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UKC 15: Critical Mass PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Prezkota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rhapsody Of Fire-Steelgods Of The Last Apocalypse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominic Prezkota!
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, Nikolai King!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from King misses.
Prezkota drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prezkota tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Prezkota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King misses with a double jab.
King throws a series of punches but Prezkota moves out of range.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikolai King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to bum rush Prezkota with a series of wild strikes but Prezkota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prezkota is defended easily by King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prezkota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a hook.
King throws a nice looking combination but Prezkota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prezkota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King looks to land a combination but Prezkota avoids it well.
Prezkota moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King tries to clinch there but Prezkota circles away.
Prezkota fails with the takedown.
Prezkota defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
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.
King is looking to clinch but Prezkota is avoiding it.
King tries to clinch up but Prezkota circles away and keeps his distance.
Prezkota ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prezkota tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Prezkota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King manages to break the clinch.
Prezkota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prezkota looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prezkota.
Prezkota looking to ground and pound but King is blocking nicely.
Prezkota is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. King can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Prezkota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Prezkota there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Prezkota misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Prezkota tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Prezkota wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prezkota.
Prezkota fails to take his opponent's back.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Prezkota has a good base and remains in mount.
Prezkota thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King is trying to escape the mount.
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prezkota misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prezkota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dominic Prezkota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Prezkota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King tries to clinch but Prezkota is having none of it.
King is looking to clinch but Prezkota is avoiding it.
Prezkota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King lands a with a good body shot.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King is looking to clinch but Prezkota is avoiding it.
King throws a series of punches but Prezkota moves out of range.
King throws a hook but Prezkota avoids it easily.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with an uppercut. Prezkota saw that one coming.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prezkota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King lands with a nice combination. Prezkota backs away looking to recover.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prezkota shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Prezkota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King has managed to clinch.
Prezkota has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King just leaning against Prezkota, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King leaning against his opponent.
King stops a takedown attempt from Prezkota.
A short left from King.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prezkota.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prezkota backwards.
King breaks from the clinch.
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prezkota to score an easy takedown into full guard.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prezkota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prezkota throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prezkota's guard. Nice move by King!
Prezkota is looking to sinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Prezkota's body to avoid the submission. Prezkota has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Prezkota arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominic Prezkota!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrico Haiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stevenson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabrico Haiti!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haiti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haiti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
Haiti is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson stands up and beckons Haiti to join him on the feet.
Haiti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stevenson.
Haiti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Haiti keeps moving.
Stevenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haiti is trying to keep Stevenson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haiti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Haiti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevenson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haiti counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Stevenson working for submissions but it's allowed Haiti to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Haiti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haiti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevenson.
Haiti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevenson pushes Haiti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Haiti tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
so Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevenson stands up and waves to Haiti to follow him.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Haiti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown. Haiti fights it but they end up in guard.
Joe Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrico Haiti.
Stevenson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haiti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevenson trying to control but Haiti is working from the bottom.
Haiti wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws and elbow that misses. Haiti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevenson's guard. Nice move by Haiti!
Haiti trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haiti is one step ahead there.
Stevenson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Haiti uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haiti decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stevenson to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haiti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the cage.
Haiti struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
Haiti pulls guard effortlessly.
Stevenson has gone for a leg lock! Haiti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevenson's guard.
Haiti tries to stand but Stevenson is controlling from the bottom.
Stevenson punching from the bottom - just letting Haiti know he's still in a fight.
Stevenson striking off his back but it's not causing Haiti any problems.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stevenson lands an upkick as Haiti stands over him.
Haiti is fighting to break Stevenson's control of his arms but Stevenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haiti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haiti wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
Haiti is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevenson has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevenson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stevenson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stevenson with the ground and pound from mount.
Stevenson tries to control but Haiti wriggling away.
Haiti is bucking up trying to escape but Stevenson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents Haiti from getting the reversal.
Joe Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haiti is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevenson has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haiti is looking to escape.
Stevenson is stalling here but it's allowed Haiti to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haiti keeps working.
Stevenson winds up and cracks Haiti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haiti trying to hold on to Stevenson's head to control him but Stevenson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Stevenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Haiti wants to stall.
Haiti tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Haiti is looking to control Stevenson's arms but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haiti has his back to the cage.
Stevenson stops a takedown attempt from Haiti.
Haiti trying to stall but Stevenson improves his position.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haiti has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haiti with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown. Haiti fights it but they end up in guard.
Joe Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrico Haiti.
Haiti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haiti being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevenson is stalling in the full guard.
Haiti wants to control but Stevenson passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson drops an elbow to the side of Haiti's head.
Stevenson stalling.
Stevenson throwing shots but Haiti is blocking nicely.
Haiti tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevenson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haiti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Stevenson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haiti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haiti is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Haiti tries to get to full guard but Stevenson has control of the leg.
Stevenson stands up and beckons Haiti to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haiti wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haiti wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
Haiti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevenson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haiti taking some punishment here, with Stevenson in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson 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 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velez's entrance music is Jefe-Daddy Yankee. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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263 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Velez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Velez does no damage.
Velez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polo circles away quickly and effectively.
Velez misses with the combination.
Polo swats away the attempt to clinch by Velez.
Polo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Velez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Velez misses with a takedown
so Polo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Polo looking to pass the guard.
Polo trying to control but Velez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez looking for a guillotine here but Polo defends easily.
Polo advances position into side control!
Polo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velez, who protects the arm well.
Polo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Velez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polo tries for a kimura but Velez is defending well.
Polo throws an elbow but Velez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Polo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velez is trying to improve his position.
Velez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Polo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Polo tries to score with some ground and pound. Velez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velez is looking for a sweep.
Polo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Velez!
Velez tries to reverse the position but Polo maintains control.
Velez reaches up to try and control the position but Polo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Velez rolls and tries to escape and now Polo has his back!
Velez tries to escape but Polo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Polo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Velez with him. Velez is trying to defend but Polo has an arm under the chin now! Velez grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Polo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Rolinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolinha comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Engemann - Push It To The Limit. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Rolinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolinha.
Rolinha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rolinha has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Taylor's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Taylor is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rolinha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paulo Rolinha!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chinzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Hit and Run. Kyle Markson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chinzo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Markson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Markson's ribs.
Markson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Markson is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Machida is in trouble now - Markson has advanced to mount!
Machida tries to buck Markson off but he can't manage it.
Markson working for a guillotine from mount but Machida is in no mood to give up.
Machida is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Markson has taken his back!
Well, with Markson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Machida is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Machida has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson scores with strikes from the back.
Markson working for a choke but Machida is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida covers up after that shot from Markson.
Machida is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Machida takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Machida is trying to defend against the choke here but Markson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Markson Tightens the hold and Machida taps out furiously! Markson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Markson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Favalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaycer Silva!
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, Thiago Favalas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Favalas is out of range.
Favalas throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Favalas stuffs the takedown.
Favalas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Favalas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Favalas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Favalas is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Favalas won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Favalas is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Favalas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Favalas pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Favalas is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Favalas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favalas is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silva 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.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Favalas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Favalas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favalas wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Favalas is proving a slippery customer.
Favalas wants to stand and escape but instead Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favalas wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva with the ground and pound but Favalas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Favalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva stays in close to Favalas's body and controls the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Favalas keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Favalas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Favalas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Favalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva pushes Favalas up against the cage in a clinch.
Favalas gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaycer Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Favalas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Favalas is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Favalas is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking to advance position but Favalas won't allow it.
Silva looking for a submission but Favalas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to advance position but Favalas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Favalas is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Favalas misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Favalas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Favalas misses with a few strikes there.
Favalas misses with a two punch combination.
Favalas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Favalas.
Favalas fails with the takedown
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Favalas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Favalas any problems.
Favalas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Favalas trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Favalas slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Silva.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Favalas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is looking to control Favalas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Favalas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Favalas.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Favalas's head.
Favalas is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Favalas is breathing heavily.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Favalas's brow.
Silva postures up in Favalas's guard and throws a big left but Favalas blocks it.
Silva trying to control but Favalas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaycer Silva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Favalas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva prevents Favalas from getting back to his feet.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Favalas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Favalas blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favalas defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Favalas defends it.
Favalas is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Favalas turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Favalas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Favalas tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Favalas throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Favalas fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Thiago Favalas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favalas working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Favalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favalas is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Favalas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favalas is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaycer Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaycer Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. Mason Dixon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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176 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon!
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, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Dixon both land. Nice combination.
Griffin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Griffin to his feet.
Griffin misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Griffin looks gassed!
Dixon decides to stand back up. Dixon steps back and let's Griffin get back to his feet.
Griffin closes the distance but Dixon moves to the side
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
Dixon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dixon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dixon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Dixon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dixon working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
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.
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dixon is going olschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Dixon breaks the hold and Griffin is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Dixon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Tyson has chosen Slam as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dirk Ante has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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168 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Ante.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Ante circles away and keeps his distance.
Ante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Ante throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ante lands a body shot.
Ante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ante moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ante misses with a double jab.
Ante jabs at Tyson's body.
Ante cracks Tyson with a good jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Ante scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ante connects with a solid leg kick.
Ante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Ante.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ante - the referee stops the clock and Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ante. Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dirk Ante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Ante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson looks gassed!
Ante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Ante misses with a few strikes there.
Ante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dirk Ante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeAndre Tyson.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ante is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Ante.
Ante misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ante.
Ante lands a jab-cross combination.
Ante lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ante connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Tyson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Ante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dirk Ante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Highlights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Machida.
Derek Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida cracks Santiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida lands a head kick. Santiago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick but Santiago moves out of range.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Machida is looking to slow Santiago down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida with a hook.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santiago. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Santiago shrugs it off though.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Santiago's head.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santiago. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida feints and then cracks Santiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santiago down.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santiago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santiago's calf.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Santiago in the body.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
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!
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santiago backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Machida.
Santiago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida scores with the left hand. Santiago knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick from Machida lands but Santiago takes it in his stride.
Santiago is rocked!
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Santiago tries to avoid it.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Santiago to the ground! Machida dives into full mount looking to finish!
Oh Santiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Machida working Santiago over with strikes here.
Santiago seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machida content just to control the position here.
Machida looking to ground and pound but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Santiago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Machida.
Poor strikes thrown by Machida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machida throwing strikes here but Santiago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Machida looking to control but Santiago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santiago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santiago wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machida.
Santiago is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Machida throwing strikes here but Santiago is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Machida misses with a head shot.
Machida lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santiago hang on?
Machida punching from mount but Santiago doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Santiago holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Machida tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to ground and pound but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Santiago is trying to escape the mount.
Machida thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machida misses with a head shot.
Machida thowing shots but they're missing.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Machida throws some wild stikes that Santiago manages to avoid easily.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machida prevents Santiago from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Machida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santiago throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Machida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Santiago with an uppercut!
A left lands for Machida.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago avoids the head kick by Machida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Santiago down.
Santiago misses with the body kick
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Santiago shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Santiago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Santiago shrugs it off though.
Machida feints and then cracks Santiago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santiago down.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Santiago's head back.
A solid body kick from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Santiago backpedaling.
Machida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida lunges at Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santiago's hand.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big head kick from Machida and Santiago is sent sprawling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Santiago backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Machida both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Santiago hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Davol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davol comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Links 2 3 4. Fabregas has chosen We Fly High as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Davol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Davol misses its intended target.
Davol throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabregas.
Davol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davol throws a right and a left that Fabregas avoids nicely.
Davol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davol misses the shot to the body.
Davol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fabregas.
Davol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Davol.
Davol takes a swing at Fabregas's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Fabregas or perhaps it was just good defense by Davol which made him look bad.
Davol takes a swing at Fabregas's ribcage but misses.
Davol misses with a double jab.
Davol fails to land with a series of punches.
Davol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas shoots in and drives through. Davol sprawls well.
Davol connects with a nice looking jab.
Davol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fabregas is keeping the position for now.
Davol passes Fabregas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fabregas is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davol pulls his head out easily.
Davol trying to control from half guard but Fabregas is working away.
Davol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fabregas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fabregas looking for submissions off his back.
Davol is trying to control the action in half guard but Fabregas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davol tries to pass to full mount but Fabregas defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davol throws a right and a left that Fabregas avoids nicely.
Fabregas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davol doesn't manage to clinch there - Fabregas circles away.
Davol connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davol.
Fabregas dodges the punch combination from Davol.
Davol fails to land with a series of punches.
Fabregas misses with a takedown
and Davol counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruno Davol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesc Fabregas.
A telegraphed right hand from Davol misses the target.
Davol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davol lands a head shot.
Davol lands a nice hook to Fabregas's body. Fabregas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davol misses the jab.
Davol fails to land with a series of punches.
Fabregas with a poor takedown
and Davol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fabregas looks gassed!
Fabregas wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davol is looking for a kimura but Fabregas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davol to get the leverage.
Davol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fabregas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fabregas trying to hold on to Davol's head to control him but Davol postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Davol seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fabregas sees it coming and defends easily.
Davol is looking to advance position but Fabregas won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davol wants to take a breather but Fabregas is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fabregas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davol's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Davol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Fabregas.
Fabregas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fabregas throwing strikes from guard but Davol blocks nicely.
Davol working a defensive guard here.
Davol wants to sweep here but Fabregas controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabregas landing some decent shots from guard.
Davol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas wants to pass the guard but Davol is keeping the position.
Davol wants to sweep here but Fabregas controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fabregas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davol defends it nicely.
Fabregas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davol tries to avoid it but Fabregas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davol to the ground. Davol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabregas is breathing heavily.
Davol works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davol looking to secure an arm triangle but Fabregas defends it well.
Davol trying to control but Fabregas is having none of it.
Davol is really struggling to control Fabregas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Davol trying to mount his opponent but Fabregas defends it.
Fabregas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabregas actively working from the bottom here.
Davol is controlling the pace.
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.
Fabregas looking for submissions off his back.
Davol is trying to control. Fabregas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davol is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fabregas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fabregas tries to get to full guard but Davol has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Davol dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davol misses with a wild combination.
Davol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fabregas is trying to defend but Davol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fabregas is just riding it out for now. Davol eventually gives up the hold.
Fabregas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davol pulls his head out easily.
Davol is looking to take a break and control but Fabregas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davol moves nicely into side control.
Davol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davol is looking to take a break and control but Fabregas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Fabregas manages to get back to half guard.
Davol trying to pass the guard but Fabregas defending well.
Fabregas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davol.
Fabregas actively working from the bottom here.
Fabregas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fabregas is in trouble now - Davol has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davol lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fabregas is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davol moves to take his opponent's back.
Davol is looking for the choke from the back position but Fabregas is controlling his hands well.
Davol tries to keep control of the position but Fabregas is staying busy.
Fabregas tries to break free.
Davol has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fabregas is defending well but eventually Davol manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fabregas has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Davol!
Bruno Davol retains his welterweight title!
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