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Kings Quest 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Sagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov!
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, Marlon Sagen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sagen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kariebatonov - the referee stops the clock and Sagen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kariebatonov. Sagen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sagen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kariebatonov throws a nice head kick!
Kariebatonov connects with a high kick.
Sagen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kariebatonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagen shoots in for a double leg but Kariebatonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kariebatonov.
Kariebatonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sagen.
Kariebatonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kariebatonov connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.
Sagen tries for a takedown but Kariebatonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kariebatonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Sagen in the body.
Sagen shoots for a takedown but Kariebatonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Sagen.
Kariebatonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sagen's head.
Kariebatonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sagen's head.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kariebatonov tries for a takedown but Sagen circles away easily
and Sagen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sagen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagen blocks the strikes from Kariebatonov.
Kariebatonov is trying to control but can't.
Kariebatonov looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kariebatonov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kariebatonov is looking to control Sagen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kariebatonov avoid being mounted?
Sagen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kariebatonov is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Sagen there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Sagen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Sagen is keeping busy.
Sagen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sagen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagen working the head and body with strikes.
Sagen working over Kariebatonov with some ground and pound. Kariebatonov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kariebatonov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sagen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagen winds up and cracks Kariebatonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kariebatonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kariebatonov wants to get back to full guard.
Sagen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kariebatonov is looking to improve his position.
Kariebatonov taking some punishment here, with Sagen in his half 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.
Kariebatonov wants to improve his position but Sagen is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sagen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kariebatonov to the mat! Kariebatonov manages to get full guard.
Kariebatonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kariebatonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sagen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sagen is working Kariebatonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sagen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kariebatonov working a defensive guard here.
Kariebatonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kariebatonov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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 Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sagen.
Sagen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kariebatonov connects with a high kick.
Sagen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kariebatonov counters with a good low kick that Sagen was not able to check.
Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Sagen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagen keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick!
Sagen avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that Sagen semi-blocks.
Kariebatonov lands a high kick!
Kariebatonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sagen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kariebatonov with a lazy takedown attempt
so Sagen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kariebatonov trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagen won't allow Kariebatonov to sweep him here.
Sagen with a nice head shot there.
Kariebatonov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sagen lands a couple of digs.
Sagen lands a couple of digs.
Sagen landing with the ground and pound.
Sagen pushing down on Kariebatonov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sagen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sagen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kariebatonov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagen is working away from the top position though.
Kariebatonov punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kariebatonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kariebatonov misses with a takedown
and Sagen moves into the clinch.
Sagen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sagen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sagen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kariebatonov wants to get back to his feet.
Kariebatonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kariebatonov taking a bit of punishment here - Sagen scoring with strikes.
Kariebatonov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Marlon Sagen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sagen lands a few punches from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kariebatonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marlon Sagen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Sagen blocks a head kick by Kariebatonov.
Sagen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kariebatonov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sagen with a nice head shot there.
Sagen landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Sagen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kariebatonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sagen's head.
Sagen looks for a takedown but Kariebatonov sprawls well.
Kariebatonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick. Sagen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kariebatonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kariebatonov throws a front kick that sends Sagen stumbling back into the cage.
Sagen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kariebatonov misses with a head kick.
Kariebatonov fails with the takedown
and Sagen counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Kariebatonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sagen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kariebatonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Sagen.
Sagen tries to break the clinch but Kariebatonov is controlling the position.
Kariebatonov successfully pulls guard.
Sagen throwing strikes from guard but Kariebatonov blocks nicely.
Kariebatonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kariebatonov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kariebatonov striking off his back but it's not causing Sagen any problems.
Sagen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sagen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagen throwing strikes but missing.
Kariebatonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sagen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kariebatonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagen works over Kariebatonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kariebatonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kariebatonov trying to strike off his back.
Sagen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kariebatonov wants to stand up but Sagen is controlling him.
Sagen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kariebatonov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sagen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kariebatonov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sagen's best efforts.
Sagen is looking for a kimura but Kariebatonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagen to get the leverage.
Sagen is nestled in close to Kariebatonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kariebatonov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kariebatonov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagen is working away from the top position though.
Kariebatonov taking some punishment here, with Sagen in his half guard.
Kariebatonov wants to get back to full guard.
Kariebatonov is trying to control but can't.
Kariebatonov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlon Sagen.
I think Sagen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlon Sagen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krav Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgraw has chosen Limp Bizkit--Break Stuff as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
154 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic scores with a nice body kick.
Mcgraw shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgraw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgraw circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgraw shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgraw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcgraw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcgraw shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Filipovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Mcgraw avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw looks gassed!
Mcgraw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Mcgraw persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgraw takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic scores with a head kick.
Mcgraw is rocked!
Filipovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mcgraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovic finish him?
Filipovic takes a swing at Mcgraw's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipovic lands a head shot.
A head kick by Filipovic - that's a beauty! Mcgraw is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Filipovic can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Junior Filipovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Gamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby has chosen Cosby Show as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Gamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby tries for a takedown but Gamma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gamma dodges the punch combination from Cosby.
Gamma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cosby is pressing down on Gamma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cosby is trying to keep Gamma in close.
Cosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosby is controlling Gamma's posture.
Gamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosby trying to control the position.
Gamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gamma defends it easily.
Gamma trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Gamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cosby wants to get back to his feet but Gamma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cosby throws a body kick that misses.
Cosby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cosby fails with the takedown
and Gamma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gamma avoids the attempt from Cosby to control.
Gamma looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gamma avoids the attempt from Cosby to control.
Gamma landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gamma tries to control but Cosby wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is trying to escape the mount.
Gamma wants to control the pace but Cosby is squirming around nicely.
Gamma looking to secure an arm triangle but Cosby defends it well.
Cosby tries to reverse the position but Gamma maintains control.
Gamma with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cosby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gamma lands a heavy elbow.
Gamma controlling his opponent.
Cosby is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cosby wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gamma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Gamma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cosby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gamma counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cosby's guard now.
Cosby has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gamma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cosby.
Gamma is looking to take a break and control but Cosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cosby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gamma tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosby is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby is trying to keep Gamma in close.
Gamma preventing the sweep.
Gamma looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamma is standing up over Cosby. Cosby looks to escape but Gamma dives into side control.
Gamma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cosby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gamma trying to control the action but Cosby is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cosby struggling a bit here.
Gamma is looking to take a break and control but Cosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosby tries to buck Gamma off but Gamma is having none of it.
Cosby is not content to let Gamma control the position.
Cosby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cosby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamma pulls his head out easily.
Gamma is looking to advance position but Cosby won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gamma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamma showed some decent athleticism there.
Cosby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamma pulls his head out easily.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Gamma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gamma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma is stalling here. Cosby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gamma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gamma gets back to half guard.
Cosby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gamma's thigh. Gamma counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cosby stands and steps away. Gamma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cosby throws a left and a right that both miss
so Gamma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gamma looking to sit in guard and control but Cosby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gamma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Gamma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cosby clinches up with Gamma and pushes him back against the cage.
Cosby wants a takedown but no success here.
Cosby has hold of one of Gamma's legs. Gamma is fighting the takedown attempt but Cosby gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cosby looking to pass the guard.
Cosby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cosbyis looking to pass into half guard but Gamma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gamma is in guard.
Gamma prevents Cosby from getting back to his feet.
Cosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamma wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cosby fails with the takedown
and Gamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gamma seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Gamma seems content to control.
Gamma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gamma stalling.
Dog Gamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is looking to control Gamma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosby avoid being mounted?
Cosby wants to get back to his feet.
Gamma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cosby is trying to stand up here but Gamma is controlling him well.
Gamma controlling the action here.
Gamma is looking to advance position but Cosby won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cosby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamma trying to pass the guard but Cosby defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cosby shoots and misses
and Gamma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamma.
Dog Gamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Cosby.
Gamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosby working for a triangle but Gamma defends it easily.
Gamma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cosby working for submissions but it's allowed Gamma to get to half guard.
Cosby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gamma controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog Gamma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Gamma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton's entrance music is 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
179 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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20
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hondo misses the shot to the body.
Hondo throws a right hand that Parton ducks under and follows up with a left that Parton also avoids with ease.
Parton feints and as Hondo raises his hands in defense, Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hondo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parton.
Hondo is looking to stand up but Parton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hondo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parton postures up in Hondo's guard and throws a big left but Hondo blocks it.
Parton lands a couple of digs.
Parton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parton prevents Hondo from getting back to his feet.
Parton stays in close to Hondo's body and controls the position.
Parton trying to control but Hondo is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hondo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parton prevents Hondo from getting back to his feet.
Parton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parton looking to sit in guard and control but Hondo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hondo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parton.
Parton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hondo!
Parton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parton throws some wild stikes that Hondo manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hondo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parton wants to control the pace but Hondo is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hondo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Parton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Parton looking to control but Hondo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hondo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Parton looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton 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.
Hondo throws out a loose jab but Parton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parton slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parton.
The fighters circling - Hondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hondo tries to avoid it but Parton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hondo to the ground. Hondo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Parton with the ground and pound from mount.
Parton lands a heavy elbow.
Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parton throws some wild stikes that Hondo manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Parton controlling from mount.
Parton cracks Hondo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Parton looking to ground and pound but Hondo is blocking nicely.
Parton controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hondo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Parton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Parton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hondo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Parton landing strikes from the mount and Hondo is in trouble!
Dolly Parton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hondo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Parton's lack of action.
Parton trying to control the pace.
Parton prevents Hondo from standing back up.
Parton trying to control the action but Hondo is working from the bottom.
Parton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Parton is trying to control the action in half guard but Hondo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dolly Parton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hondo stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Parton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parton showed some decent athleticism there.
Parton slows the pace down in half guard.
Parton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hondo's head.
Parton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Parton misses with a head shot. Hondo uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton trying to control but Hondo is working from the bottom.
Parton throwing strikes from guard but Hondo blocks nicely.
Hondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hondo keeping moving, preventing Parton from controlling successfully.
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.
Parton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hondo is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parton feints and as Hondo raises his hands in defense, Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hondo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton throws a strike but Hondo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Parton is adopting a defensive guard.
Parton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hondo's guard.
Parton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hondo is keeping the position for now.
Hondo wants to stand and escape but Parton is having none of it.
Trent Hondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parton advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolly Parton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolly Parton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomez Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth-Trust. Gomez Adams told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
194 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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22
188 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gomez Adams!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramirez winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ramirez works to advance to full mount. Adams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramirez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ramirez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
Adams is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Adams bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ramirez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Coveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Panzram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Determined |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Coveiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Panzram!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coveiro misses with a looping left.
Panzram thows a body shot but no joy.
Coveiro checks a low kick from Panzram.
Panzram staying out of range there.
Coveiro misses with a double jab.
Coveiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coveiro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panzram to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coveiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panzram is aware though and is defending well.
Panzram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panzram passes the guard and advances to mount!
Panzram throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Coveiro has his hands clasped together but Panzram breaks the hold and Coveiro is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Panzram!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Panzram!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Favio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No More Heroes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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19
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dani Favio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dani Favio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Favio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Favio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Favio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holmes.
Favio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Dani Favio has been cut.
Favio with a poor takedown
and Holmes counters with a single leg into guard. Favio didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Favio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes pushes down on Favio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Favio is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Favio defends the submission attempt.
Favio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Holmes wants to control but Favio is keeping him busy.
Holmes is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Holmes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favio sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Favio's cut.
That's time! Favio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Favio tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Favio moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favio tries to clinch up
and Holmes counters with a series of strikes. Favio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Favio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a swing at Favio's ribcage but misses.
Holmes throws a right hand that Favio ducks under and follows up with a left that Favio also avoids with ease.
Holmes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes dives in and grabs Favio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Favio pushes down on Holmes's head and hops out.
Favio shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favio fails with the takedown
and Holmes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Favio's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Favio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Favio is keeping the position for now.
Holmes stands and throws Favio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holmes tries for a kimura but Favio is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Favio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes trying to control the action but Favio is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dani Favio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Favio shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Favio is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Favio from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holmes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holmes looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Favio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Favio trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Favio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Favio tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favio tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
Favio tries for a takedown but Holmes circles away easily
and Holmes counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Favio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holmes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holmes tries for a kimura but Favio is defending well.
Dani Favio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Holmes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen Right Said FRED---I'm to Sexy as his entrance music. 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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25
245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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281 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Determined |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivera's half guard.
Jurgen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jurgen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jurgen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Jurgen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jurgen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Jurgen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera is not content to let Jurgen control the position.
Rivera kicks off Jurgen and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurgen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Jurgen keeps it at a distance.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Jurgen keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Jurgen misses its intended target.
Jurgen misses with a wild combination.
Rivera misses with the combination.
Raphael Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jurgen motions for Rivera to come forward. Jurgen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jurgen prevents Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Jurgen throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rivera slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control from half guard but Jurgen is working away.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jurgen's head.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jurgen controlling the position well.
Jurgen wants to get back to full guard.
Jurgen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jurgen tries to get out of the position.
Rivera wants to take a breather but Jurgen is having none of it.
Jurgen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivera controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera postures up in Jurgen's guard and throws a big left but Jurgen blocks it.
Jurgen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera thows a big elbow that misses.
Rivera throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jurgen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Jurgen circles away.
Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Jurgen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jurgen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivera. Rivera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Raphael Rivera has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jurgen misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jurgen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jurgen and Rivera goes tumbling to the canvas! Jurgen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jurgen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurgen throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Jurgen winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jurgen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jurgen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jurgen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jurgen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jurgen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Rivera's cut.
That's time! Jurgen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jurgen misses with a head kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but Jurgen moves out of range.
Jurgen looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Jurgen pushes him off.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jurgen throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Rivera pulls Jurgen in close to prevent any damage.
Jurgen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgen is in close to Rivera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jurgen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurgen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jurgen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jurgen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Jurgen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jurgen forces his way into half guard.
Jurgen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen winds up and cracks Rivera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivera manages to get to full guard.
Jurgen throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jurgen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jurgen is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurgen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Jurgen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Jurgen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Jurgen forces his way into half guard.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jurgen.
Jurgen wants to free his trapped foot but Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jurgen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.
Rivera is looking to control Jurgen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Rivera is staying active underneath Jurgen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Jurgen there.
Rivera trying to control but Jurgen postures up.
Jurgen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jurgen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jurgen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Rivera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jurgen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
Paul Jurgen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jurgen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Jurgen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Jurgen working the ground and pound.
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paul Jurgen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jurgen connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgen cracks Rivera with a big right hand but Rivera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera is not content to let Jurgen control the position.
Rivera stops Jurgen from passing to mount.
Jurgen landing strikes.
Rivera defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Jurgen is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well.
Rivera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jurgen.
Rivera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jurgen lands an elbow.
Rivera regains half guard, as Jurgen was trying to land strikes.
Jurgen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raphael Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivera trying to hold on to Jurgen's head to control him but Jurgen postures up.
Jurgen is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Jurgen throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera trying to control but Jurgen postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jurgen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgen throws a series of strikes that have Rivera backpedaling.
Jurgen blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Jurgen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rivera is not content to let Jurgen control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jurgen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jurgen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgen 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jurgen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romulo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prokopos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prokopos lands in his opponent's guard.
Prokopos trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Prokopos from controlling successfully.
Prokopos is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Prokopos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Prokopos has control of the leg.
Prokopos moves into full mount! Costa won't be happy about that!
Costa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prokopos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos prevents Costa from getting the reversal.
Prokopos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prokopos wants to take his opponent's back but Costa doesn't allow it.
Prokopos goes for an armbar but Costa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Costa.
Costa wants to get up but he can't break Prokopos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prokopos is keeping the position for now.
Prokopos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Costa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Costa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Prokopos wants to control but Costa passes easily into half guard.
Costa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Costa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Prokopos has worked his arm free - good work by Prokopos!
Prokopos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position.
Prokopos 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.
Costa wants to sweep but Prokopos has passed to side control!
Prokopos moves into full mount!
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.
Prokopos working for a guillotine from mount but Costa is in no mood to give up.
Costa tries to improve his position but instead Prokopos has taken his back!
Prokopos is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Costa with him. Costa is trying to defend but Prokopos has an arm under the chin now! Costa grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denny Prokopos!
Denny Prokopos retains his bantamweight title!
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