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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya" by Dropkick Murphys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Liam O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from O Brien.
Souza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Brien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms.
O Brien dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Brien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza tightens his grip and picks O Brien up, before dumping him to the ground. O Brien manages to land in guard.
Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Brien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza gets to his feet. O Brien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
O Brien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Brien lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Carlos Souza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza scores a takedown into full mount!
O Brien is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souza won't let O Brien get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza controlling from mount.
O Brien tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Souza controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Brien is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
O Brien regains half guard.
Souza content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Carlos Souza just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
O Brien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souza defends it nicely.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam O Brien.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
O Brien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Brien has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
O Brien looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Brien on the ground.
Souza gets to his feet - O Brien follows without any prompting.
Souza cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
O Brien tries to clinch up
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza rushes O Brien and presses him up against the cage.
O Brien misses with an elbow strike.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Souza's cut.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza scores with a takedown into O Brien's guard.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brien is keeping the position for now.
O Brien doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Brien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souza wants to stand but O Brien has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into half guard.
O Brien is breathing heavily.
Souza not doing much here.
Souza stops O Brien from getting back to his feet.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Brien is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza trying to control the pace.
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.
O Brien gets back to full guard.
O Brien keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
O Brien has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Souza wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
O Brien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Carlos Souza just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
O Brien tries to clinch
and Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souza.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
O Brien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza gets to his feet - O Brien follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from O Brien.
O Brien gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Souza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Brien is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam O Brien.
Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Brien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Brien throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Brien stalling in the clinch but Souza improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Souza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien looks to clinch
enabling Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza has managed to clinch.
O Brien unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Brien pulls his leg out and moves away.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Brien at a distance.
O Brien fails with the takedown
and Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Brien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam O Brien.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza has O Brien pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Souza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending O Brien tumbling to the mat - Souza dives into O Brien's guard.
Souza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is working an open guard so Souza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Souza has managed to clinch.
O Brien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
O Brien tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Brien sprawls well. O Brien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
O Brien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
Liam O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza feints and as O Brien raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Brien is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
O Brien has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza pushes down on O Brien's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Brien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Brien punching from the bottom.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
O Brien tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Souza is going to stand back up.
Carlos Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
O Brien trying to control but Souza postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza avoids the head kick by O Brien.
Souza lands a body shot.
Liam O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien wants to clinch
and Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
O Brien tries to stall but Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Souza just leaning against O Brien, taking a breather.
O Brien tries for a takedown. No joy.
O Brien is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza avoiding damage as O Brien throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Souza 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Bazonoviniski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bazonoviniski!
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, Carlos da Guia!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazonoviniski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from da Guia is defended easily by Bazonoviniski.
Bazonoviniski throws a nice looking combination but da Guia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bazonoviniski misses with the combination.
Bazonoviniski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
da Guia forces Bazonoviniski back against the cage and clinches.
da Guia breaks the clinch.
Bazonoviniski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and da Guia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by da Guia.
Bazonoviniski tries to break the clinch but da Guia is controlling the position.
Bazonoviniski working hard to break the clinch.
da Guia tightens his grip and picks Bazonoviniski up, before dumping him to the ground. Bazonoviniski manages to land in guard.
Bazonoviniski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
da Guia stands and steps away. Bazonoviniski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick by Bazonoviniski misses
and da Guia counters by clinching up.
Bazonoviniski has had enough of the clinch but da Guia keeps him there for the moment.
Bazonoviniski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bazonoviniski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by da Guia.
Bazonoviniski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bazonoviniski is breathing heavily.
Bazonoviniski tries to clinch but da Guia moves away
and da Guia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bazonoviniski won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as da Guia stalls from top position.
Bazonoviniski is looking for a sweep.
da Guia slows the pace down.
da Guia decides to stand back up.
da Guia misses with a series of wild punches.
Bazonoviniski slips a jab and a cross from da Guia.
Bazonoviniski clinches but da Guia breaks the clinch
and da Guia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Guia rushes Bazonoviniski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by da Guia.
da Guia is struggling to control the position.
da Guia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
da Guia keeps Bazonoviniski at a distance using the push 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!
da Guia lands with a kick to the temple. Bazonoviniski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
da Guia misses with a takedown attempt
and Bazonoviniski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
da Guia fails with the takedown.
Brock Bazonoviniski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos da Guia.
Bazonoviniski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and da Guia counters by moving into the clinch.
da Guia drags the fight down to the ground.
da Guia pulls Bazonoviniski in close to prevent any damage.
da Guia wriggles free and stands up.
da Guia connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bazonoviniski is fending him off so far but da Guia persists. Nope, Bazonoviniski circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from da Guia lands but Bazonoviniski takes it in his stride.
da Guia moves into range and clinches up with Bazonoviniski.
Bazonoviniski takes a knee right on the jaw!
da Guia pulls guard.
da Guia pulls Bazonoviniski in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazonoviniski from doing any damage or advancing position.
da Guia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
da Guia prevents Bazonoviniski from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Guia content to control rather than advance.
da Guia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bazonoviniski to get to his feet.
da Guia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bazonoviniski was covering up waiting for the punch and da Guia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
da Guia stands up and waves to Bazonoviniski to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Guia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos da Guia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
da Guia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bazonoviniski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
da Guia sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazonoviniski trying to strike off his back.
da Guia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bazonoviniski working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
da Guia stops Bazonoviniski from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazonoviniski being controlled here, momentarily.
Bazonoviniski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
da Guia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bazonoviniski is striking from the bottom but da Guia uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
da Guia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
da Guia wants to free his trapped foot but Bazonoviniski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
da Guia controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazonoviniski is looking to improve his position.
da Guia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
da Guia controlling his opponent.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Carlos da Guia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bazonoviniski throws a left and a right that both miss
and da Guia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bazonoviniski won't be happy with that.
Bazonoviniski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but da Guia is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bazonoviniski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
da Guia controlling the pace for now.
Bazonoviniski tries to hold on but da Guia pushes him away.
da Guia wants to finish this one by submission but Bazonoviniski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from da Guia.
da Guia controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos da Guia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by da Guia - just one landing.
Bazonoviniski looks to throw the jab but da Guia is out of range.
Bazonoviniski throws a right and a left that both miss.
da Guia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bazonoviniski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and da Guia moves into the clinch.
da Guia landing knees to the body.
da Guia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
da Guia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
da Guia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bazonoviniski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
da Guia controls the position from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazonoviniski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but da Guia is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
da Guia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazonoviniski is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bazonoviniski is in a horrible position here. da Guia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bazonoviniski tries to hold on but da Guia pushes him away.
da Guia controlling the pace for now.
da Guia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bazonoviniski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
da Guia controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia prevents Bazonoviniski from getting the reversal.
da Guia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Carlos da Guia just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
da Guia takes the fight into the clinch.
da Guia lands with a left to the head.
Bazonoviniski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
da Guia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
da Guia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bazonoviniski sprawls well. Bazonoviniski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. da Guia gets slowly back to his feet.
Bazonoviniski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Bazonoviniski as da Guia shoots in.
Bazonoviniski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brock Bazonoviniski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
da Guia moves into the clinch.
Carlos da Guia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bazonoviniski tries to break free but da Guia pushes him back against the cage.
da Guia lands an elbow inside that Bazonoviniski shrugs off.
da Guia scores with a shot to the side of Bazonoviniski's head.
da Guia landing knees to the head.
da Guia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bazonoviniski's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos da Guia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well da Guia 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos da Guia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Dolce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolce has chosen Til I Collapse- Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leandro Paiva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Paiva!
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, Urijah Dolce!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paiva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paiva is looking for a sweep.
Dolce postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dolce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dolce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dolce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paiva is looking to reverse the position.
Paiva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dolce.
Paiva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolce wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dolce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paiva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dolce's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paiva's head.
Paiva tries to get to full guard but Dolce has control of the leg.
Dolce is trying to work for a kimura but Paiva is defending well.
Dolce looks gassed!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paiva digs a good hook to Dolce's body.
Paiva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dolce. Dolce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paiva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paiva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paiva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paiva cracks a nice hook into Dolce's ribs.
No joy there for Paiva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paiva dips to his left and cracks Dolce with an uppercut!
Paiva lands a jab to Dolce's midsection.
Paiva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paiva throws a shot to the body.
Paiva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paiva throws a shot to the body.
Paiva with a nice cross.
Paiva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paiva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paiva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paiva tests Dolce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paiva throws a one two combo.
Paiva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolce closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dolce trying to pass the guard but Paiva defending well.
Paiva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dolce has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dolce landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolce scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paiva?
Dolce lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dolce with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paiva is looking to get to half guard.
Paiva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dolce tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paiva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dolce swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Paiva is now in Dolce's guard. A big mistake from Dolce there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Paiva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paiva works Dolce's body with a nice hook.
Leandro Paiva is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolce avoids the body shot from Paiva.
Dolce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paiva but Paiva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paiva cracks Dolce with a good jab.
Dolce drops his hands momentarily and Paiva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paiva lands a slapping body shot.
Urijah Dolce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dolce shoots in but Paiva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paiva throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paiva digs a good body shot into Dolce's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva cracks a nice hook into Dolce's ribs.
Paiva scores with a shot to the body.
Dolce shoots in for a takedown but Paiva shows good takedown defense.
Leandro Paiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Dolce.
Dolce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paiva finds it's way round the side to connect with Dolce's head.
Paiva lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dolce is defended easily by Paiva.
Paiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paiva looks to land a left hand but Dolce moved out of range nicely.
Paiva connects with a body shot.
Dolce has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva connects with a body shot.
Paiva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolce.
A shot to de liver by Paiva. Beautiful body shot.
Paiva's corner calls for a 1-2. Paiva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paiva throws a looping overhand right but Dolce ducks down to avoid it.
Dolce shoots in for a takedown but Paiva shows good takedown defense.
Paiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolce moves away.
Dolce has a takedown stuffed.
Paiva throws the left hand but Dolce avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paiva lands with an uppercut that bounces Dolce off the cage and back into rage.
Dolce shoots in for a double leg but Paiva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dolce shoots in but no luck this time.
Dolce dives in and grabs Paiva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paiva pushes down on Dolce's head and hops out.
Leandro Paiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paiva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paiva throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Paiva misses the target.
Paiva looks to throw the jab but Dolce is out of range.
Dolce fails to land the takedown.
Paiva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolce won't allow Paiva to sweep him here.
Dolce drops back looking for a leg! Paiva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paiva manages to kick Dolce off! Dolce jumps back into Paiva's guard.
Dolce 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.
Dolce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paiva wants to sweep here but Dolce controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Paiva dominated that second round.
That's time! Paiva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paiva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paiva throws a shot from downtown. Dolce moves away and avoids it.
Paiva slaps away a takedown attempt from Dolce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paiva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dolce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paiva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolce.
Paiva wants to hit a switch here but Dolce passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paiva there!
Dolce looking for a guillotine from mount but Paiva is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolce lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dolce working for a guillotine from mount but Paiva is in no mood to give up.
Paiva working to try and regain half guard.
Dolce looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dolce lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolce looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paiva can't escape the position.
Dolce cracks Paiva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paiva is trying to escape the mount.
Dolce is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Paiva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Paiva!
Dolce working for a triangle but Paiva defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva preventing the sweep.
Paiva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolce is keeping the position for now.
Dolce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dolce working for a triangle but Paiva defends it easily.
Dolce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paiva defends well.
Leandro Paiva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolce will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dolce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paiva is one step ahead there.
Paiva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Urijah Dolce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dolce looking for a guillotine here but Paiva defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Dolce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paiva 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Paiva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teasworthy Fisticuffingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodent Scotch Tape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teasworthy Fisticuffingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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271 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teasworthy Fisticuffingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodent Scotch Tape!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffingston misses with a hook.
Fisticuffingston scores with a one two! Scotch Tape had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scotch Tape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisticuffingston lands a body shot.
Scotch Tape throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisticuffingston's waist but Fisticuffingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scotch Tape off to one side.
Fisticuffingston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scotch Tape changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fisticuffingston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scotch Tape wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisticuffingston, who protects the arm well.
Scotch Tape is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisticuffingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scotch Tape working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fisticuffingston looks calm but he's in trouble here. Scotch Tape gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fisticuffingston is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Scotch Tape lets go of the hold and Fisticuffingston can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodent Scotch Tape!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Whoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machidan Lyoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Like Whoa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machidan Lyoton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyoton tries to clinch there but Whoa circles away.
Lyoton throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Whoa.
It looks like Machidan Lyoton has been cut.
Whoa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyoton ducks under a wild hook from Whoa.
Lyoton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyoton misses the target.
Lyoton connects with a right hand. Whoa shakes it off.
Lyoton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyoton jumps guard.
Whoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Whoa gets to his feet. Lyoton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lyoton has closed the distance and engaged Whoa in a clinch.
Lyoton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whoa being controlled against the cage.
Lyoton fails to pull guard.
Lyoton drags the fight down to the ground.
Whoa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lyoton is proving hard to escape from.
Lyoton has Whoa pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whoa defends well.
Lyoton is looking for a triangle but Whoa pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyoton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whoa is aware though and is defending well.
Whoa stands up and waves to Lyoton to follow him.
Whoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyoton.
Whoa slips a straight right by Lyoton.
Whoa misses with a double jab
and Lyoton counters with a three punch combo that has Whoa backing up. Whoa nods at Lyoton to acknowledge the strikes.
Whoa slips a jab from Lyoton.
Whoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyoton throws a looping overhand right but Whoa ducks down to avoid it.
Whoa throws a shot from downtown. Lyoton moves away and avoids it.
Whoa throws a big shot that misses.
Whoa throws a combination that misses
and Lyoton counters with a nice uppercut.
Whoa throws a sloppy body shot
and Lyoton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Whoa misses.
Lyoton lands a with a good body shot.
Donk. Lyoton catches Whoa right on the button with a cross.
Lyoton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyoton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyoton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whoa manages to avoid it.
Lyoton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoa.
Whoa misses with a double jab
and Lyoton counters with a nice uppercut.
Whoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lyoton throws a series of punches but Whoa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoa is just out of range.
Lyoton has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lyoton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lyoton lands with a left to the head.
Whoa working hard to break the clinch.
Whoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyoton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyoton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whoa walks away with a smile on his face. Lyoton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machidan Lyoton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whoa misses with a body punch
and Lyoton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyoton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whoa moves out of range as Lyoton strikes.
Lyoton misses with a looping left.
Whoa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyoton circles away quickly and effectively.
Whoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lyoton moves into the clinch.
Lyoton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyoton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lyoton.
Whoa blocking some punches.
Lyoton stalling in the clinch but Whoa improves position.
Whoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyoton lands with a left to the head.
Lyoton tries to pull guard but Whoa won't allow it.
Like Whoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machidan Lyoton.
Lyoton jumps guard but Whoa stands there with Lyoton around his waist. Lyoton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyoton misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Whoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lyoton looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whoa.
Lyoton throws a head punch that misses.
Whoa has a couple of punches blocked by Lyoton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyoton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whoa is keeping busy.
Lyoton tries for a takedown but Whoa manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Whoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machidan Lyoton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
That's time! Whoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lyoton throws a shot to the body.
Lyoton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whoa misses the body punch
and Lyoton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whoa looks to land a combination but Lyoton avoids it well.
Lyoton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lyoton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyoton.
Whoa misses with an uppercut. Lyoton saw that one coming.
Whoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyoton manages to avoid it.
Lyoton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whoa.
Lyoton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whoa drops his hands momentarily and Lyoton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyoton misses the target.
Whoa throws out a loose jab but Lyoton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whoa swings for the body but Lyoton moves out of range.
Lyoton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lyoton misses.
Whoa misses with a series of wild punches.
Whoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lyoton looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoa is just out of range.
Lyoton misses the shot to the body.
Whoa misses with the combination.
Whoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Whoa misses its intended target.
Whoa throws a right and a left that Lyoton avoids nicely.
Lyoton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whoa manages to avoid it.
Lyoton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like Whoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whoa doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Lyoton misses.
Nice defenses there by Whoa.
Whoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Lyoton does it's job there.
Lyoton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lyoton connects with a looping right hand.
Lyoton lands a jab to the head.
Lyoton throws a shot to the body.
Lyoton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyoton swinging wilding here.
Whoa takes one on the button.
Lyoton misses with a straight right.
Lyoton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyoton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoa misses with a straight left.
Like Whoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyoton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whoa in his tracks.
Lyoton misses with a wild combination.
Lyoton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyoton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyoton just misses with a punch to the body.
Whoa cracks Lyoton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lyoton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whoa defending well as Lyoton loads up on a big left hand.
Whoa dodges the punch combination from Lyoton.
Whoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyoton misses with a few strikes there.
Whoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whoa throws a jab when Lyoton was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lyoton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whoa.
Lyoton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyoton moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyoton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Whoa.
Lyoton slowing the pace effectively.
Lyoton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyoton successfully pulls guard.
Lyoton working a defensive guard here.
Lyoton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whoa defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyoton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyoton is breathing heavily.
Whoa stopping the sweep attempt from Lyoton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machidan Lyoton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
That's time! Whoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lyoton misses with a double jab
and Whoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whoa lands with a hook. Lyoton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whoa falls off balance throwing a combination
so Lyoton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whoa wants to stand up but Lyoton is controlling him.
Whoa keeping moving, preventing Lyoton from controlling successfully.
Lyoton tries to free his leg and advance position but Whoa is retaining full guard.
Whoa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Whoa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyoton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyoton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lyoton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whoa walks into a stiff left hand from Lyoton.
A combination from Whoa does no damage.
Lyoton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whoa misses with a combination
and Lyoton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyoton throws a series of punches but Whoa avoids them all with ease.
Lyoton throws a right hand that Whoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Whoa also avoids with ease.
Whoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyoton connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton wants to clinch up but Whoa keeps it at a distance.
Whoa blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Lyoton coming out on top.
Lyoton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whoa, pushing him back against the cage.
Whoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whoa digs a good body shot into Lyoton's ribs.
Lyoton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whoa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyoton somewhat.
Lyoton misses with a body punch
and Whoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whoa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyoton.
Lyoton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whoa loads up on a big right hand but Lyoton slips the punch.
Whoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Whoa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Whoa duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyoton looks to land a right hand but Whoa moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoa misses with a double jab.
Lyoton throws a lazy right hand but Whoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyoton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyoton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machidan Lyoton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whoa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whoa misses with a straight right.
Whoa defending well as Lyoton loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoton thows a body shot but no joy.
Lyoton throws a hook but Whoa avoids it easily.
Lyoton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Whoa.
Whoa missing with a left hand there. Lyoton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whoa lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyoton throws a right and a left that Whoa avoids nicely.
Lyoton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyoton connects with a body shot.
Whoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyoton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyoton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Whoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whoa.
Whoa looks to land a right hand but Lyoton moved out of range.
Lyoton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whoa digs a good body shot into Lyoton's ribs.
Lyoton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whoa, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whoa misses with a straight left.
Whoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyoton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Like Whoa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lyoton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whoa.
Whoa blocks a jab.
Lyoton punishes Whoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Lyoton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lyoton tries to close the distance and clinch but Whoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyoton cracks Whoa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lyoton lands a nice shot that snaps Whoa's head back.
Lyoton scores with a jab. Whoa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lyoton throws out a powerful jab.
Lyoton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whoa's sensitive parts.
Lyoton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whoa slips a straight right by Lyoton.
Whoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton lands a body shot.
Whoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyoton lands a nice looking body shot.
Lyoton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whoa slips under a jab from Lyoton.
Whoa blocks a jab.
Whoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Lyoton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whoa doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Lyoton.
Whoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lyoton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lyoton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whoa looks to land a left hand but Lyoton moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoa defending well as Lyoton loads up on a big left hand.
Lyoton lands a right hook to the body.
Lyoton misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Whoa.
Lyoton lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Whoa misses.
Whoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lyoton counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Whoa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyoton throws out the jab.
Lyoton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyoton scores with a jab to the body.
Lyoton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyoton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whoa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lyoton scores with a nice head shot.
Whoa blocks a head kick by Lyoton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyoton throws a right hand that Whoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Whoa also avoids with ease.
Whoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyoton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whoa momentarily.
Whoa avoids the body shot from Lyoton.
Lyoton lands with a nice body punch.
Lyoton throws a right and a left that Whoa avoids nicely.
Lyoton misses with the combination.
Lyoton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyoton. Lyoton obviously looking to wear him down.
Whoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lyoton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whoa's waist but Whoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyoton off to one side.
Lyoton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whoa's head.
Whoa misses with a combination
enabling Lyoton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton sizes up Whoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lyoton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whoa.
Lyoton moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyoton is trying to drag Whoa to the mat but Whoa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Lyoton.
Lyoton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyoton pulls guard.
Lyoton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whoa defends well.
Lyoton managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whoa is looking to stand up but Lyoton won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machidan Lyoton dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lyoton misses the shot to the body.
Lyoton takes a swing at Whoa's ribcage but misses.
Lyoton throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Whoa.
Lyoton misses the shot to the body.
Lyoton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whoa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whoa swings for the body but Lyoton moves out of range.
Whoa leaves Lyoton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Whoa misses its intended target.
Lyoton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whoa misses with a wild body shot.
Lyoton throws a shot from downtown. Whoa moves away and avoids it.
Whoa missing with a left hand there. Lyoton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lyoton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lyoton lands a jab to the nose.
Whoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyoton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyoton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lyoton looking to pass the guard.
Lyoton wants to control from the top but Whoa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton is fighting to break Whoa's control of his arms but Whoa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lyoton 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.
Whoa keeping moving, preventing Lyoton from controlling successfully.
Like Whoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whoa looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whoa is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton pulls Whoa in to control the position.
Whoa stands and steps away. Lyoton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lyoton lands a nice looking body shot.
Whoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whoa misses with a straight right.
Whoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyoton looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoa is just out of range.
Lyoton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whoa swivels and escapes.
Whoa swings for the body but Lyoton moves out of range.
Whoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyoton can pounce on him.
Whoa scores with a hook to the body. Lyoton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whoa misses with a body shot.
Lyoton swings for the body but Whoa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lyoton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lyoton lands with a shot to the body.
Lyoton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whoa looks to land a right hand but Lyoton moved out of range.
Whoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machidan Lyoton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyoton misses with a body shot.
Lyoton shoots for a takedown but Whoa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like Whoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Machidan Lyoton.
Whoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whoa connects with a body shot.
Lyoton swings for the body but Whoa moves out of range.
Whoa misses with a body shot.
Lyoton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lyoton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Like Whoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyoton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machidan Lyoton!
Machidan Lyoton is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Havvik Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. UGK - Murder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ren Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Havvik Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Gracie.
Brown punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Brown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Ren Gracie has been cut.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
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!
Brown misses with a hook to the body
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
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.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Gracie uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Ren Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Gracie misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Havvik Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Havvik Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Gracie throws a body kick the misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Havvik Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ren Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Gracie passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Brown has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Havvik Brown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ren Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown slips under a jab from Gracie.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Gracie throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Gracie throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Ren Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown with a jab.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A short right from Brown.
Brown tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Havvik Brown dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ren Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown gets a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A short left from Brown.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Brown swinging wilding here.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie slips a jab from Brown.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Ren Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ren Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Havvik Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ren Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie swinging wilding here.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Havvik Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havvik Brown! Havvik Brown retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Godhe Sugly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Lenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugly comes to the cage accompanied by Hedwig's Theme. Lenin has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Godhe Sugly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladmir Lenin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lenin avoids the head kick by Sugly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sugly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sugly feints and as Lenin raises his hands in defense, Sugly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lenin is on top in guard.
Sugly being controlled here, momentarily.
Sugly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sugly tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin wants to pass the guard but Sugly is keeping the position.
Lenin 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.
Sugly wants to stand up but Lenin is controlling him.
Lenin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Lenin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sugly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lenin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sugly wants to stand up but Lenin is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lenin looking to pass the guard.
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.
Sugly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lenin controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladmir Lenin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sugly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lenin takes a swing at Sugly's ribcage but misses.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lenin connects with a crisp jab.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Lenin misses.
Sugly tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sugly throws a head kick but Lenin moves out of range.
Godhe Sugly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lenin missing with a left hand there. Sugly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sugly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sugly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lenin connects with the punch.
Sugly moves out of range as Lenin strikes.
Sugly throws a head kick but Lenin moves out of range.
Sugly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lenin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sugly. Sugly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sugly scores with a push kick.
Lenin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lenin digs a good hook to Sugly's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lenin.
Sugly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lenin's head.
It looks like Vladmir Lenin has been cut.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses.
Sugly throws a head kick that misses.
Sugly tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lenin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sugly momentarily.
Sugly closes the distance and pushes Lenin back into the cage.
Lenin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sugly.
Sugly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lenin's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sugly.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lenin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lenin wants to stall.
Sugly misses with an elbow over the top.
Lenin presses Sugly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lenin taking a breather.
Lenin blocks an elbow strike from Sugly.
Sugly missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin trying to stall but Sugly improves his position.
Sugly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lenin.
Nice elbow from Lenin.
Lenin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sugly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lenin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lenin misses with an elbow over the top.
Sugly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lenin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sugly fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lenin takes a swing at Sugly's ribcage but misses.
Lenin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lenin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sugly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lenin avoids the head kick by Sugly.
Lenin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sugly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Lenin cracks a nice hook into Sugly's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugly throws a body kick that misses.
Lenin connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Lenin.
Sugly tries a head kick but it misses.
Lenin throws a nice looking combination but Sugly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sugly throws a head kick that Lenin semi-blocks.
Sugly throws a leg kick but Lenin moved away.
Sugly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sugly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sugly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vladmir Lenin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sugly is looking to clinch but Lenin is avoiding it.
Lenin lands a nice shot that snaps Sugly's head back.
Lenin digs a good body shot into Sugly's ribs.
Sugly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lenin throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugly takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lenin!
Lenin scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenin with a jab.
Lenin connects with the punch.
Lenin moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Lenin does it's job there.
Lenin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sugly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sugly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lenin.
Sugly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sugly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Godhe Sugly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lenin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sugly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sugly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lenin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lenin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sugly at a distance.
Lenin rushes Sugly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lenin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suglys head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Lenin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Lenin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice shot by Lenin.
Sugly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lenin connects with the punch.
Sugly misses with a body kick.
Lenin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lenin avoids the head kick by Sugly.
Lenin scores with a jab.
Sugly misses with a head kick.
Lenin 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.
Lenin cracks Sugly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Lenin.
Sugly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lenin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sugly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Lenin.
Sugly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lenin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lenin 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.
Lenin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lenin duly obliges.
Sugly is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Sugly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lenin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lenin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lenin has managed to clinch.
Sugly seems to have got his legs back now.
Lenin misses with some punches.
Lenin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sugly.
Lenin blocks an elbow strike from Sugly.
A right hand to the body from Lenin.
Lenin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sugly backwards.
Sugly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lenin looking to stall.
Sugly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sugly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lenin blocks a head kick by Sugly.
Lenin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sugly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sugly wants to clinch
and Lenin moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lenin.
Sugly pushes off an throws an elbow but Lenin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sugly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugly manages to break the clinch.
Lenin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lenin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sugly's hands.
Sugly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lenin to score with a decent uppercut.
Sugly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lenin lands a right hand.
Lenin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lenin throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sugly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lenin's brow.
Sugly lands a nice elbow.
Sugly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sugly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sugly misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lenin.
Sugly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Lenin on the inside.
Lenin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sugly misses with a knee strike.
Sugly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugly lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lenin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sugly.
Sugly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lenin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sugly backwards.
Sugly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lenin.
Lenin pushes off an throws an elbow but Sugly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sugly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lenin being controlled against the cage.
Lenin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vladmir Lenin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sugly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sugly controlling the action here for a moment.
Lenin dodges an elbow strike from Sugly.
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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sugly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Sugly.
Sugly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sugly misses with an elbow over the top.
Sugly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sugly stalling.
Sugly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lenin has him pressed against the cage.
Godhe Sugly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sugly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lenin's brow.
Sugly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lenin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lenin avoids the head kick by Sugly.
Lenin avoids the head kick by Sugly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Lenin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lenin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Lenin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro de Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Rudirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Ferro comes to the cage accompanied by CMX - Ruoste. Rudirez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Bulls on parade" Rage Against The Machine. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro de Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Rudirez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudirez throws a sloppy head kick and de Ferro moves out of range easily.
de Ferro takes a swing at Rudirez's ribcage but misses.
de Ferro circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
de Ferro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
de Ferro checks a low kick from Rudirez.
Rudirez throws a head kick that misses.
de Ferro thows a leg kick but Rudirez checks it
and Rudirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts de Ferro, as that shot connected.
Rudirez misses with a hook.
de Ferro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudirez.
de Ferro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
de Ferro throws a shot to the body.
de Ferro digs a good hook to Rudirez's body.
Rudirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by de Ferro.
No joy there for de Ferro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Ferro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Ferro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from de Ferro there.
Rudirez gets full guard.
de Ferro scoring with some ground and pound.
de Ferro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rudirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Ferro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rudirez pulls de Ferro in close to his closed guard and prevents de Ferro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rudirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. de Ferro manages to get himself to full guard.
Rudirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rudirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Ferro striking from his own guard.
Rudirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rudirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as de Ferro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
de Ferro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rudirez preventing the sweep.
de Ferro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rudirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells de Ferro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rudirez trying to keep a closed guard but de Ferro is proving a slippery customer.
de Ferro is looking to work some ground and pound but Rudirez has wrist control.
de Ferro trying to control but Rudirez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Ferro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudirez is keeping the position for now.
de Ferro wants to control from the top but Rudirez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez keeping full guard, as de Ferro tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells de Ferro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
de Ferro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rudirez dives on top into guard.
Rudirez throwing strikes but missing.
Rudirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rudirez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rudirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and de Ferro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rudirez has managed to get both his arms back between de Ferro's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now de Ferro is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudirez seems keen to control de Ferro's posture.
de Ferro throwing strikes from guard but Rudirez blocks nicely.
de Ferro drops back looking for a leg! Rudirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudirez manages to kick de Ferro off! de Ferro jumps back into Rudirez's guard.
Rudirez is pulling down on de Ferro's head. It's preventing any offense from de Ferro, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudirez is trying to control the position but de Ferro postures up.
de Ferro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudirez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro de Ferro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rudirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Ferro misses with the combination.
Rudirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
de Ferro fails with a takedown attempt.
Rudirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from de Ferro.
de Ferro throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudirez.
de Ferro misses with a takedown attempt
and Rudirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Rudirez defending well as de Ferro loads up on a big left hand.
Rudirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as de Ferro checks a leg kick.
Rudirez lands a big head kick that sends de Ferro tumbling to the mat! Rudirez takes a step backwards and waves de Ferro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
de Ferro is rocked!
It looks like Alessandro de Ferro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Rudirez.
Oh de Ferro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Rudirez uses the oldest trick in the book to send de Ferro tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rudirez is absolutely delighted - when de Ferro wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Rudirez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Uri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zamarano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Uri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Zamarano!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamarano defending well as Uri loads up on a big left hand.
Uri just misses with a punch to the body.
Zamarano misses with a wild combination.
Uri misses with a body shot.
Uri digs a good hook to Zamarano's body.
The fighters circling - Uri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uri misses with a looping left.
Zamarano rushes Uri and presses him up against the cage.
Uri working hard to break the clinch.
Uri is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamarano has double underhooks.
Zamarano tries for a takedown but Uri manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uri tries to break the clinch but Zamarano is controlling the position.
Zamarano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zamarano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uri thows a body shot but no joy.
Uri misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uri 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.
Zamarano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uri is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Zamarano frees his head nicely. Oh but Uri has switched to an armbar! Zamarano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Uri!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Primo Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and scott Bonjaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Primo Marcello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Primo Marcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, scott Bonjaski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcello.
Marcello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonjaski is fending him off so far but Marcello persists. Nope, Bonjaski circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcello shoots in for a takedown but Bonjaski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Primo Marcello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonjaski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonjaski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marcello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonjaski is keeping the position for now.
Marcello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marcello has gone for a leg lock! Bonjaski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcello's guard.
Bonjaski postures up in Marcello's guard and throws a big left but Marcello blocks it.
Marcello has his foot on Bonjaski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonjaski works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonjaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonjaski advances position into side control!
Marcello manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bonjaski tries to roll over but Marcello keeps him under control.
Bonjaski is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcello.
Bonjaski is trying to stand up here but Marcello is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello prevents Bonjaski from improving his position.
Bonjaski is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcello.
Bonjaski wants to get back to his feet.
Marcello is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcello 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.
Marcello is breathing heavily.
Bonjaski is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaski is trying to control but can't.
Bonjaski tries to kick Marcello off but Marcello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bonjaski is looking to improve his position.
Bonjaski is looking to control Marcello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonjaski avoid being mounted?
Marcello is trying to work for a kimura but Bonjaski is defending well.
Bonjaski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcello is working away from the top position though.
Marcello is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonjaski tries to roll over but Marcello keeps him under control.
Bonjaski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonjaski is in trouble now - Marcello has advanced to mount!
Marcello working for a submission but Bonjaski is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcello wants to finish this one by submission but Bonjaski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marcello.
Bonjaski is trying to escape the mount.
Marcello looking to secure an arm triangle but Bonjaski defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Marcello 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.
Bonjaski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcello. That did some damage!
Marcello drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcello passes into half guard.
Marcello is looking for a kimura but Bonjaski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcello to get the leverage.
Bonjaski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcello. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonjaski is looking to improve his position.
Bonjaski is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcello.
Marcello is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonjaski trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaski tries to get to full guard but Marcello has control of the leg.
Marcello in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bonjaski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marcello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Primo Marcello!
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