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Kings of Rio 19 - Father's Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braylon Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corliss Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Braylon Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corliss Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfe lands a front kick.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Wolfe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wolfe won't allow it.
Wolfe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolfe jumps guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Wolfe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson has Wolfe pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolfe scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe advances position into side control!
Wolfe tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Wolfe's head to control him but Wolfe postures up.
Johnson looks gassed!
Wolfe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Wolfe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
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.
Wolfe seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfe has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Braylon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corliss Johnson.
Wolfe manages to break the clinch.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wolfe clinches up against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wolfe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolfe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolfe is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Wolfe circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wolfe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Braylon Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?
Wolfe stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Wolfe stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Wolfe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control.
Wolfe wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Wolfe's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolfe, at least for the moment.
Wolfe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylon Wolfe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolfe throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wolfe won't allow it.
Wolfe lands a right hand.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Braylon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corliss Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wolfe holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wolfe holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfe drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson won't allow Wolfe to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wolfe lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wolfe closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wolfe won't allow it.
Wolfe breaks from the clinch.
Wolfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolfe scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolfe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Wolfe sprawls well.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Wolfe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Wolfe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolfe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfe is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Wolfe regains half guard.
Wolfe connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is keen to just control but Wolfe is a slippery customer.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Wolfe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Wolfe from getting back to his feet.
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolfe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylon Wolfe 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!
Wolfe lands a front kick.
Wolfe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolfe instigates a clinch.
Wolfe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolfe - that will leave a mark!
Braylon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is pulling down on Wolfe's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wolfe is now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Wolfe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfe throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Johnson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Wolfe follows into mount!
Wolfe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wolfe wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wolfe wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson controls Wolfe momentarily but Wolfe frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling Wolfe's posture.
Despite being in the dominant position, Corliss Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Braylon Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corliss Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfe as he jumps to the side.
Wolfe tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfe lands a head kick!
Wolfe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Wolfe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfe throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Johnson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Wolfe as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Johnson is left battered and dazed whilst Wolfe and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylon Wolfe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Tooreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tooreal comes to the cage accompanied by Untouchable by Tupac Shakur. Dwayne Tooreal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaq Diesel's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Tooreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaq Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tooreal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diesel doesn't seem bothered though.
Tooreal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tooreal but Tooreal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tooreal which made him look bad.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Diesel.
A punch lands to the side of Diesel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaq Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Tooreal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diesel fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tooreal which made him look bad.
Tooreal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tooreal scores with a hook.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tooreal circles away.
Tooreal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tooreal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel moves forwards but Tooreal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tooreal scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Tooreal connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tooreal's guard.
Tooreal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diesel is controlling him.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tooreal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tooreal tries to stand but Diesel is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel is striking from the bottom but Tooreal uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Tooreal moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Tooreal trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tooreal tries to stand but Diesel is controlling his head.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tooreal off and has taken his back!
Diesel throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Diesel somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Tooreal is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal 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.
Tooreal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
Tooreal digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Tooreal which made him look bad.
A left lands for Tooreal.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tooreal circles away.
Tooreal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diesel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tooreal counters with a straight right hand.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Diesel.
Diesel looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Diesel fails with the takedown
and Tooreal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tooreal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooreal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diesel tries to pull guard but Tooreal won't allow it.
Tooreal breaks from the clinch.
Tooreal lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt
and Tooreal counters with a stiff right hand.
Tooreal instigates a clinch.
Tooreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Tooreal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tooreal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tooreal throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tooreal counter with a right hand.
Tooreal jabs at Diesel's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Tooreal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tooreal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tooreal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tooreal connects with a solid leg kick.
Tooreal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tooreal counters by clinching up.
Diesel looking for a takedown.
Diesel prevents Tooreal from breaking the clinch.
Tooreal trying to stall but Diesel improves his position.
Tooreal can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking for a takedown.
Diesel wants a takedown but no success here.
Diesel fails to pull guard.
Diesel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diesel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tooreal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tooreal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tooreal can't break the clinch.
Diesel drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tooreal passes into half guard.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Diesel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Tooreal controlling him for the moment.
Tooreal wants to stand but Diesel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tooreal preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tooreal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diesel's guard.
Diesel has his foot on Tooreal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tooreal works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Tooreal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diesel moves out of range as Tooreal strikes.
A punch combination from Tooreal misses.
Diesel shoots and misses
and Tooreal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diesel misses with a takedown
and Tooreal counters with a nice leg kick.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Tooreal circles away easily
and Tooreal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dwayne Tooreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Diesel.
Decent striking displayed by Tooreal there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tooreal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tooreal is fending him off so far but Diesel persists. Nope, Tooreal circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tooreal counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tooreal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tooreal connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a takedown
and Tooreal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tooreal.
Diesel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tooreal swivels and escapes.
Tooreal throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shaq Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal shoots in but Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tooreal but Tooreal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tooreal as he jumps to the side.
Tooreal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diesel with a poor takedown
and Tooreal counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tooreal as he avoids it easily.
Tooreal lands a two punch combo.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tooreal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tooreal counters with a one-two to the body.
Diesel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Tooreal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tooreal manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Tooreal's guard.
Diesel is looking to work some ground and pound but Tooreal has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tooreal has momentary wrist control but Diesel slips an elbow through the middle.
Tooreal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diesel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diesel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tooreal is keeping the position for now.
Diesel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Tooreal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tooreal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Tooreal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Torro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Douglass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Torro had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Torro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donovan Douglass!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torro moves in looking to clinch but Douglass pushes him off.
Torro looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Torro shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Douglass as Torro shoots in.
Douglass shoots and misses
and Torro counters with a shoot takedown. Douglass fights it but they end up in guard.
Torro looking to pass the guard.
Torro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torro forces his way into half guard.
Douglass actively working from the bottom here.
Douglass won't allow Torro to pass to mount.
Torro is trying to work for a kimura but Douglass is defending well.
Douglass actively working from the bottom here.
Torro is looking for a kimura but Douglass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torro to get the leverage.
Douglass actively working from the bottom here.
Torro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Douglass defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass keeping hold of Torro's head, controlling as best he can.
Douglass is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douglass defending well though.
Douglass actively working from the bottom here.
Torro is looking to advance position but Douglass won't allow it.
Torro wants to take a breather but Douglass is having none of it.
Douglass is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Torro pulls his head out easily.
Torro is looking for a kimura but Douglass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torro to get the leverage.
Torro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Douglass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Douglass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Douglass working for a triangle but Torro defends it easily.
Torro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Douglass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Douglass has escaped and now he's on top!
Torro working for a triangle but Douglass defends it easily.
Torro is looking for a triangle but Douglass pushes his legs off easily.
Douglass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torro tries to roll over but Douglass keeps him under control.
Douglass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglass is working for a guillotine from mount but Torro frees his head quite easily.
Torro regains half guard.
Douglass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Douglass 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torro manages to get to full guard.
Torro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torro wants to sweep but no luck.
Douglass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Douglass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Douglass regains half guard.
Douglass is trying to get back to full guard.
Douglass trying to control here.
Douglass gets back to full guard.
Torro pushes down on Douglass's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglass trying to control here.
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 Rickson Torro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Douglass drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Douglass wants to control from the top but Torro keeps moving.
Torro working for a triangle but Douglass defends it easily.
Torro working for a triangle but Douglass defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Douglass manages to get himself to full guard.
Rickson Torro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douglass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglass is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Torro rolls with it to try and escape but Douglass cranks on the arm and Torro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donovan Douglass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Guedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Fonseca's entrance music is "Chokechain" - 3oh!3. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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18
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Guedes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes scores with a spinning back kick!
A combination from Guedes does no damage.
Guedes gets caught flat footed, as da Fonseca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
da Fonseca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guedes is trying to keep da Fonseca in close.
da Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from Guedes.
da Fonseca wants to pass the guard but Guedes is keeping the position.
da Fonseca is working hard here to advance position.
Guedes wants to stand but da Fonseca is controlling the position.
da Fonseca pushing down on Guedes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
da Fonseca drops an elbow to the side of Guedes's head.
da Fonseca prevents Guedes from improving his position.
Guedes looks like he's trying to stand up.
da Fonseca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
da Fonseca is looking to advance position but Guedes won't allow it.
da Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Guedes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guedes is trying to stand back up but da Fonseca is controlling him
da Fonseca stalling.
Guedes is trying to stand back up but da Fonseca is controlling him
Guedes looks gassed!
da Fonseca frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
da Fonseca blocks Guedes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
da Fonseca with the ground and pound from mount.
da Fonseca pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guedes is looking to improve his position but da Fonseca isn't that keen on the idea.
da Fonseca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Guedes wants to get back to his feet.
da Fonseca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guedes taking shots to the head.
da Fonseca is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guedes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
da Fonseca cracks Guedes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guedes is in all sorts of trouble here.
da Fonseca controlling the pace for now.
Guedes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
da Fonseca prevents Guedes from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Guedes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
da Fonseca unloading with bombs!
Guedes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guedes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Guedes is looking to improve his position but da Fonseca isn't that keen on the idea.
da Fonseca has control of Guedes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guedes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Guedes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca lands with some strikes.
da Fonseca is landing with some decent strikes but Guedes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
da Fonseca looking to secure an arm triangle but Guedes defends it well.
da Fonseca is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Guedes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Guedes is squirming around, avoiding da Fonseca's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! da Fonseca connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Guedes is rocked!
da Fonseca is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! da Fonseca extends the arm and Guedes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Estacio da Fonseca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Rigs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Woodward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spencer Rigs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Woodward!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woodward looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rigs is pressing down on Woodward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigs working for a triangle but Woodward defends it easily.
Woodward stopping the sweep attempt from Rigs.
Rigs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Woodward stopping the sweep attempt from Rigs.
Rigs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rigs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Woodward is trying desperately to improve position.
Rigs landing shots from mount.
Woodward tries to reverse the position but Rigs maintains control.
Rigs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rigs landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodward is looking to improve his position but Rigs isn't that keen on the idea.
Rigs with a couple of short strikes.
Rigs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rigs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Woodward can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rigs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rigs raining down shots from the mount!
Rigs has control of Woodward's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Woodward regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woodward working to try and regain half guard.
Woodward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rigs lands a big elbow.
Rigs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woodward looks a forlorn figure.
Woodward tries to reverse the position but Rigs maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woodward tries to reverse the position but Rigs maintains control.
Rigs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woodward looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rigs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Woodward is defending well though. Rigs let's go of the attempt for now.
Woodward covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rigs looking for the RNC.
Woodward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Woodward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rigs landing some decent shots from guard.
Woodward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigs tries to free his leg and advance position but Woodward is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rigs wants to control from the top but Woodward keeps moving.
Rigs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rigs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rigs advances position into side control!
Woodward takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rigs 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.
Woodward taking a bit of punishment here - Rigs scoring with strikes.
Woodward tries to improve position but can't.
Rigs landing strikes.
Woodward takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Woodward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woodward is trying to work for a kimura but Rigs is defending well.
Rigs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rigs manages to get to full guard.
Rigs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woodward's guard.
Rigs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woodward is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rigs connects with a decent elbow.
Woodward is looking to regain half guard here but Rigs keeps moving and retains side control.
Rigs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Woodward is trying to get back to half guard.
Woodward gets back to half guard.
Woodward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Woodward looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodward, not yet.
Rigs lands a couple of elbows.
Rigs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rigs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rigs cracks Woodward with a big right hand but Woodward just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Rigs 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.
Rigs misses with a takedown attempt
and Woodward counters with a single leg into guard. Rigs didn't expect that.
Rigs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rigs prevents Woodward from getting the reversal.
Rigs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Woodward is trying to escape the mount.
Rigs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Woodward is looking to get to half guard.
Rigs lands a big elbow.
Woodward is looking to improve his position but Rigs isn't that keen on the idea.
Rigs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rigs landing shots from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rigs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Woodward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rigs landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rigs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rigs landing strikes from the mount.
Woodward regains half guard.
Rigs prevents Woodward from improving his position.
Woodward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rigs distracts Woodward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woodward wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodward looking for a guillotine here but Rigs defends easily.
Woodward looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodward, not yet.
Rigs stands up over Woodward, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rigs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rigs's guard.
Woodward postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rigs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woodward, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward working for a triangle but Rigs defends it easily.
Woodward has his foot on Rigs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigs works his way back into a safe position though.
Woodward keeping moving, preventing Rigs from controlling successfully.
Woodward manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rigs tries to hold on but Woodward pushes him away.
Woodward wants to finish this one by submission but Rigs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Woodward.
Woodward prevents Rigs from getting the reversal.
Rigs is working hard here to advance position.
Woodward looking to secure an arm triangle but Rigs defends it well.
Rigs tries to reverse the position but Woodward maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward working for a guillotine from mount but Rigs is in no mood to give up.
Rigs tries to hold on but Woodward pushes him away.
Woodward prevents Rigs from getting the reversal.
Woodward working for a submission but Rigs is keeping him at bay.
Rigs is looking to improve his position but Woodward isn't that keen on the idea.
Rigs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rigs with a nice head shot there.
Rigs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodward is keeping the position for now.
Rigs trying to control but Woodward is working from the bottom.
Woodward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rigs trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigs lands a couple of elbows.
Rigs 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.
Rigs pushing down on Woodward's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woodward wants to improve his position but Rigs is controlling well.
Rigs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woodward manages to get to full guard.
Woodward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rigs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woodward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rigs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woodward is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Woodward 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!
Rigs misses with a takedown
and Woodward counters with a single leg into guard. Rigs didn't expect that.
Alex Woodward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rigs 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.
Woodward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woodward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rigs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rigs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rigs!
Woodward sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Woodward is looking to improve his position.
Rigs drops an elbow to the side of Woodward's head.
Rigs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Woodward's head.
Woodward gets back to full guard.
Rigs cracks Woodward with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodward lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rigs!
Woodward working for a submission but Rigs is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigs is working to get back to half guard.
Rigs has given up his back. Will we see Woodward going for some submissions?
Woodward is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rigs is defending well though. Woodward let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woodward not allowing Rigs to control his hands.
Rigs breaks Woodward's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rigs wants to control from the top but Woodward keeps moving.
Woodward wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rigs trying to control the position from guard on top but Woodward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigs advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigs controlling the pace.
Rigs wants to free his trapped foot but Woodward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woodward actively working from the bottom here.
Rigs working over Woodward with some ground and pound. Woodward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigs trying to pass the guard but Woodward defending well.
Rigs is looking for a kimura but Woodward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rigs to get the leverage.
Woodward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rigs.
Woodward looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rigs tries for a takedown but Woodward circles away easily
and Woodward counters with a takedown into side control.
Woodward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rigs, who protects the arm well.
Rigs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rigs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rigs throws a couple of heel strikes.
Rigs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rigs is keeping the position for now.
Rigs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woodward pushing down on Rigs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woodward wants to pass the guard but Rigs is defending well.
Rigs tries to roll over but Woodward keeps him under control.
Rigs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigs.
Rigs thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rigs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woodward is one step ahead there.
Woodward passes Rigs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward 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.
Rigs manages to get to full guard.
Woodward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woodward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rigs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woodward advances to half guard.
Woodward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rigs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woodward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigs defends it well.
Rigs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Woodward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woodward 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 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Woodward!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Dasari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasari comes to the cage accompanied by Stinkfist. Gonzalez has chosen Cyanide by Metallica as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasha Dasari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dasari scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
Dasari is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dasari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dasari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez wants to control but Dasari postures up.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a sweep but Dasari has mounted him!
Gonzalez is trying to escape the mount.
Dasari goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Dasari keeps moving.
Dasari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dasari wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dasari is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but instead Dasari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dasari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez trying to strike off his back.
Dasari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dasari trying to control from Gonzalez's half guard. Gonzalez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dasari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dasari thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dasari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dasari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Dasari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dasari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gonzalez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dasari looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonzalez is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dasari is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez trying his best to control but Dasari has mounted him.
Dasari looking to control but Gonzalez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dasari swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gonzalez is now in Dasari's guard. A big mistake from Dasari there, giving up the dominant position!
Dasari had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gonzalez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dasari Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gonzalez's back instead.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Dasari manages to sink in the hooks.
Dasari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dasari doesn't have the hooks in and Gonzalez manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasari looking for a sweep. Not yet Dasari, not yet.
Gonzalez passes Dasari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dasari looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gonzalez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dasari is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dasari tries to control the position but Gonzalez now has his back.
Dasari looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gonzalez.
Dasari breaks Gonzalez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Dasari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dasari is holding on for now.
Gonzalez is thwarting Dasari's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Dasari 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.
Dasari throws a head kick that misses.
Dasari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasha Dasari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dasari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Dasari tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dasari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dasari doesn't seem phased though.
Dasari misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez shoots in and bounces Dasari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dasari working a defensive guard but Gonzalez passes into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Dasari is defending well.
Dasari is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dasari is looking to improve his position.
Dasari gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dasari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dasari trying to control the position.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dasari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dasari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dasari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dasari!
Dasari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dasari stands up.
Dasari throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasari rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dasari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Dasari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dasari is trying to trip Gonzalez. He has hold of a leg but Gonzalez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dasari persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Dasari's posture.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dasari stands up and waves to Gonzalez to follow him.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Dasari.
Dasari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dasari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dasari.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dasari uses his free foot to push down on Gonzalez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position but Dasari isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzalez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Dasari maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dasari with good strikes from the mount here!
Gonzalez is trying to reverse the position but instead Dasari has taken his back - oops!
Dasari looking for the choke but no joy.
Gonzalez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dasari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dasari is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Dasari.
Dasari is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Dasari tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a single leg into guard. Dasari didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Dasari dominated that second round.
That's time! Dasari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dasari doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Dasari cracks the inside of Gonzalez's front leg.
Dasari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dasari misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dasari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzalez.
Dasari is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dasari avoid being mounted?
Dasari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dasari is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dasari defends it well.
Dasari gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead Dasari has managed to sweep!
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Dasari from controlling successfully.
Dasari stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dasari tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing Dasari from standing up.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dasari is one step ahead there.
Joel Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gonzalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dasari misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dasari's guard.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dasari is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez stands up from Dasari's guard - Gonzalez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gonzalez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dasari.
Dasari is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Dasari throws a head kick that half lands.
Dasari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dasari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasha Dasari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasari can't escape the position.
Gonzalez wants to take Dasari's back but he can't do it this time.
Dasari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joel Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez seems to be working for a kimura but Dasari defends the submission attempt.
Dasari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasari tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Dasari moves into full guard.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Dasari working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Dasari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dasari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonzalez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dasari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Dasari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Padilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios comes to the cage accompanied by Insane in the Membrane. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Rios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Padilha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilha is looking to clinch but Rios is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rios - that will leave a mark!
Rios throws a hook but Padilha blocks it.
Padilha dodges the punch combination from Rios.
Rios misses with a body kick.
Rios pushes Padilha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Padilha wants to stall.
Padilha jumps guard.
Padilha wants to sweep but no luck.
Rios wants to control from the top but Padilha keeps moving.
Padilha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Padilha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rios controls the pace.
Padilha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Padilha wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment.
Rios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rios stays in close to Padilha's body and controls the position.
Rios has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios looking to pass the guard.
Rios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rios landing with the ground and pound.
Rios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Padilha.
Rios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Padilha keeping full guard, as Rios tries to pass.
Rios wants to control from the top but Padilha keeps moving.
Rios has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Padilha is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rios is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Rios just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Padilha moves out of range of the body kick from Rios.
Padilha blocks a head kick by Rios.
Rios throws a front kick aimed at Padilha's knee but Padilha avoids it well.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigo Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios looks to land a combination but Padilha avoids it well.
Rios tries to land a front kick but Padilha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Padilha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rios's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios is trying to keep Padilha in close.
Padilha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rios manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Padilha has Rios in his guard.
Rios scoring with punches to the head and body.
Padilha looking for a guillotine here but Rios defends easily.
Padilha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rios manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padilha looks gassed!
Padilha wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Padilha 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.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios moves into the clinch successfully.
Rios lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios lands a nice knee to the body.
Rios stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rios.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios tries to clinch but Padilha moves out of range.
Padilha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Padilha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rios closes the distance and clinches.
Padilha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Padilha is breathing heavily.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
Padilha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodrigo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Padilha.
Rios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rios just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rios lands an elbow just above Padilha 's eye.
Rios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rios connects with a nasty looking knee right to Padilha's face.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rios here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Padilha jumps guard but Rios stands there with Padilha around his waist. Padilha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Rios looks to score with a jab to the body but Padilha is just out of range.
Padilha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily.
Rios connects with a high kick.
Rios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilha manages to avoid it.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Padilha moved out of range.
Rodrigo Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Padilha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rios swivels and escapes.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios looks to score with a jab to the body but Padilha is just out of range.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Padilha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Padilha wants to work for an arm triangle but Rios is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Padilha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rios doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Padilha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios wants to control but Padilha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rios is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rios tries to kick Padilha off but Padilha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Padilha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Padilha is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rios as he works his way to full guard.
Rios wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Padilha on the ground.
Rios keeping full guard, as Padilha tries to pass.
Rios looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rios wants to sweep here but Padilha controlling him for the moment.
That's four 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.
Rios wants to stand but Padilha is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rios throws a shot from downtown. Padilha moves away and avoids it.
Padilha moves out of range of the body kick from Rios.
Padilha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rios is looking to slow Padilha down with leg kicks.
Rios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rios looks to clinch
and Padilha counters with a shoot takedown. Rios fights it but they end up in guard.
Padilha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rios dives on top into guard.
Rios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Padilha has his foot on Rios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rios works his way back into a safe position though.
Padilha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Padilha looking for a guillotine here but Rios defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodrigo Rios will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Padilha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rios's guard.
Rios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Padilha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rios looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rios looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rios!
Rios decides to stand back up. Rios steps back and let's Padilha get back to his feet.
Padilha fails with a takedown attempt.
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Rios finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Rios.
Padilha blocks a head kick by Rios.
Rios darts in and clinches Padilha up against the cage.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Padilha jumps guard but Rios stands there with Padilha around his waist. Padilha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rios using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Rios lands a nice hook to Padilha's body. Padilha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodrigo Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios is looking to clinch but Padilha is avoiding it.
Padilha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rios circles away.
Rodrigo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Padilha.
Rios misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Padilha or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios which made him look bad.
Padilha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Padilha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Padilha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Padilha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Padilha tries to advance to mount but Rios denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rios, who protects the arm well.
Padilha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Padilha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rios rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Padilha's guard! Nice work there by Rios!
Rios trying to control but Padilha is working from the bottom.
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Padilha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rios has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilha wants to improve his position but Rios is controlling well.
Rios trying to control from half guard but Padilha is working away.
Padilha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rios performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Padilha wants to get back to full guard.
Padilha is not content to let Rios control the position.
Padilha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Rios gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Padilha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rios wants to get back to his feet.
Padilha seems to be working for a kimura but Rios defends the submission attempt.
Rios has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Padilha is working away from the top position though.
Padilha passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Padilha moves to take his opponent's back.
Padilha has got one arm under Rios's chin. This could be trouble... Rios trying to control the other hand but Padilha gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Rios has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Padilha!
Jorge Padilha is the new lightweight champion!
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