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VFC:A 18 - Event Horizon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with Bulls on Parade blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tristan West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses with a body shot.
Polo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Polo trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West is trying to stand back up but Polo is controlling him
West moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
West pulls Polo in to control the position.
West looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Polo has picked West up and slammed him! West can't keep hold of the triangle and Polo manages to pass to side control!
Polo moves into full mount!
West is trying desperately to improve position.
West has left one of his arms exposed and Polo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. West screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Polo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Terry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Griffin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Griffin!
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, Doc Terry!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Griffin throws a front kick that sends Terry stumbling back into the cage.
Doc Terry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terry jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Terry around his waist. Terry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Terry back into the cage.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Terry.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin tries to clinch but Terry moves out of range.
Griffin scores with a push kick.
Terry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Terry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terry.
Terry looks gassed!
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Terry misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin forces Terry back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
Terry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Griffin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Terry drops back down to his feet.
Griffin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Terry is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Terry dodges the ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terry keeps working.
Griffin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Terry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Terry is trying to improve his position.
Griffin 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.
Griffin 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.
Terry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griffin.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Griffin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Terry dodges the ground and pound from Griffin.
Terry struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Terry shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Terry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin lands with a hook. Terry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin pulls guard effortlessly.
Terry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Terry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin stands up from Terry's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terry tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Terry pushes him off.
Griffin lands a jab to the head.
Terry shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Terry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terry.
Griffin lands a two punch combo.
Griffin forces Terry back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Terry can't fight it off and eventually Griffin manages to take the fight to the floor. Terry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin passes Terry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Terry dodges it nicely.
Terry is pressing down on Griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Terry, up you get!
Terry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Terry's head.
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin 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.
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Terry fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice leg kick.
Terry shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peter Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffin digs a good hook to Terry's body.
Terry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griffin finds it's way round the side to connect with Terry's head.
Griffin tests Terry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffin gets a clinch.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Terry.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Terry back into the cage.
Griffin pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Terry has Griffin in his guard.
Griffin stands up from Terry's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Terry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a low kick, right behind Terry 's knee.
Griffin lands a jab.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Terry.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Terry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin clinches with his opponent.
Terry fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Terry around his waist. Terry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Terry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Terry is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Terry.
A left and a right from Griffin both land. Nice combination.
Peter Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Terry tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin pulls Terry into guard.
Terry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin pulls Terry in close to his closed guard and prevents Terry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Terry from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Terry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Terry misses with a head shot. Griffin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Terry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Terry, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry is looking for a triangle here but Griffin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Griffin throws an elbow but Terry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terry can do to turn this around?
Terry is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Terry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terry keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Griffin cracks Terry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a big head kick but Terry shrugs it off.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
Griffin rushes Terry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Terry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffin smiles and moves away.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. Terry should have avoided that one.
Terry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Terry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Terry is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Terry misses.
Peter Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terry has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin slips a jab from Terry.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat.
Terry slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin clinches.
Terry tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry misses with a takedown
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Terry has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin decides to pull guard.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terry postures up.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Terry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terry throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Terry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Griffin passes into half guard.
Terry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terry looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Terry is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Griffin working over Terry with some ground and pound. Terry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Terry has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Terry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peter Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terry actively working from the bottom here.
Terry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin drives through and clinches with Terry against the cage.
Doc Terry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Griffin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Davila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Davila was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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202 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Davila!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws the left hand but Davila avoids the punch easily.
Belfort lands a jab-cross combination.
Belfort cracks Davila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Belfort swings for the body but Davila moves out of range.
Belfort 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.
Davila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belfort lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belfort lands a jab to the nose.
Belfort cracks Davila with a good jab.
Belfort throws a right hand that Davila ducks under and follows up with a left that Davila also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belfort.
Belfort stuns Davila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belfort stalks Davila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davila's face. Davila staggers backwards, shaken.
Davila misses with a head kick.
Belfort thuds a left hand into Davila's body.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Davila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davila dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Davila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Davila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Belfort swinging wilding here.
Belfort takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Belfort looks to land a combination. Davila sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Davila with an open hand slap.
Davila dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Belfort swinging wilding here.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davila misses with a kick to the body.
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belfort throws out the jab.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Davila saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Davila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belfort throws a hook but Davila avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Belfort tests Davila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davila there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davila throws and low kick but Belfort moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Belfort. No joy for Davila on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belfort digs a good body shot into Davila's ribs.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belfort drops Davila with a beautiful combination! Davila stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belfort is looking for the KO!
Davila is rocked!
Belfort drops Davila with a huge uppercut! Davila drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Belfort is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubbs comes into the arena with I Am The Walrus by The Beatles blaring out of the sound system. Robert Stubbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stubbs.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stubbs throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva slips under a jab.
Stubbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stubbs scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Stubbs lands with a right and another and another! Silva is in big trouble! Stubbs lands again and this time it's lights out for Silva! A quality knockout there for Stubbs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Stubbs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo rodrigo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Markson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
rodrigo swinging wilding here.
rodrigo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
rodrigo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markson.
rodrigo takes a swing at Markson's ribcage but misses.
rodrigo misses with a looping left.
rodrigo misses with a two punch combination.
Markson swats away the attempt to clinch by rodrigo.
Markson slips a jab and a cross from rodrigo.
Markson fails with the takedown.
Markson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from rodrigo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markson.
rodrigo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but rodrigo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulo rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Markson.
rodrigo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markson backwards.
rodrigo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
rodrigo taking some punishment here, with Markson in his half guard.
Markson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markson is trying to work for a kimura but rodrigo is defending well.
Markson wants to take a breather but rodrigo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson throwing shots but rodrigo is blocking nicely.
rodrigo trying to control here.
rodrigo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
rodrigo is not content to let Markson control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Markson slips a straight right by rodrigo.
rodrigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markson manages to avoid it.
A big right from rodrigo misses.
Paulo rodrigo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from rodrigo.
A combination from rodrigo does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Paulo rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markson gets a takedown into half guard.
Markson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed rodrigo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Markson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! rodrigo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markson, into his guard.
Markson has control of rodrigo's left arm, preventing rodrigo from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson working a defensive guard but rodrigo passes into half guard.
Markson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Markson looking for a sweep. Not yet Markson, not yet.
Markson has control of rodrigo's left arm, preventing rodrigo from doing any damage.
Markson is trying to keep rodrigo in close.
rodrigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markson has momentary wrist control but rodrigo slips an elbow through the middle.
rodrigo works over Markson with some ground and pound from guard.
rodrigo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo rodrigo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
rodrigo throws a series of punches but Markson avoids them all with ease.
rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markson.
rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
rodrigo sneaks back into half guard.
Markson is stalling here. rodrigo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Markson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and rodrigo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Markson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked rodrigo off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rodrigo is in bad spot here.
rodrigo is trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. rodrigo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
rodrigo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Markson.
Markson looking to break rodrigo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. rodrigo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Markson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Markson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. rodrigo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
rodrigo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Markson throwing shots but rodrigo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson misses with a head shot. rodrigo uses the momentum to regain guard.
rodrigo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
rodrigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markson stands and steps away. rodrigo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
rodrigo tries to clinch up.
rodrigo fails in his attempt to clinch.
rodrigo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paulo rodrigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rodrigo looks to land a combination but Markson avoids it well.
Markson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from rodrigo.
Markson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by rodrigo.
rodrigo is looking to clinch but Markson is avoiding it.
Markson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markson drops back, looking for a kneebar! rodrigo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. rodrigo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from rodrigo!
Markson wants to control but rodrigo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on rodrigo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Markson gets back to full guard.
Markson is controlling rodrigo's posture.
Markson looking for a sweep. Not yet Markson, not yet.
rodrigo stops Markson from standing up.
Markson controlling rodrigo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Markson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
rodrigo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
rodrigo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Markson smiles and moves away.
rodrigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
rodrigo loads up on a big right hand but Markson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
rodrigo misses with a hook.
Markson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
rodrigo throws a right hand that Markson ducks under and follows up with a left that Markson also avoids with ease.
Markson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from rodrigo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rodrigo misses the shot to the body.
Markson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. rodrigo is trying to defend but Markson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
rodrigo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. rodrigo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markson.
Kyle Markson has got the better of the ground game so far.
rodrigo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson is keen to just control but rodrigo is a slippery customer.
Markson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Markson trying to mount his opponent but rodrigo defends it.
rodrigo is not content to let Markson control the position.
Markson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing rodrigo to regain full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markson.
Markson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear rodrigo down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson decides to stand back up.
rodrigo cracks Markson with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from rodrigo.
Markson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Markson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… rodrigo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by rodrigo and Markson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Markson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Markson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Markson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
rodrigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
rodrigo is not content to let Markson control the position.
Markson is trying to ground and pound but rodrigo uses the momentary lack of control by Markson to regain half guard.
rodrigo trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Markson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Markson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Marks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Davies!
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, Joey Marks!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marks looking to pass the guard.
Marks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marks advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davies moves into full guard.
Marks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davies is keeping the position for now.
Davies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marks has managed to get both his arms back between Davies's legs - danger averted.
Marks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies looking for subs off his back but Marks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Davies looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marks has hold of Davies's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davies manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies is squirming around, avoiding Marks's attempts to control the action.
Marks controlling the position easily from mount.
Marks gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Davies tries for a takedown but Marks circles away easily
and Marks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davies!
Davies is breathing heavily.
Marks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davies has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davies!
Marks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davies has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Marks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marks trying to keep a closed guard but Davies is proving a slippery customer.
Davies is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davies sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marks's guard.
Marks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marks wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marks is trying to stand.
Marks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davies passes Marks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marks tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies seems to be working for a kimura but Marks defends the submission attempt.
Marks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Marks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marks gets the takedown into side control.
Marks looking to control but instead Davies has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Davies actively working from the bottom here.
Davies pushes Marks off looking to stand but Marks dives back in and keeps control.
Marks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marks is trying to control. Davies wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Davies is defending well.
Marks is looking for a kimura but Davies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marks to get the leverage.
Marks moves nicely into side control.
Marks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davies, who protects the arm well.
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.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marks stands up and beckons Davies to his feet.
Tyler Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks tries to clinch but Davies is having none of it.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Davies counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davies uses it to pass to side control.
Marks regains half guard.
Marks works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davies manages to get himself to full guard.
Marks trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marks landing some decent shots from guard.
Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marks is aware though and is defending well.
Marks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davies.
Davies is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marks trying to keep a closed guard but Davies is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Marks is trying to keep Davies in close.
Marks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marks seems to be working for a kimura but Davies defends the submission attempt.
Davies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Marks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marks.
Marks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davies did well to prevent Marks getting side control.
Marks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davies works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marks advances position into side control!
Marks advances to full mount.
Marks with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks trying to control but Davies is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies has given up his back here. Will Marks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Davies rolls, trying to escape but Marks keeps control of the position.
Marks biding his time, looking for the opening.
Davies is keeping busy.
Davies is in a bad position with Marks working for a choke. Davies manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Marks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Davies should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marks has tightened it up now! Davies should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Marks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Leonard Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Batista is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Leonard Stubbs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batista circles away.
Stubbs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batista was covering up waiting for the punch and Stubbs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stubbs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batista looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batista looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batista!
Stubbs tries to bench press Batista off him but Batista keeps the position.
Batista has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stubbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batista is fending him off so far but Stubbs persists. Nope, Batista circles away and we're back to standing.
Stubbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batista can pounce on him.
Batista scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Batista tries to bum rush Stubbs with a series of wild strikes but Stubbs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batista scores with a one two! Stubbs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stubbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joao Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Leonard Stubbs.
Stubbs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batista sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stubbs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batista's waist but Batista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stubbs off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Stubbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stubbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Batista lands with a hook. Stubbs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Stubbs with that takedown attempt.
Stubbs looks gassed!
Batista digs a good hook to Stubbs's body.
Batista fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stubbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batista scores with a three punch combo!
Batista scores with a body shot.
Batista moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batista cracks Stubbs with a good jab.
Donk. Batista catches Stubbs right on the button with a cross.
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!
Stubbs misses with a takedown attempt - Batista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batista lands with a nice body punch.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stubbs needs to keep his hands up - Batista had a free shot at his head there.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stubbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batista lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista scores with a hook to the body. Stubbs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batista cracks Stubbs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Batista lands a hook that stumbles Stubbs back into the cage. Batista follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stubbs to the canvas! Batista pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stubbs has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joao Batista!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Rolinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante comes to the cage accompanied by Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Rolinha has chosen Paul Engemann - Push It To The Limit as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Rolinha!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ante throws a nice looking combination but Rolinha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ante stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolinha. Rolinha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ante misses with a wild body shot.
Rolinha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ante stuffs the takedown.
Dirk Ante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Rolinha.
Ante lands a left and a right that send Rolinha crashing to the mat, dazed. Ante thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolinha.
Rolinha works to advance to full mount. Ante defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ante is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ante taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ante is squirming around, avoiding Rolinha's attempts to control the action.
Rolinha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ante is working to get back to half guard.
Ante regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolinha controlling the action here.
Ante is trying to stand.
Ante trying to control from the bottom.
Rolinha prevents Ante from standing back up.
Rolinha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolinha.
Rolinha prevents Ante from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolinha is keen to just control but Ante is a slippery customer.
Ante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rolinha.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolinha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolinha looks gassed!
Rolinha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rolinha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ante tries to avoid it but Rolinha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ante to the ground. Ante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolinha tries for a takedown but Ante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolinha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rolinha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ante rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolinha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante lands a jab to the head.
Ante feints and then cracks Rolinha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolinha down.
Ante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rolinha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ante stuns Rolinha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ante throws a shot to the body.
Ante connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Ante.
Ante throws a combination. Rolinha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rolinha is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolinha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolinha is still on wobbly legs! Can Ante finish him?
Ante connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rolinha! He's out on his feet! Ante rushes in and drops Rolinha with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dirk Ante!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Highlights. 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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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Johnson.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Machida is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Machida catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machida.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Machida is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
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 connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida connects with the punch.
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Machida lands a nice looking body kick.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Machida lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson 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.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Johnson.
Machida throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Johnson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Machida.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Machida.
Lyoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Machida throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Johnson.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
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.
A head kick from Machida lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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