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FFB 71: Sanders vs. Magtanggol PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Paul Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Aruba had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Mauricio Aruba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martyn Paul Casey's chin.
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Aruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Paul Casey!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aruba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aruba lands a nice looking body shot.
Aruba lands a head shot.
Aruba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Casey takes a step back to recover.
Aruba swinging wilding here.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Aruba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aruba with a poor takedown
and Casey counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aruba!
Casey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Casey dominating with strikes here.
Casey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aruba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casey landing strikes from the mount.
Casey lands with some strikes.
Casey landing strikes from the mount.
Casey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba tries to hold on but Casey pushes him away.
Aruba is desperately trying to improve his position but Casey has a good base and remains in mount.
Casey breaks from Aruba's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Casey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Casey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aruba is breathing heavily.
Casey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Casey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Casey lands a big shot there that rocks Aruba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aruba is bucking up trying to escape but Casey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aruba gets back to half guard.
Casey working over Aruba with some ground and pound. Aruba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aruba wants to improve his position but Casey is controlling well.
Aruba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aruba trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aruba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aruba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aruba throws a series of punches but Casey moves out of range.
Casey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aruba is trying to defend but Casey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Casey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Casey working Aruba over with strikes.
Casey slips a nice elbow through Aruba's hands, connecting with Aruba's forehead.
Casey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Casey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Casey working Aruba over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruba has hold of Casey's hands but Casey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Casey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aruba is looking to improve his position.
Casey lands strikes from half guard.
Casey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aruba trying to hold on to Casey's head to control him but Casey postures up.
Aruba is looking for a sweep. Casey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aruba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Casey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aruba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Casey drops an elbow to the side of Aruba's head.
Casey winds up and cracks Aruba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Casey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aruba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casey is nestled in close to Aruba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casey working the head and body with strikes.
Aruba is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aruba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aruba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Paul Casey dominated that round.
That's time! Aruba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Casey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aruba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casey somewhat.
Mauricio Aruba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casey has a takedown stuffed.
Aruba with a nice cross.
Aruba tries for a takedown but Casey circles away easily
and Casey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Casey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casey is working Aruba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Casey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey stands up over Aruba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aruba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Casey defends well.
Casey is in close to Aruba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Casey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Casey is in close to Aruba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauricio Aruba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Paul Casey.
Aruba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Casey circles away quickly and effectively.
Casey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Casey wants to get up but he can't break Aruba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aruba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Casey connects with a couple of short punches.
Casey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aruba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Casey has managed to get both his arms back between Aruba's legs - danger averted.
Casey stands up over Aruba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martyn Paul Casey has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casey distracts Aruba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Casey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aruba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aruba pushing down on Casey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Casey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aruba.
Casey flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aruba is trying to control the action in half guard but Casey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aruba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aruba seems to be working for a kimura but Casey defends the submission attempt.
Aruba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Casey tries to roll over but Aruba keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Casey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aruba did well to prevent Casey getting side control.
Casey drops an elbow to the side of Aruba's head.
Aruba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aruba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casey winds up and cracks Aruba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aruba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casey working the head and body with strikes.
Aruba moves into full guard.
Aruba looking for a triangle here. Casey is fighting it but it looks tight! Aruba pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Casey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mauricio Aruba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Reginald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Deng Tiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deng Tiao has chosen Fearless as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kang Deng Tiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sir Reginald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kang Deng Tiao!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deng Tiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reginald.
Reginald stuffs the takedown attempt from Deng Tiao. Deng Tiao gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Deng Tiao as Reginald shoots in.
Deng Tiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Reginald tries for a takedown but Deng Tiao circles away easily
and Deng Tiao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deng Tiao stops Reginald from standing up.
Deng Tiao advances to half guard.
Reginald won't allow Deng Tiao to pass to mount.
Reginald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reginald tries to get out of the position.
Reginald looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deng Tiao wants to take a breather but Reginald is having none of it.
Reginald missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deng Tiao slips a straight right by Reginald.
Reginald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deng Tiao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reginald controls Deng Tiao momentarily but Deng Tiao frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deng Tiao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reginald wants to get back to his feet but Deng Tiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deng Tiao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deng Tiao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deng Tiao wants to control from the top but Reginald keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deng Tiao drops back looking for a leg! Reginald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reginald manages to kick Deng Tiao off! Deng Tiao jumps back into Reginald's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reginald misses with a combination
and Deng Tiao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reginald!
Deng Tiao is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Reginald is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Reginald flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Deng Tiao anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Reginald and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Deng Tiao slips an arm under Reginald chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Deng Tiao has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Deng Tiao is squeezing on Reginald like an anaconda would it's prey. Reginald fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kang Deng Tiao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Zitto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanhi Buentello (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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210 lbs
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Zitto!
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, Yanhi Buentello!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zitto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zitto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Yanhi Buentello has been cut.
Zitto shoots in looking for a takedown. Buentello tries to sprawl out of it but Zitto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buentello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buentello fails to land with a series of punches.
Zitto connects with a crisp jab.
Buentello shoots and misses
and Zitto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buentello won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buentello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zitto prevents Buentello from escaping the position.
Buentello is looking for a sweep.
Zitto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Buentello some visible discomfort.
Zitto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Buentello down.
Zitto 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.
Zitto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buentello is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Buentello to see if he's OK.
Buentello takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Zitto.
Zitto cracks Buentello with a big elbow.
Zitto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zitto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zitto lands a few punches from side control.
Zitto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Buentello down.
Zitto wants to control but Buentello is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zitto grinds an elbow into Buentello's temple.
Buentello takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buentello takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zitto working away.
Zitto could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Buentello looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zitto is looking to take a break and control but Buentello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zitto works to advance to full mount. Buentello defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zitto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buentello looks a forlorn figure.
Zitto working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zitto looking to control but Buentello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Zitto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zitto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buentello hang on?
Zitto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zitto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitto looking to control but Buentello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zitto lands a big elbow.
Zitto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zitto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Buentello is in a horrible position here. Zitto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zitto working the ground and pound effectively.
Zitto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zitto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zitto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Zitto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitto landing strikes from the mount.
Buentello is in a horrible position here. Zitto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zitto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buentello hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitto lands a heavy elbow.
Zitto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buentello's face.
Zitto lands a big elbow.
Zitto with the ground and pound from mount.
Zitto raining down shots from the mount!
Zitto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buentello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zitto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buentello hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Zitto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yanhi Buentello'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.
A right-left combo lands from Zitto.
Zitto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zitto landing strikes.
Buentello takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zitto trying to control the position but Buentello is working away.
Buentello is looking to reverse the position.
Zitto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Buentello taking a bit of punishment here - Zitto scoring with strikes.
Zitto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Buentello wants to control but Zitto postures up.
Buentello is breathing heavily.
Zitto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zitto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buentello can do to turn this around?
Zitto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitto scoring with punches from side control.
Zitto in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Buentello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zitto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Buentello takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Buentello is looking for a sweep.
Zitto landing strikes.
Zitto tries to advance to mount but Buentello denies him.
Zitto works to advance to full mount. Buentello defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zitto dominating with strikes here.
Zitto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Zitto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buentello takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zitto prevents Buentello from getting the reversal.
Zitto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Buentello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zitto looking to finish Buentello with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buentello!
Buentello can't escape the position.
Zitto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buentello can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buentello is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitto scoring with strikes but Buentello is staying in there.
Zitto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buentello is in a horrible position here. Zitto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Zitto.
Zitto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zitto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Buentello tries to hold on but Zitto postures up.
Zitto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Buentello flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zitto dominating with strikes here.
Zitto wants to control the pace but Buentello is squirming around nicely.
Zitto unloading with bombs!
Zitto cracks Buentello with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zitto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zitto wants to control the pace but Buentello is squirming around nicely.
Zitto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zitto with good strikes from the mount here!
Zitto with the ground and pound from mount.
Zitto lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Zitto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yanhi Buentello's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buentello gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zitto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zitto works over Buentello with some ground and pound from guard.
Zitto won't allow Buentello to get back to his feet.
Zitto trying to control the position from guard on top but Buentello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hank Zitto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zitto connects with a couple of short punches.
Zitto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zitto working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zitto lands some shots froms side control.
Buentello is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zitto trying to control the position but Buentello is working away.
Zitto grinds an elbow into Buentello's temple.
Buentello is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zitto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Buentello to see if he's OK.
Zitto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zitto working the head and body with strikes.
Zitto scoring with punches and elbows.
Buentello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zitto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zitto lands a nice short elbow.
Zitto wants to take a breather but Buentello is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buentello throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zitto working the head and body with strikes.
Zitto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zitto is taking a breather. Buentello 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.
Zitto tries to pass to full mount but Buentello defends it.
Buentello is trying to get back to full guard.
Zitto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buentello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buentello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zitto is working away from the top position though.
Zitto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buentello trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Buentello is looking to get to half guard.
Zitto with the ground and pound from mount.
Zitto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zitto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buentello looks a forlorn figure.
Buentello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zitto controlling his opponent.
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.
Zitto unloading with bombs!
Zitto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zitto landing punches.
Zitto with the ground and pound from mount.
Zitto landing punches.
Yanhi Buentello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zitto dominating with strikes here.
Zitto lands a big shot there that rocks Buentello but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Buentello tries to reverse the position but Zitto maintains control.
Zitto looking to control but Buentello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zitto content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Zitto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zitto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Zitto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ducks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeganathan Mondero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ducks comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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224 lbs
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280 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Ducks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeganathan Mondero!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducks thumps Mondero with a low kick.
Mondero misses with a takedown attempt - Ducks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mondero tries for a takedown but Ducks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mondero shoots for a double leg takedown but Ducks sprawls well. He's pushed Mondero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Ducks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeganathan Mondero.
No luck for Mondero with that takedown attempt.
Ducks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mondero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ducks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mondero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mondero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Mondero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ducks tries to lock up and control but Mondero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducks can't escape the position.
Mondero content just to control the position here.
Ducks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mondero.
Ducks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ducks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondero on the ground.
Ducks tries to reverse the position but Mondero maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mondero looking to control but Ducks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondero controlling the pace for now.
Mondero looking for a guillotine from mount but Ducks is having none of it.
Mondero sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondero controlling from the full mount.
Mondero with shots to the head and body - Ducks looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mondero throwing strikes here but Ducks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mondero fails to advance to Ducks's back.
Mondero is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducks tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Mondero or perhaps it was just good defense by Ducks which made him look bad.
Mondero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ducks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducks scores with a kick to the body.
Mondero looks gassed!
Ducks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mondero's sensitive parts.
Ducks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ducks keeps Mondero at a distance using the push kick.
Ducks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mondero circles away quickly and effectively.
Ducks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ducks dominated that round.
That's time! Ducks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ducks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from Mondero is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mondero throws a leg kick
and Ducks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ducks scores with a spinning back kick!
Ducks scores with a head kick.
Mondero avoids the head kick by Ducks.
Ducks connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ducks.
Ducks lands with a slapping head kick.
Mondero is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mondero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ducks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ducks. Mondero shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Ducks.
Mondero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Jeganathan Mondero has been cut.
Mondero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ducks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jeganathan Mondero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mondero misses with a takedown
and Ducks counters with a nice body kick.
Frank Ducks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeganathan Mondero.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ducks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ducks. That's going to slow Mondero down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ducks lands a jab to Mondero's midsection.
Jeganathan Mondero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducks misses with a combination
so Mondero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ducks has Mondero pulled in close to control his posture.
Ducks working a defensive guard here.
Ducks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mondero!
Mondero wants to hold on but Ducks pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ducks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondero can't escape the position.
Mondero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondero tries to lock up and control but Ducks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ducks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mondero can't escape the position.
Mondero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ducks.
Ducks prevents Mondero from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondero is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ducks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeganathan Mondero'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick from Ducks lands but Mondero takes it in his stride.
Ducks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Ducks.
Mondero with a poor takedown
and Ducks counters with a leg kick.
Mondero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ducks can pounce on him.
Mondero misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mondero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mondero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ducks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ducks throws a nice head kick!
Ducks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mondero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducks cracks a nice hook into Mondero's ribs.
Frank Ducks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ducks lands a high kick!
Ducks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ducks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ducks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mondero will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ducks.
Ducks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ducks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mondero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ducks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondero takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ducks thumps Mondero with a low kick.
Ducks misses with a head kick.
Ducks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mondero.
A head kick from Ducks lands but Mondero takes it in his stride.
Mondero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ducks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ducks lands a glancing blow to the side of Mondero's head.
Mondero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ducks.
An inside leg kick lands from Ducks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ducks.
Mondero tries for a takedown but Ducks circles away easily
and Ducks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank Ducks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeganathan Mondero.
Ducks scores with a kick to the body.
Jeganathan Mondero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducks misses with a few strikes there.
Ducks lands a high kick!
Mondero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ducks.
Mondero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ducks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mondero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ducks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ducks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mondero can do to turn this around?
Ducks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mondero avoids the head kick by Ducks.
Mondero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank Ducks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mondero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ducks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducks lands with a kick to the temple. Mondero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mondero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ducks's waist but Ducks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mondero off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ducks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ducks jabs at Mondero's body.
Mondero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ducks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ducks, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ducks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ed Butts's chin.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Butts!
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, Giant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Butts. Butts gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Butts shoots in.
Silva lands a nice hook to Butts's body. Butts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butts shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Butts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butts shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Butts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butts is breathing heavily.
Butts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ed Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Butts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Silva lands a jab to Butts's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva connects with a right hand. Butts shakes it off.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Butts's head back.
Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva digs a good hook to Butts's body.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Butts with an uppercut!
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Butts's defenses.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Butts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giant Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Butts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva lands a nice hook to Butts's body. Butts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva stuns Butts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Butts's head.
Butts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva works Butts's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva works Butts's body with a nice hook.
Silva sizes up Butts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Butts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Butts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Butts's head.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva leaves Butts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butts rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva stuns Butts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butts doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva jabs at Butts's body.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Silva.
Butts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Butts's ribs.
Butts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Butts. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A shot to de liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Butts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Butts's ribs.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Butts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Butts's head back.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butts on the side of the head.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Butts's ribs.
Butts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva cracks Butts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva thuds his right hand into Butts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butts's hands.
Silva 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.
Giant Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Butts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Butts might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Butts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Butts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva works Butts's body with a nice hook.
Butts shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva scores with the left hand. Butts knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giant Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butts doesn't seem phased though.
Butts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works Butts's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva tests Butts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butts doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva digs a good body shot into Butts's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva works Butts's body with a nice hook.
Silva connects with the punch.
Butts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva clobbers Butts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Butts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva jabs at Butts's body.
Butts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva thuds his right hand into Butts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Butts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva thuds a left hand into Butts's body.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Butts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva tests Butts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva lands a jab to Butts's midsection.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Butts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs Butts right on the nose. Butts blinks but takes it well.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butts momentarily.
Butts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Butts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva with a jab.
Butts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva tests Butts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butts takes one to the chin there.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Butts needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butts moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva catches Butts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva works the jab nicely.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Butts. Butts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butts takes one to the side of the head.
Butts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Butts is rocked!
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butts needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva punishes Butts's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Butts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Butts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butts seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva is trying to stand.
Butts is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Butts's guard.
Butts throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Butts striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Butts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Butts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butts.
Butts throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butts's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva trying to control but Butts is working from the bottom.
Butts 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.
Butts looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butts trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Butts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Butts throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butts trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Giant Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butts looking for a sweep. Not yet Butts, not yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Butts keeps moving.
Butts wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Butts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Butts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Butts is working hard here to advance position.
Ed Butts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva controls Butts momentarily but Butts frees himself.
Butts stops Silva from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Butts chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butts lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butts is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Butts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butts.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Butts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giant Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mace Windu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit has chosen O Fortuna as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mace Windu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mace Windu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Windu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fertit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fertit lands in his opponent's guard.
Fertit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Windu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Windu keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.
Fertit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Windu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fertit wants to control from the top but Windu keeps moving.
Fertit throwing strikes but missing.
Fertit drops back looking for a leg! Windu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Windu manages to kick Fertit off! Fertit jumps back into Windu's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit drops back looking for a leg! Windu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Windu manages to kick Fertit off! Fertit jumps back into Windu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit wants to control from the top but Windu keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Windu wants to clinch.
Jab by Windu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit gets the takedown into side control.
Fertit is chipping away with strikes.
Fertit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fertit looks gassed!
Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Fertit crashes against the mat.
Fertit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Windu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fertit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fertit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fertit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fertit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Windu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fertit on the ground.
Fertit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Windu has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Fertit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Windu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fertit circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fertit is defended easily by Windu.
Windu is looking to clinch.
Windu moves into the clinch.
Windu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fertit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Windu landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fertit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Windu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mace Windu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Fertit.
Fertit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Windu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fertit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Windu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Windu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fertit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Windu landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Windu is trying to maintain a safe position but Fertit gets an underhook and turns Windu into the cage.
Windu lands a good knee to the midsection. Fertit won't want to take too many of those.
Windu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Windu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fertit's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fertit's defenses.
Windu crunches a lovely knee into Fertit's ribcage.
Fertit has clasped his hands together around Windu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Windu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fertit.
Fertit has hold of Windu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Windu seems comfortable defending it but Fertit has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Windu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Windu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fertit couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giovanni Fertit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane's entrance music is Mustache: Double Nature. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jericho Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Benton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cane!
Cane tries to hold on but Benton postures up.
Benton landing shots from mount.
Benton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cane looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cane wants to get back to full guard.
Benton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benton working Cane over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton stops Cane from getting back to his feet.
Cane manages to get to full guard.
Benton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cane wants to free his trapped foot but Benton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cane's back!
Can Cane hold on?! Benton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Benton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cane up.
Cane wants to escape the position.
Benton doesn't have the hooks in and Cane manages to turn into his guard.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cane!
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane wants to hold on but Benton pushes him away.
Benton working for a submission but Cane is keeping him at bay.
Cane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton landing punches.
Cane is looking to improve his position but Benton isn't that keen on the idea.
Benton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cane looks a forlorn figure.
Benton with shots to the head and body - Cane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benton lands a big shot there that rocks Cane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Benton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Benton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cane hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benton drops an elbow to the side of Cane's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton is nestled in close to Cane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cane manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Benton looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Benton looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Cane shoots in for a double leg but Benton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benton.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Cane is looking to clinch.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
Cane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benton.
Benton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benton throws a front kick aimed at Cane's knee but Cane avoids it well.
Benton looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton digs a good hook to Cane's body.
Benton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Benton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cane is trying to defend but Benton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cane is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Cane's hands, connecting with Cane's forehead.
Cane wants to control the action here but instead Benton manages to pass to full mount!
Cane is trying desperately to improve position.
Benton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Benton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton landing strikes from the mount.
Cane is looking to improve his position but Benton isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Cane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cane working to try and regain half guard.
Benton with a couple of short strikes.
Benton working for a submission but Cane is keeping him at bay.
Cane working to try and regain half guard.
Benton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cane is trying to escape the mount.
Jack Benton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benton dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cane is working to get back to half guard.
Benton working the ground and pound effectively.
Benton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cane can't do much from the bottom here.
Benton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cane to see if he's OK.
Cane gets back to half guard.
Cane trying to control here.
Cane wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton working the head and body with strikes.
Benton is thwarting Cane's attempts to control the position.
Cane tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benton throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Benton throws a head kick that misses.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Jack Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cane is looking to clinch.
Jack Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane clinches up with Benton and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benton pushes down on Cane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton scores with a few weak punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Benton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benton misses with an uppercut.
Cane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cane's guard.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane looking to control.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton distracts Cane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton lands a couple of digs.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cane misses with a takedown
and Benton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Cane tries for a takedown but Benton circles away easily
and Benton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton scores with a one two! Cane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cane leaves Benton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benton sprawls well. Benton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A right-left combo lands from Benton.
Cane shoots for a double leg takedown but Benton sprawls well. He's pushed Cane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benton throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Benton does it's job there.
Benton lands with a right hand.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries for a takedown but Benton circles away easily
and Benton counters with a right hand to the body.
Benton scores with a jab. Cane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Benton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benton is in close to Cane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cane wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cane's head.
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benton missing with punches from the bottom.
Cane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benton gets full guard.
Cane pushes down on Benton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jericho Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cane is looking to advance position but Benton won't allow it.
Jack Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Benton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benton 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Benton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Izzy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mamed Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Mousasi connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Izzy Davis has been cut.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Mousasi misses with a straight left.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut.
Davis defending well as Mousasi loads up on a big left hand.
Mousasi looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mousasi.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Mousasi, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Mousasi against the cage but Mousasi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Mousasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mousasi defends it nicely.
Mousasi misses with a looping left.
Izzy Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis moves away from the strike by Mousasi.
Mousasi with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Mousasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousasi tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousasi to the ground. Mousasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mousasi loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Mousasi cracks Davis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Davis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mousasi finish him?
Davis is rocked!
Izzy Davis's cut is getting worse.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mousasi.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Mousasi.
Mousasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis leaves his chin hanging out and Mousasi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Davis crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamed Mousasi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Summer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzwell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RATM - Killing in The Name. Donald Summer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
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, Donald Summer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summer tries to clinch but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Fitzwell lands an overhand right.
Fitzwell misses with a looping left.
Summer tries to clinch up but Fitzwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzwell loads up on a big right hand but Summer slips the punch.
Summer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Summer tries to clinch up.
Summer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzwell misses with an uppercut. Summer saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell jabs at Summer's body.
Donald Summer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzwell scores with a jab. Summer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Summer tries to clinch but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Fitzwell misses with a looping left.
Fitzwell gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzwell winds up and cracks Summer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fitzwell working Summer over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Summer has hold of Fitzwell's hands but Fitzwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzwell working Summer over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Summer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitzwell working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitzwell connects with a nice short shot to Summer's temple.
Fitzwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fitzwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fitzwell lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Summer tries to get to full guard but Fitzwell has control of the leg.
Fitzwell working over Summer with some ground and pound. Summer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Summer is trying to stand back up but Fitzwell is controlling him
Summer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summer wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Summer wants to improve his position but Fitzwell is controlling well.
Fitzwell working the head and body with strikes.
Summer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Summer wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fitzwell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Summer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Summer missing with punches from the bottom.
Summer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Summer looks gassed!
Fitzwell drops an elbow to the side of Summer's head.
Fitzwell working over Summer with some ground and pound. Summer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Summer is trying to get back to full guard.
Summer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Summer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Summer is trying to stand.
Fitzwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fitzwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fitzwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fitzwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzwell lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzwell prevents Summer from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzwell prevents Summer from standing back up.
Summer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fitzwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Summer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzwell winds up and cracks Summer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Fitzwell dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzwell looks to throw the jab but Summer is out of range.
Fitzwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Summer tries to clinch up but Fitzwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Summer tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Summer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwell misses with a hook.
Summer wants to clinch up but Fitzwell keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summer tries to clinch there but Fitzwell circles away.
Summer moves out of range as Fitzwell strikes.
Summer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzwell works Summer's body with a nice hook.
Fitzwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summer.
Fitzwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summer manages to avoid it.
Fitzwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Summer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Summer goes down! Can Fitzwell finish him!?
Summer is rocked!
It looks like Donald Summer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Summer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fitzwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summer's head.
Fitzwell looking to pass the guard.
Fitzwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Summer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fitzwell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fitzwell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fitzwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Summer thows a huge punch but Fitzwell dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fitzwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzwell missing with punches from the bottom.
Fitzwell striking from half guard on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fitzwell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Summer connects with a nice short shot to Fitzwell's temple.
Fitzwell gets full guard.
Fitzwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Summer.
Summer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Summer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Summer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzwell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Richard Fitzwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzwell strikes from his own guard.
Fitzwell keeping full guard, as Summer tries to pass.
Summer distracts Fitzwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Summer moves in looking to clinch but Fitzwell pushes him off.
Summer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Summer but Summer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzwell misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summer tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Fitzwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donald Summer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell closes the distance and clinches up with Summer, looking for a takedown. Fitzwell pushes Summer against the cage but Summer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwell throws a shot from downtown. Summer moves away and avoids it.
Summer fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Summer fails to land with a series of punches.
Summer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell misses with an uppercut.
Summer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Summer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzwell.
Fitzwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Summer defending well as Fitzwell loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzwell throws a looping overhand right but Summer ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summer throws out the jab.
Summer tries to clinch there but Fitzwell circles away.
Summer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Fitzwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summer wants to clinch up but Fitzwell keeps it at a distance.
Summer cracks Fitzwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Summer moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richard Fitzwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzwell throws a shot from downtown. Summer moves away and avoids it.
Summer misses with an uppercut.
Donald Summer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwell swinging wilding here.
Summer slips a jab from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summer misses the shot to the body.
Fitzwell misses with a body shot.
Fitzwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Summer.
Fitzwell misses with a double jab
and Summer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summer throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzwell's shoulder, as Fitzwell tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Fitzwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzwell lands with an uppercut that bounces Summer off the cage and back into rage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Summer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzwell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Fitzwell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magtanggol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Magtanggol which made him look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magtanggol. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Sanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol is trying to keep Sanders in close.
Magtanggol keeping full guard, as Sanders tries to pass.
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magtanggol dives on top into guard.
Magtanggol gets to his feet - Sanders follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol tries a head kick but it misses.
Magtanggol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Totoy Magtanggol has been cut.
Sanders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magtanggol was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanders finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanders prevents Magtanggol from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magtanggol looks gassed!
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magtanggol dives on top into guard.
Magtanggol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magtanggol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders has his foot on Magtanggol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magtanggol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magtanggol has passed into half guard!
Sanders is refusing to be controlled, as Magtanggol sits in half guard.
Magtanggol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanders!
Sanders working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
Sanders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanders is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Magtanggol pulls his head out easily.
Magtanggol is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
Magtanggol frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magtanggol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanders is looking to escape.
Sanders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magtanggol stands up from mount. Strange move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Magtanggol finds it's way through Sanders's defenses.
Totoy Magtanggol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Totoy Magtanggol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Totoy Magtanggol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magtanggol cracks Sanders with a good jab.
Magtanggol's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Magtanggol duly obliges.
Magtanggol lands with a slapping head kick.
Magtanggol falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magtanggol as he avoids it easily.
Sanders blocks a head kick by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanders moves out of range as Magtanggol strikes.
Bruce Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magtanggol fails to land with a series of punches.
Magtanggol is breathing heavily.
Magtanggol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanders counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanders checks it well.
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanders lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanders connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Magtanggol! He's out on his feet! Sanders rushes in and drops Magtanggol with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Sanders!
Bruce Sanders retains his lightweight title!
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