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Torment 6 - Contempt PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoster Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoster Killer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zac Rice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoster Killer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice gets the takedown into side control.
Killer seems a little lost for a moment, as Rice dominates the positioning.
Rice stands up and beckons Killer to his feet.
Killer is looking to clinch but Rice is avoiding it.
Rice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Killer throws some wild stikes that Rice manages to avoid easily.
Rice tries to hold on but Killer postures up.
Rice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Killer tries to pass to full mount but Rice defends it.
Rice makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rice gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Killer is looking to control Rice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rice stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rice fails with the takedown.
That's two 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.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Rice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Killer won't be happy with that.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Killer prevents Rice from improving position.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Rice working the ground and pound.
Rice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rice is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
Rice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Rice is really struggling to control Killer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rice postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rice tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rice swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer misses with a takedown
and Rice counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Killer's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer working for a triangle but Rice defends it easily.
Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rice trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Rice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Rice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick from Killer lands but Rice takes it in his stride.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rice. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.
Rice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rice scores with a takedown into Killer's guard.
Rice trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rice advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rice.
Rice is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer is trying to escape back to his feet but Rice uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice tries to move to mount but Killer blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice works to advance to full mount. Killer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Killer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Killer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Killer regains half guard.
Killer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rice is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rice tries to stand and escape but Killer is controlling the position.
Rice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rice throws a strike but Killer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rice wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rice sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killer is trying to defend but Rice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killer is just riding it out for now. Rice eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rice is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head.
Rice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Rice slips a nice elbow through Killer's hands, connecting with Killer's forehead.
Rice 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.
Rice works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rice punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killer is looking to escape.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rice looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Rice dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rice moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Rice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rice is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rice to get the leverage.
Killer tries to kick Rice off but Rice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rice looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Killer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rice looking to ground and pound but Killer is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Killer has worked his arm free - good work by Killer!
Rice tries to move to mount but Killer blocks the move with his legs.
Rice trying to control the position but Killer is working away.
Rice wants to stand but Killer has his arm trapped.
Rice tries to move into full mount but can't pass Killer's legs.
Rice trying to control the position but Killer is working away.
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.
Killer struggling a bit here.
Rice advances nicely into full mount.
Rice looking to secure an arm triangle but Killer defends it well.
Rice tries to control but Killer wriggling away.
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice landing shots from mount.
Rice has hold of Killer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Killer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rice wants to control the pace but Killer is squirming around nicely.
Killer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rice stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A nice combination there by Killer.
Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rice to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rice stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rice has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Rice decides to pull guard.
Rice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killer is one step ahead there.
Killer looking to sit in guard and control but Rice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rice is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Ghoster Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zac Rice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer is looking for a triangle but Rice pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rice, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Rice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Lodge. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikel Davids!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davids's guard.
Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davids can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Davids preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davids is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davids is keeping the position for now.
Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santos 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.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Davids is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davids manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Davids's guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davids is keeping the position for now.
Santos 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Davids is keeping the position.
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.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos controlling from the top position.
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Santos throws and elbow that misses. Davids uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santos's guard. Nice move by Davids!
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos striking off his back but it's not causing Davids any problems.
Davids avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos pulls Davids in close to prevent any damage.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davids manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control from the top but Davids keeps moving.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Davids blocks nicely.
Santos won't allow Davids to sweep him here.
Davids trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Davids utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Santos 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Davids tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Davids tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikel Davids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davids tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos stalks Davids and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davids's face. Davids staggers backwards, shaken.
Davids checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Davids.
Davids takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Davids.
Davids fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patrick Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davids tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Davids tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davids is breathing heavily.
Davids fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos scores with a takedown into Davids's guard.
Davids keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Santos pushing down on Davids's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davids knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos with the ground and pound from mount.
Santos landing punches.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davids can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davids taking shots to the head.
Patrick Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos dominating with strikes here.
Santos breaks from Davids's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos scoring with strikes but Davids is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Santos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Davids wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Davids tries to clinch up
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davids's guard.
Santos works over Davids with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Davids takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is working Davids over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos passes Davids's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two 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.
Davids is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Davids is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davids can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Davids is defending well.
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davids with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mikel Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Davids tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davids for as long as he can get away with.
Patrick Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Roddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Roddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Torres!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roddick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Torres jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roddick closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Roddick pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roddick.
Roddick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roddick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roddick looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Roddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roddick doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
A head kick misses from Roddick.
Roddick darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Roddick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Roddick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres rushes Roddick with punches - Roddick moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Roddick goes down! Torres follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Torres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloth ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Handle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Don Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sloth ss!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handle slaps away a takedown attempt from ss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handle slaps away a takedown attempt from ss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handle closes the distance and clinches.
Handle gets underhooks to prevent ss's takedown attempt.
Don Handle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloth ss.
Handle wants a takedown.
Handle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
ss is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Handle trying to control the pace.
Handle works his way into side control.
Handle wants to control but ss is keeping him busy.
ss is looking for a sweep.
Handle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
ss can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle 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.
You can see the frustration on ss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handle landing strikes.
Handle wants to lay and pray for a moment but ss keeps working.
ss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handle off and has taken his back!
ss is controlling the position but Handle somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
ss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handle is just riding it out for now. ss eventually gives up the hold.
ss looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Handle is defending against the submission attempts here by ss.
ss is thwarting Handle's attempts to control the position.
Handle tries to roll over but ss keeps him under control.
ss is looking for a kimura but Handle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ss to get the leverage.
ss passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from ss.
Handle regains half guard.
Handle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Handle wants to get back to his feet but ss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ss wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Handle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ss wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ss looking to sit in guard and control but Handle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Handle looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but ss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ss working for a triangle but Handle defends it easily.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but ss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Handle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ss!
ss can't escape the position.
Handle content just to control the position here.
ss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Handle avoids the attempt from ss to control.
ss is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Handle locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! ss is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Handle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figueroa takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Figueroa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Figueroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Figueroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Figueroa!
Figueroa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Figueroa stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figueroa lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas. Figueroa follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gracie hang on?
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Victor Gracie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa works his way into full mount!
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Figueroa finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gracie looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Figueroa! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronald Figueroa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Thiago's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Thiago as Machida shoots in.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Machida throws a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida passes into half guard.
Machida is working for a kimura but Thiago is defending it quite comfortably.
Thiago avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machida.
Machida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machida throwing shots but Thiago is blocking nicely.
Thiago wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machida is looking for a kimura but Thiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machida to get the leverage.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machida is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida trying to control from half guard but Thiago is working away.
Thiago is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thiago avoid being mounted?
Thiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thiago defends it well.
Thiago keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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.
Thiago throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Thiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thiago gets a clinch.
Thiago lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Thiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thiago stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thiago scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks.
Thiago throws a one two combo.
Thiago lands with a kick to the temple. Machida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida walks into a jab.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Thiago tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thiago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machida in his tracks.
Thiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Thiago.
Thiago closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Machida tries to pull guard but Thiago holds him up against the cage and eventually Machida drops back down to his feet.
Thiago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thiago is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Thiago turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Machida seems a little lost for a moment, as Thiago dominates the positioning.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Thiago keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thiago lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida avoids the head kick by Thiago.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thiago sprawls well. Thiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Thiago cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thiago jabs Machida right on the nose. Machida blinks but takes it well.
Thiago connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Thiago works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida gets a clinch.
Thiago lands a takedown into guard.
Machida is trying to control the position but Thiago postures up.
Thiago won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thiago is aware though and is defending well.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Thiago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Thiago.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thiago counter with a right hand.
Thiago works the jab nicely.
Paulo Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Thiago there.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Thiago misses with a two punch combination.
Thiago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paulo Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Thiago's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thiago duly obliges.
Thiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thiago lands a jab.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick from Thiago lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Machida feints and as Thiago raises his hands in defense, Machida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thiago wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
Machida wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling Machida's posture.
Machida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thiago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thiago has escaped and now he's on top!
Thiago's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Machida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thiago has picked Machida up and slammed him! Machida can't keep hold of the triangle and Thiago manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Thiago keeps moving and retains side control.
Thiago remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Machida tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thiago presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulo Thiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thiago tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thiago to the ground. Thiago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thiago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thiago lands a lovely overhand right.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Thiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machida backs up against the cage.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thiago throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Thiago.
Thiago throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Thiago cracks Machida with a good jab.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thiago lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thiago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thiago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thiago, right into the meat.
Thiago tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machida blocks a head kick by Thiago.
Thiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Thiago.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thiago jumps guard and drags Machida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Machida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thiago is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Thiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thiago manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Thiago's guard.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Thiago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thiago can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machida trying to mount his opponent but Thiago defends it.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thiago clinches.
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida looking for a guillotine here but Thiago defends easily.
Thiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.
Tiago Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida is looking for a triangle here but Thiago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida tries to buck Thiago off but Thiago is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thiago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caua Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes's entrance music is Sisqo - The Thong Song. A fine choice. 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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160 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caua Moore!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Moore shoots in.
Moore swinging wilding here.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nunes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Nunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Nunes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nunes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Nunes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nunes prevents Moore from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moore scores with the left hand. Nunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away.
Moore with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a takedown into side control.
Antonio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caua Moore.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Nunes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nunes taking a breather here.
Nunes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Nunes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moore is not content to let Nunes control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nunes working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Nunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nunes.
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nunes taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore tries to buck Nunes off but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nunes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Nunes stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore tries to bench press Nunes off him but Nunes keeps the position.
Moore prevents Nunes from moving into mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.
Moore tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
Moore looks gassed!
Moore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nunes trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
Nunes stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Moore keeping full guard, as Nunes tries to pass.
Nunes advances to half guard.
Moore tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
Moore trying to control here.
Moore is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Nunes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nunes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Moore Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nunes's back instead.
Nunes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nunes works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Nunes is trying to keep Moore in close.
Nunes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nunes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moore is on top in guard.
Moore tries to stand but Nunes is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looking to control.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Nunes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moore!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nunes.
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.
Moore is squirming around, avoiding Nunes's attempts to control the action.
Nunes fails to take his opponent's back.
Moore tries to hold on but Nunes postures up.
Nunes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nunes is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunes shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nunes misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Nunes with a poor takedown
and Moore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Nunes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore moves into range and clinches up with Nunes.
Nunes breaks the clinch.
Moore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a single leg into guard. Moore didn't expect that.
Nunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nunes stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nunes trying to control the action but Moore is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nunes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moore to his feet.
Nunes closes the distance and clinches.
Nunes tries for a takedown but Moore manages to get underhooks.
Nunes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Moore punishes Nunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore cracks Nunes with a good jab.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Nunes moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Nunes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore wants to stall.
Moore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Nunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Nunes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moore is pulling down on Nunes's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Antonio Nunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore 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.
Moore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caua Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Antonio Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nunes wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunes, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nunes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sly Stallone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stallone throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Stallone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stallone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Stallone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stallone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza walks into a jab.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stallone.
Stallone drops Souza with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Souza! Stallone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Stallone!
Sly Stallone is the new heavyweight champion!
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