him.
Steven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maurizio swivels and escapes.
Maurizio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maurizio lands with a light punch inside.
Steven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maurizio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maurizio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maurizio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maurizio swivels and escapes.
Steven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maurizio swivels and escapes.
Steven fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Steven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Steven does no damage.
Steven scores with a takedown into Maurizio's guard.
Steven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maurizio's head.
Steven prevents Maurizio from getting back to his feet.
Mick Maurizio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Maurizio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maurizio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maurizio looks to land a body kick but Steven moved away.
Steven throws a leg kick which misses Maurizio's front leg but catches the back leg as Maurizio tries to avoid it.
Steven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurizio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maurizio circles away.
Steven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steven fails to land the takedown.
Steven looks for a takedown but Maurizio sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Steven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steven, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Mike Steven!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Mike Steven!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mike Steven!
Mike Steven wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Stephanopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stephanopoulos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ABC News Theme Song. George Stephanopoulos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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138 lbs
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21
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Stephanopoulos!
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, Kip Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephanopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dynamite tries to clinch up.
Stephanopoulos looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stephanopoulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dynamite but Dynamite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dynamite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stephanopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stephanopoulos looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Stephanopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephanopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephanopoulos circles away.
Dynamite tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephanopoulos.
Dynamite is looking to clinch.
Dynamite tries to clinch but Stephanopoulos moves out of range.
Stephanopoulos thows a leg kick but Dynamite checks it
and Dynamite counters with a three punch combo that has Stephanopoulos backing up. Stephanopoulos nods at Dynamite to acknowledge the strikes.
Stephanopoulos is rocked!
Stephanopoulos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oh Stephanopoulos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephanopoulos prevents Dynamite from escaping the position.
Stephanopoulos seems to have got his legs back now.
Stephanopoulos is trying to move to mount but Dynamite reverses beautifully and ends up in Stephanopoulos's guard.
Dynamite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wanted to stand there but Stephanopoulos had control of the position.
Dynamite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dynamite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephanopoulos looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephanopoulos, not yet.
Stephanopoulos is looking to sweep but instead, Dynamite has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephanopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stephanopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Dynamite from standing up.
Dynamite decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stephanopoulos, up you get!
George Stephanopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite looks gassed!
Stephanopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite is looking to clinch but Stephanopoulos is avoiding it.
Stephanopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Dynamite counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stephanopoulos goes for a takedown attempt but Dynamite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stephanopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stephanopoulos showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephanopoulos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dynamite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dynamite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dynamite wants to stand but Stephanopoulos is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kip Dynamite will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stephanopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Dynamite as Stephanopoulos shoots in.
Dynamite tries to clinch but Stephanopoulos is having none of it.
A punch combination from Stephanopoulos misses.
Dynamite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephanopoulos tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite tries to clinch but Stephanopoulos is having none of it.
Stephanopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Stephanopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dynamite is looking to clinch but Stephanopoulos is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dynamite looks to land a body kick but Stephanopoulos moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is looking to clinch but Stephanopoulos is avoiding it.
Stephanopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephanopoulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dynamite but Dynamite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dynamite tries to clinch there but Stephanopoulos circles away.
Stephanopoulos tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite clinches up with Stephanopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dynamite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stephanopoulos as Dynamite shoots in.
Stephanopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynamite as he jumps to the side.
Stephanopoulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dynamite swivels and escapes.
Stephanopoulos tries for a takedown but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George Stephanopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephanopoulos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephanopoulos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stephanopoulos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stephanopoulos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dynamite tries to hold on but Stephanopoulos postures up.
Stephanopoulos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dynamite is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephanopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Dynamite from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite advances to half guard.
Stephanopoulos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dynamite is looking to take a break and control but Stephanopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dynamite tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stephanopoulos controls his leg.
Stephanopoulos wants to control but Dynamite is keeping busy.
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.
Dynamite prevents Stephanopoulos from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dynamite misses with a two punch combination.
Dynamite stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephanopoulos. Stephanopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephanopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Stephanopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dynamite pinned against the cage. Dynamite gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephanopoulos throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kip Dynamite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stephanopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephanopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephanopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stephanopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Stephanopoulos.
Dynamite tries to clinch there but Stephanopoulos circles away.
Dynamite is looking to clinch.
Stephanopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynamite as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephanopoulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dynamite but Dynamite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Stephanopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephanopoulos.
Dynamite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dynamite tries to clinch up but Stephanopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Dynamite doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephanopoulos circles away.
Stephanopoulos looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dynamite doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephanopoulos circles away.
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.
Stephanopoulos shoots in but Dynamite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephanopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Dynamite, looking for a takedown. Stephanopoulos pushes Dynamite against the cage but Dynamite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Dynamite. No joy for Stephanopoulos on that attempt.
Dynamite fails with the takedown
and Stephanopoulos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dynamite can't keep his opponent in guard - Stephanopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dynamite is refusing to be controlled, as Stephanopoulos sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephanopoulos moves into full mount! Dynamite won't be happy about that!
Stephanopoulos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dynamite can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stephanopoulos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stephanopoulos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dynamite because Stephanopoulos loaded up on that one.
Stephanopoulos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dynamite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stephanopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dynamite avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stephanopoulos.
Dynamite is trying to stand.
Dynamite tries to lock up and control but Stephanopoulos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stephanopoulos landing strikes from the mount and Dynamite is in trouble!
Dynamite defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stephanopoulos.
Dynamite holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stephanopoulos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dynamite squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dynamite is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Stephanopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dynamite 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for George Stephanopoulos!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for George Stephanopoulos!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for George Stephanopoulos!
George Stephanopoulos wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rockolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockolla comes to the cage accompanied by My Posse's on Broadway. Robb Spewak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Rockolla!
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, Robb Spewak!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spewak gets a clinch.
Spewak breaks the clinch.
Spewak throws out a loose jab but Rockolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spewak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spewak tries to clinch but Rockolla moves out of range.
A jab from Rockolla misses.
Spewak wants to clinch.
Rockolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spewak.
Spewak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Rockolla.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockolla.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spewak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockolla tries to clinch up.
Spewak misses with a two punch combination.
Spewak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rockolla shoots in and bounces Spewak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rockolla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rockolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spewak is keeping the position for now.
Rockolla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockolla won't allow Spewak to get back to his feet.
Spewak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rockolla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spewak is looking to stand up but Rockolla isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Spewak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rockolla is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Spewak.
Rockolla avoids the body shot from Spewak.
Jab by Spewak.
Rockolla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spewak gets a clinch.
Spewak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spewak misses with a knee to the head.
Spewak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockolla has had enough of the clinch but Spewak keeps him there for the moment.
Spewak breaks from the clinch.
Spewak wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spewak tries to clinch up
and Rockolla counters by moving into the clinch.
Spewak landing knees to the body.
Spewak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Rockolla is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Spewak.
Rockolla avoiding damage as Spewak throws knees to the body.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but Rockolla blocks with his arms.
Rockolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spewak throws a head punch that misses.
Rockolla scores with a hook to the body.
Rockolla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spewak regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spewak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockolla is controlling him.
Spewak keeping moving, preventing Rockolla from controlling successfully.
Rockolla is stalling in the full guard.
Rockolla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spewak wants to stand and escape but Rockolla is having none of it.
Spewak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rockolla controls the pace.
Spewak is looking to stand up but Rockolla isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spewak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robb Spewak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spewak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rockolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockolla trying to control but Spewak postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rockolla actively working from the bottom here.
Spewak tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rockolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Spewak wants to stand up but Rockolla is controlling the position.
Spewak lands with a punch from half guard.
Spewak stands up and beckons Rockolla to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Spewak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Spewak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spewak.
Rockolla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spewak's waist but Spewak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockolla off to one side.
Spewak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockolla throws out the jab.
Rockolla looks to land a combination but Spewak avoids it well.
Rockolla darts in trying to clinch
and Spewak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spewak.
Rockolla controls Spewak momentarily but Spewak frees himself.
Spewak being controlled here momentarily.
Rockolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spewak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Spewak won't allow Rockolla to sweep him here.
Rockolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spewak tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockolla is retaining full guard.
Spewak wanted to stand there but Rockolla had control of the position.
Spewak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockolla, up you get!
Spewak drives through and clinches with Rockolla against the cage.
Rockolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spewak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spewak can't break the clinch.
Rockolla wants to get back to striking at distance but Spewak won't allow it.
Rockolla can't break the clinch.
Rockolla manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla throws a leg kick that misses.
Rockolla swings for the body but Spewak moves out of range.
Spewak walks into a jab.
Rockolla throws a sloppy head kick and Spewak moves out of range easily.
Ace Rockolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockolla moves in looking to clinch but Spewak pushes him off.
Spewak misses with a straight left.
Rockolla circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rockolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Spewak clobbers Rockolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockolla throws out a loose jab but Spewak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Rockolla is predictable there
and Spewak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spewak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spewak has momentary wrist control but Rockolla slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spewak's head.
Rockolla passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spewak is not content to let Rockolla control the position.
Rockolla lands a few punches from side control.
Rockolla trying to control the action but Spewak is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spewak is pushing Rockolla's head away, looking to escape. Rockolla manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spewak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rockolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spewak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Spewak 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!
Spewak has managed to clinch.
Spewak lands a nice uppercut.
Spewak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spewak prevents Rockolla from breaking the clinch.
Spewak leaning against his opponent.
Spewak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rockolla blocks it with crossed arms.
Spewak misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spewak with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ace Rockolla has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spewak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spewak misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockolla stops a takedown attempt from Spewak.
Spewak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spewak lands a nice elbow.
Rockolla prevents a body shot from Spewak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the head but Rockolla blocks with his arms.
Spewak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spewak landing knees to the body.
Spewak stalling in the clinch but Rockolla improves position.
Rockolla gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rockolla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rockolla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spewak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockolla is controlling him.
Rockolla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockolla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spewak wants to get back to his feet but Rockolla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spewak keeping moving, preventing Rockolla from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockolla throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockolla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spewak tries to clinch there but Rockolla circles away.
A head kick misses from Rockolla.
Rockolla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spewak sprawls well initially but Rockolla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spewak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rockolla trying to control from half guard but Spewak is working away.
Rockolla wants to pass the guard but Spewak is defending well.
Spewak is trying to stand up here but Rockolla is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spewak punching from the bottom.
Rockolla trying to mount his opponent but Spewak defends it.
Spewak tries to kick Rockolla off but Rockolla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Spewak throws a hook but Rockolla avoids it easily.
Rockolla clinches up with Spewak and pushes him back against the cage.
Spewak manages to break the clinch.
Rockolla feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spewak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockolla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spewak is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spewak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spewak manages to break the clinch.
Spewak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rockolla moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spewak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spewak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spewak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spewak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rockolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spewak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spewak fails with the takedown
and Rockolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spewak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Rockolla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spewak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ace Rockolla!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ace Rockolla!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Robb Spewak!
Ace Rockolla wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tung Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hung Dong!
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, Tung Wang!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong tries for a takedown but Wang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wang moves nicely into side control.
Dong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wang jumps into side control!
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang decides to stand back up.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Dong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang lands a couple of elbows.
Wang throws and elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wang's guard. Nice move by Dong!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Wang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Wang slips an elbow through the middle.
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Wang throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wang is pressing down on Dong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dong manages to get himself to full guard.
Wang wanted to stand there but Dong had control of the position.
Wang passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Wang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Wang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dong could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dong won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Dong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wang with a poor takedown
and Dong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wang!
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dong looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Dong looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang!
Wang regains half guard.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Dong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wang.
Wang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wang with a poor takedown
and Dong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wang's guard.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dong manages to get himself to full guard.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Wang stops Dong from standing up.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Dong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Dong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dong with a nice head shot there.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wang Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dong's back instead.
Dong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by Dong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dong wants to stand but Wang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dong advances position into side control!
Wang gets back to half guard.
Dong throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang tries to strike from the bottom.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Dong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Tung Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang.
Wang can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dong lands a nice shot to the head.
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Dong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Dong trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Dong slips an elbow through the middle.
Wang lands an upkick as Dong stands over him.
Dong passes into half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is pressing down on Dong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dong passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.
Wang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wang is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
Dong with a nice head shot there.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong works over Wang with some ground and pound from guard.
Dong thows a big elbow that misses.
Dong trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Dong pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong working some strikes from top position.
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang trying to strike off his back.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wang is looking to sinch up a triangle. Dong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wang's body to avoid the submission. Wang has instead reached around Dong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tung Wang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Persson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Rusty cage. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredrik Persson!
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, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persson has managed to clinch.
Persson can't get the takedown.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persson blocks a low kick nicely.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Persson tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Persson or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrik Persson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Persson jumps guard but Watson stands there with Persson around his waist. Persson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Persson prevents it.
Watson successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Persson manages to get himself to full guard.
Persson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Persson has wrist control.
Persson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Persson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persson working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Persson working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Persson is breathing heavily.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Persson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson wants to stand but Persson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Persson tries to clinch
and Watson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Persson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watson landing punches.
Watson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Watson working the ground and pound effectively.
Watson looking to control but Persson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson with shots to the head and body - Persson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Watson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Persson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Watson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Schield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corncrab might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Schield has chosen Luniz - I got 5 on it as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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212 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanley Corncrab!
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, Sammy Schield!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schield trying to stall but Corncrab improves his position.
Schield tries to pull guard but Corncrab won't allow it.
Schield breaks from the clinch.
Schield tries to clinch
and Corncrab decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schield's guard.
Corncrab scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corncrab wants to pass the guard but Schield is keeping the position.
Corncrab controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schield keeping moving, preventing Corncrab from controlling successfully.
Corncrab slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schield keeping full guard, as Corncrab tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corncrab forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab trying to mount his opponent but Schield defends it.
Corncrab controlling the action here.
Corncrab is working for a submission of some sort.
Corncrab wants to control but Schield is keeping him busy.
Schield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corncrab thows a huge punch but Schield dodges it nicely.
Corncrab wants to pass the guard but Schield is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corncrab is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Schield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schield works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corncrab avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corncrab drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Corncrab seems to have locked his on tight now - Schield screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Corncrab, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stanley Corncrab!
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