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Kings Quest 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bartowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Favio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dani Favio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Bartowsky!
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, Dani Favio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that Favio avoids nicely.
Bartowsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Bartowsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dani Favio has been cut.
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Favio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bartowsky working for a triangle but Favio defends it easily.
Bartowsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bartowsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Favio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartowsky wants to stand up but Favio is controlling him.
Bartowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Favio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Favio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowsky looking for a guillotine here but Favio defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Favio defends well.
Favio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bartowsky has his foot on Favio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Favio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartowsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bartowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Favio defends it easily.
Bartowsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Favio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartowsky working for a triangle but Favio defends it easily.
Bartowsky is looking for a triangle but Favio pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Bartowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Favio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Favio slips a jab and a cross from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartowsky misses with the combination.
Chuck Bartowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that Favio avoids nicely.
Bartowsky works over Favio's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartowsky tries to bum rush Favio with a series of wild strikes but Favio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartowsky fails with the takedown
and Favio counters with a single leg into guard. Bartowsky didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Favio is aware though and is defending well.
Bartowsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Favio's guard.
Bartowsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Favio is retaining full guard.
Bartowsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartowsky wants to control from the top but Favio keeps moving.
Bartowsky advances to half guard.
Bartowsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Favio has his hands clasped together around Bartowsky's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowsky is trying to work for a kimura but Favio is defending well.
Bartowsky is looking for a kimura here.
Bartowsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Favio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Chuck Bartowsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Favio is looking for a sweep. Bartowsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bartowsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favio defends it well.
Bartowsky 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 Bartowsky.
Bartowsky trying to work for an americana but Favio has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bartowsky 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.
Bartowsky wants to pass the guard but Favio is keeping the position.
Bartowsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartowsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartowsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chuck Bartowsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dani Favio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bartowsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Favio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Favio stalling the fight.
Bartowsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Favio has him pressed against the cage.
Bartowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartowsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Favio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bartowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Favio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartowsky wants to pass the guard but Favio is keeping the position.
Favio wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartowsky drops back looking for a leg! Favio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Favio manages to kick Bartowsky off! Bartowsky jumps back into Favio's guard.
Bartowsky won't allow Favio to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowsky 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.
Bartowsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bartowsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Bartowsky.
Bartowsky throws a combination that misses
and Favio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bartowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Favio defends it easily.
Bartowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Favio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Favio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favio throwing strikes from guard but Bartowsky blocks nicely.
Bartowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bartowsky working for a triangle but Favio defends it easily.
Favio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowsky looking for a guillotine here but Favio defends easily.
Bartowsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Favio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartowsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dani Favio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bartowsky is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Favio rolls with it to try and escape but Bartowsky cranks on the arm and Favio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Bartowsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Gaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaia comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar- Battle Hymn. Tolstoy has chosen Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robin Gaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Tolstoy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolstoy wants to clinch up but Gaia keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaia is defended easily by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tolstoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaia somewhat.
Gaia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gaia is breathing heavily.
Tolstoy trying to mount his opponent but Gaia defends it.
Gaia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolstoy pulls his head out easily.
Tolstoy trying to control the action but Gaia is working from the bottom.
Tolstoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tolstoy wants to stand up but Gaia is controlling the position.
Tolstoy working Gaia over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tolstoy lands a nice short elbow.
Gaia moves into full guard.
Tolstoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tolstoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolstoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaia's guard.
Tolstoy winds up and cracks Gaia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tolstoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Tolstoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tolstoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaia taking some punishment here, with Tolstoy in his half guard.
Gaia wants to improve his position but Tolstoy is controlling well.
Gaia manages to get to full guard.
Tolstoy stands up from Gaia's guard - Tolstoy perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tolstoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Robin Gaia has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Gaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tolstoy lands a few punches from side control.
Tolstoy scores with punches from side control.
Tolstoy staying calm.
Tolstoy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gaia some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Tolstoy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tolstoy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tolstoy lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tolstoy working the ground and pound from side control.
Gaia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tolstoy's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Tolstoy.
Gaia is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolstoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tolstoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tolstoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gaia!
Tolstoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tolstoy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gaia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaia is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolstoy has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Tolstoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolstoy with the ground and pound from mount.
Tolstoy scoring with strikes but Gaia is staying in there.
Gaia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tolstoy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Gaia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gaia can't escape the position.
Tolstoy cracks Gaia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tolstoy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gaia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tolstoy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolstoy trying to control but Gaia is having none of it.
Gaia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Tolstoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Gaia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolstoy. Gaia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolstoy tries to clinch but Gaia is having none of it.
Tolstoy throws a right hand that Gaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaia also avoids with ease.
Gaia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaia tries to bum rush Tolstoy with a series of wild strikes but Tolstoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolstoy misses with a low kick.
Tolstoy moves into range and clinches up with Gaia.
Tolstoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tolstoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tolstoy walks away with a smile on his face. Gaia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tolstoy looks to land a left hand but Gaia moved out of range nicely.
Robin Gaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolstoy tries to clinch up.
Gaia has his takedown stuffed
and Tolstoy counters with a single leg into guard. Gaia didn't expect that.
Gaia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tolstoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolstoy gets to his feet. Gaia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gaia is trying to defend but Tolstoy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tolstoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tolstoy drops an elbow to the side of Gaia's head.
Tolstoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andre Tolstoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolstoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tolstoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tolstoy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaia looks a forlorn figure.
Tolstoy looking to finish Gaia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaia!
Gaia taking shots to the head.
Gaia is trying to escape the mount.
Gaia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaia is looking to get to half guard.
Tolstoy lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tolstoy looking to control but Gaia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tolstoy lands with some strikes.
Gaia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tolstoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tolstoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gaia wants to improve his position but Tolstoy is controlling well.
Tolstoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tolstoy decides to stand up.
Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tolstoy working the ground and pound from side control.
Gaia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gaia sneaks back into half guard.
Tolstoy winds up and cracks Gaia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tolstoy lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tolstoy lands a nice short elbow.
Tolstoy seems to be working for a kimura but Gaia defends the submission attempt.
Tolstoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolstoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaia 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.
Andre Tolstoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Gaia's cut.
That's time! Gaia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tolstoy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gaia!
Gaia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaia is bucking up trying to escape but Tolstoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy is landing with some decent strikes but Gaia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gaia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tolstoy lands a big elbow.
Gaia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Tolstoy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolstoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Gaia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaia tries to reverse the position but Tolstoy maintains control.
Tolstoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaia hang on?
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount.
Gaia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tolstoy lands a big shot there that rocks Gaia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tolstoy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gaia's face.
Tolstoy prevents Gaia from getting the reversal.
Tolstoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tolstoy lands a big elbow.
Tolstoy raining down shots from the mount!
Gaia is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee warns Gaia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tolstoy dominating with strikes here.
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount and Gaia is in trouble!
Tolstoy with a couple of short strikes.
Tolstoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tolstoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount and Gaia is in trouble!
Tolstoy with a couple of short strikes.
Tolstoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tolstoy lands a big elbow.
Gaia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy lands a big shot there that rocks Gaia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tolstoy wants to control the pace but Gaia is squirming around nicely.
Gaia regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tolstoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gaia working for a triangle but Tolstoy defends it easily.
Tolstoy stands up over Gaia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tolstoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaia has his foot on Tolstoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolstoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Tolstoy with a nice head shot there.
Gaia 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.
Tolstoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tolstoy defends well.
Tolstoy is working Gaia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tolstoy distracts Gaia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andre Tolstoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolstoy passes Gaia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tolstoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tolstoy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robin Gaia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Gaia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Tolstoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tolstoy 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Tolstoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by Cosby Show. Miller has chosen Drowning Pool - Step Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Cosby!
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, Dave Miller!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cosby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cosby is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cosby is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Cosby controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cosby tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Cosby avoids it.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Cosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller clinches.
Cosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cosby tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Cosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller looks to land a combination but Cosby avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cosby wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Cosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Cosby tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cosby's guard now.
Cosby keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cosby has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Miller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cosby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Cosby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cosby lands a nice short elbow.
Cosby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosby lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cosby working Miller over with strikes here.
Cosby landing shots from mount.
Cosby landing punches.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Cosby smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby lands a heavy elbow.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the head.
Cosby is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Cosby lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cosby is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cosby with shots to the head and body - Miller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cosby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cosby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cosby prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Cosby working the ground and pound effectively.
Miller wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cosby lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cosby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosby with a couple of short strikes.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Cosby cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cosby working the ground and pound effectively.
Miller is trying to stand up.
Cosby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cosby with the ground and pound from mount.
Cosby with good strikes from the mount here!
Cosby putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cosby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cosby landing strikes, looking to finish!
Miller tries to lock up and control but Cosby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cosby with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Cosby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cosby looks to clinch
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cosby as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cosby as the two fighters clinch.
Cosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Cosby scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Cosby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cosby tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosby wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Cosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Cosby is looking to clinch.
Cosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cosby is looking to clinch.
Cosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Cosby throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Cosby moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Cosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense.
Cosby tries to clinch up.
Cosby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bill Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller blocks a head kick by Cosby.
Cosby tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cosby's guard now.
Cosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cosby throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Cosby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cosby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Cosby's brow.
Cosby tries to strike from the bottom.
Cosby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cosby is looking for a triangle here but Miller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller stands up and beckons Cosby to his feet.
Miller tries to bum rush Cosby with a series of wild strikes but Cosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby clinches but Miller breaks the clinch
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Cosby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Cosby back into the cage.
Cosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Cosby is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cosby.
Miller being controlled against the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Cosby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Cosby has the dominant position.
Cosby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cosby prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Cosby scores with a hook to the body.
Cosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby wants to clinch
and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cosby rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cosby is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Cosby into the cage.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cosby.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cosby has him pressed against the cage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cosby lands a nice uppercut.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Cosby has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cosby.
Cosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cosby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Cosby.
Cosby closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Cosby will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cosby looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Cosby throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Cosby tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Cosby fights it but they end up in guard.
Bill Cosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller stands and steps away. Cosby gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cosby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Cosby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosby is looking to clinch.
Miller rushes Cosby and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Cosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cosby lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cosby breaks from the clinch.
Cosby throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Cosby both land. Nice combination.
Cosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cosby tries to clinch but Miller moves away
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cosby is proving hard to escape from.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosby wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cosby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cosby tries to clinch up.
Cosby clinches with his opponent.
Cosby jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
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!
Cosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Cosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cosby misses.
Cosby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosby wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Cosby.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller blocking some punches.
Cosby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller tries to clinch there but Cosby circles away.
Cosby moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Miller.
Cosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dave Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller wants to clinch up but Cosby keeps it at a distance.
Cosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cosby darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cosby's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Cosby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.
Miller wants to stand but Cosby is controlling the position.
Miller striking off his back but it's not causing Cosby any problems.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosby has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
Bill Cosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cosby works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cosby 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Miller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Krieger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krieger has chosen Ramstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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289 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stefan Krieger!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen misses with a looping left.
Jurgen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krieger moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgen lands a left and a right that sends Krieger crashing to the canvas! Jurgen dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Stefan Krieger has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krieger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krieger taking shots to the head.
Krieger is rocked!
Jurgen has hold of Krieger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krieger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Krieger is still in real trouble! Can Jurgen finish him?
Jurgen loads up with a big shot that hurts Krieger! He's pulled Jurgen in close but Jurgen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Krieger survive? More strikes from Jurgen and Krieger is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Jurgen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro de Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Ferro comes to the cage accompanied by CMX - Ruoste. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
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184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Alessandro de Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Ferro throws out a leg kick but Hampton moves out of range and de Ferro only half commits.
de Ferro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but de Ferro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
de Ferro circles away from the clinch attempt.
de Ferro scores with a three punch combo!
Hampton throws a nice looking combination but de Ferro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de Ferro stuns Hampton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hampton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. de Ferro tries to avoid it but Hampton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag de Ferro to the ground. de Ferro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hampton tries to clinch but de Ferro moves out of range.
de Ferro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hampton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hampton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hampton looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de Ferro pushes Hampton off and gets back to his feet.
de Ferro lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from de Ferro. Hampton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hampton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has de Ferro pinned against the cage. de Ferro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hampton checks a low kick from de Ferro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Ferro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hampton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hampton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
de Ferro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hampton.
Alessandro de Ferro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Ferro lands a head shot.
de Ferro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de Ferro lands with a right and another and another! Hampton is in big trouble! de Ferro lands again and this time it's lights out for Hampton! A quality knockout there for de Ferro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro de Ferro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Alejara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejara has chosen I´m in Miami Bitch as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tito Acton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tito Acton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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144 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Alejara!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton leaves Alejara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acton scores a takedown into full mount!
Alejara wants to hold on but Acton pushes him away.
Acton is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Alejara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acton.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Alejara.
Alejara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acton manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Acton stalling in the clinch.
Acton trying to stall but Alejara improves his position.
Acton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alejara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alejara can't get the takedown.
Alejara looks gassed!
Alejara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alejara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Acton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Acton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Acton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Acton lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Acton.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acton lands an elbow just above Alejara 's eye.
Alejara can't get the takedown.
Acton pushes Alejara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alejara wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Acton.
Acton is pressed up against the cage. Alejara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Acton down to the mat. Acton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alejara tries for a takedown but Acton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Acton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alejara's half guard.
Acton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Acton moves into the clinch successfully.
Alejara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alejara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alejara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alejara takes an elbow to the temple.
Alejara jumps guard but Acton stands there with Alejara around his waist. Alejara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Alejara in his tracks for a moment.
Acton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Acton lands a nice elbow.
Alejara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acton prevents it.
Alejara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Acton lands a right hand.
Alejara jumps guard but Acton stands there with Alejara around his waist. Alejara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alejara being controlled against the cage.
Acton lands with a left to the head.
Acton lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Acton.
Alejara jumps guard but Acton stands there with Alejara around his waist. Alejara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alejara manages to break the clinch.
Javier Alejara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acton scores with a takedown into Alejara's guard.
Alejara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Acton passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton decides to stand up.
Alejara leaves Acton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejara shoots for a takedown but Acton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alejara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alejara won't let Acton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Alejara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Acton hang on?
Alejara trying to control but Acton is having none of it.
Acton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alejara get's back to his feet.
Acton shoots in for a takedown but Alejara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alejara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acton did well to prevent Alejara getting side control.
Acton pushes Alejara off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alejara misses with a head kick.
Acton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alejara wants to control but Acton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton decides to return to a standing position.
Alejara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alejara working a defensive guard here.
Alejara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alejara, up you get!
Tito Acton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Alejara fails with a takedown attempt.
Acton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alejara is trying to defend but Acton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Alejara.
Acton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alejara.
Alejara has Acton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Acton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alejara misses with a knee to the head.
Acton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alejara.
Alejara is working for takedown but Acton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alejara looking for a takedown.
Acton lands a damaging elbow.
Alejara tries to score a body lock takedown but Acton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Acton is pressed up against the cage. Alejara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Acton down to the mat. Acton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Acton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alejara did well to prevent Acton getting side control.
Alejara tries to get to full guard but Acton has control of the leg.
Alejara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton prevents Alejara from improving his position.
Acton decides to stand and escape the position.
Acton moves into the clinch.
Alejara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alejara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Acton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alejaras head.
Alejara wants a takedown but no success here.
Alejara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acton prevents it.
Acton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Acton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alejara tries for a takedown but Acton manages to get underhooks.
Alejara dodges an elbow strike from Acton.
Acton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alejara.
Alejara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Acton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alejara tries to pull guard but Acton won't allow it.
Acton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alejara's defenses.
Alejara fails to pull guard.
Alejara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acton lands a hook that snaps the head of Alejara backwards.
Acton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Acton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alejara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alejara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Acton lands an elbow just above Alejara 's eye.
Alejara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Acton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton lands with a light punch inside.
Acton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alejara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Acton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Acton lands a nice elbow.
Acton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alejara has Acton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Acton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Acton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alejara's defenses.
Alejara wants a takedown.
Acton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Acton is pressed up against the cage. Alejara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Acton down to the mat. Acton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Acton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alejara to the mat! Alejara manages to get full guard.
Acton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Acton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alejara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Acton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejara can do to turn this around?
Acton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alejara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alejara tries to clinch
and Acton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alejara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton dominated that second round.
That's time! Acton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Acton has closed the distance and engaged Alejara in a clinch.
Acton looking to slow down the pace here.
Acton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alejara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alejara wants to clinch
so Acton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tito Acton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acton gets to his feet - Alejara follows without any prompting.
Acton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Acton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alejara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acton swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acton moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alejara's defenses.
Alejara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tito Acton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Alejara.
Acton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alejara's defenses.
Acton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alejara pulls guard.
Alejara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Acton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alejara tries to clinch
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown. Alejara fights it but they end up in guard.
Acton won't allow Alejara to sweep him here.
Alejara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alejara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Acton is defending well. Alejara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Acton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alejara celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Alejara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rafael (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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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20
154 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Rafael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael wants to clinch.
Rafael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgraw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rafael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgraw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcgraw has a takedown stuffed.
Rafael instigates a clinch.
Mcgraw gets underhooks to prevent Rafael's takedown attempt.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rafael tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgraw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rafael gets underhooks to prevent Mcgraw's takedown attempt.
Carlos Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
Mcgraw fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcgraw tries to pull guard but Rafael won't allow it.
Rafael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rafael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rafael gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rafael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgraw.
Rafael taking some punishment here, with Mcgraw in his half guard.
Mcgraw 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.
Rafael looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgraw wants to free his trapped foot but Rafael is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rafael might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rafael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rafael.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgraw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgraw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgraw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgraw throwing strikes from guard but Rafael blocks nicely.
Rafael has his foot on Mcgraw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgraw works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgraw throws a strike but Rafael rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Rafael thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael won't allow Mcgraw to sweep him here.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgraw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rafael forces his way into half guard.
Mcgraw is defending against the submission attempts here by Rafael.
Mcgraw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rafael pulls his head out easily.
Mcgraw is defending against the submission attempts here by Rafael.
Rafael prevents Mcgraw from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgraw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rafael sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgraw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rafael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rafael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgraw working for submissions but it's allowed Rafael to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Rafael will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rafael scores a takedown into full mount!
Mcgraw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgraw is looking for a sweep. Rafael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcgraw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcgraw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rafael defends it easily.
Rafael wants to control from the top but Mcgraw keeps moving.
Mcgraw has his foot on Rafael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rafael works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcgraw is breathing heavily.
Mcgraw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rafael trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgraw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rafael looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rafael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rafael is trying to work for a kimura but Mcgraw is defending well.
Mcgraw actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Rafael is looking for a kimura but Mcgraw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rafael to get the leverage.
Mcgraw actively working from the bottom here.
Rafael prevents Mcgraw from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgraw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rafael counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rafael is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcgraw is just riding it out for now. Rafael eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgraw actively working from the bottom here.
Rafael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgraw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcgraw throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rafael is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcgraw has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgraw is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rafael misses with a hook. Mcgraw ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Rafael.
Mcgraw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rafael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rafael throws a nice looking combination but Mcgraw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgraw misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgraw. No joy for Rafael on that attempt.
Mcgraw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rafael counters with a series of strikes. Mcgraw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carlos Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krav Mcgraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rafael stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgraw. Mcgraw gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgraw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rafael tries to buck Mcgraw off but Mcgraw is having none of it.
Mcgraw working the body and head with strikes.
Mcgraw tries for a kimura but Rafael is defending well.
Rafael wants to control but Mcgraw postures up.
Mcgraw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rafael tries to bench press Mcgraw off him but Mcgraw keeps the position.
Rafael is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgraw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgraw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mcgraw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rafael has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rafael dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rafael clinches.
Mcgraw is pressed up against the cage. Rafael has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgraw down to the mat. Mcgraw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcgraw slips a jab and a cross from Rafael.
Krav Mcgraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgraw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rafael counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgraw fights it but they end up in guard.
Rafael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rafael is looking to stand up but Mcgraw won't let him.
Rafael preventing the sweep.
Rafael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgraw scores with a nice shot.
Mcgraw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgraw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Mcgraw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgraw manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Mcgraw's guard.
Mcgraw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rafael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgraw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafael defends well.
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Mcgraw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgraw manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Mcgraw's guard.
Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael advances to half guard.
Rafael is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rafael is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rafael wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcgraw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rafael is working for a kimura but Mcgraw is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgraw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krav Mcgraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgraw working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rafael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgraw blocks Rafael's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mcgraw lands a big elbow.
Rafael sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mcgraw working Rafael over with strikes.
Mcgraw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rafael wants to control but Mcgraw is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgraw lands strikes from half guard.
Mcgraw 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.
Rafael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgraw pulls his head out easily.
Carlos Rafael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafael is looking for a sweep. Mcgraw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcgraw throws a body kick that misses.
Rafael connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Rafael.
Well Rafael 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Rafael!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton comes to the cage accompanied by 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton. Carl Panzram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
11 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Panzram!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzram misses the shot to the body.
Dolly Parton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parton feints and as Panzram raises his hands in defense, Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panzram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Panzram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panzram wants to sweep but no luck.
Panzram can't keep his opponent in guard - Parton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panzram defending well though.
Parton working the head and body with strikes.
Panzram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panzram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parton's guard.
Parton has his foot on Panzram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzram works his way back into a safe position though.
Panzram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton gets back to full guard.
Parton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panzram is aware though and is defending well.
Panzram drops back looking for a leg! Parton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parton manages to kick Panzram off! Panzram jumps back into Parton's guard.
Panzram wants to control from the top but Parton keeps moving.
Parton wants to sweep here but Panzram controlling him for the moment.
Panzram trying to control the position from guard on top but Parton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parton working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panzram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panzram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parton is controlling Panzram's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panzram misses with a body shot.
Parton dives in and grabs Panzram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panzram pushes down on Parton's head and hops out.
Parton ducks under a wild hook from Panzram.
Donk. Parton catches Panzram right on the button with a cross.
Parton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Panzram trying to control but Parton postures up.
Panzram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panzram wants to control but Parton is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzram is controlling Parton's trapped leg to prevent Parton from advancing to side control.
Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panzram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parton is trying to control the action in half guard but Panzram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panzram slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panzram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panzram looks gassed!
Parton lands a couple of digs.
Panzram keeping moving, preventing Parton from controlling successfully.
Parton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panzram is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panzram has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Panzram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parton won't allow Panzram to sweep him here.
Parton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panzram's guard.
Parton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panzram with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panzram tries to get to full guard but Parton has control of the leg.
Panzram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parton connects with a crisp jab.
Parton missing with a left hand there. Panzram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panzram is trying to defend but Parton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Parton is nestled in close to Panzram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panzram tries to get to full guard but Parton has control of the leg.
Panzram is looking to control Parton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panzram avoid being mounted?
Parton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parton wants to pass to mount but Panzram is defending the position.
Parton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Panzram wants to control but Parton is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton is trying to control the action in half guard but Panzram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Parton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parton lands a heavy elbow.
Panzram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parton with shots to the head and body - Panzram looks very uncomfortable down there.
Parton wants to control the pace but Panzram is squirming around nicely.
Parton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Parton wants to finish this one by submission but Panzram is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Parton.
Panzram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panzram gets full guard.
Panzram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Panzram is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Parton, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panzram manages to get himself to full guard.
Panzram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton trying to control but Panzram is working from the bottom.
Parton is looking to work some ground and pound but Panzram has wrist control.
Parton trying to control but Panzram is working from the bottom.
Parton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panzram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panzram trying to control the position.
Parton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parton is working Panzram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panzram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parton defends it easily.
Panzram keeping full guard, as Parton tries to pass.
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.
Panzram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parton distracts Panzram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panzram keeping moving, preventing Parton from controlling successfully.
Parton distracts Panzram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panzram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parton chips away with some ground and pound.
Panzram is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.
Panzram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolly Parton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Panzram gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Panzram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parton works over Panzram with some ground and pound from guard.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Panzram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Parton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Panzram is looking to regain half guard here but Parton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dolly Parton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panzram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Parton.
Parton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Panzram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parton is chipping away with strikes.
Panzram sneaks back into half guard.
Panzram trying to control from the bottom.
Panzram taking some punishment here, with Parton in his half guard.
Parton 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram is pressing down on Parton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panzram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parton is working Panzram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panzram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parton's guard.
Panzram preventing the sweep.
Parton has his foot on Panzram's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panzram works his way back into a safe position though.
Panzram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parton trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzram trying to control the position from guard on top but Parton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panzram has his takedown stuffed
and Parton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Panzram!
Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parton with good strikes from the mount here!
Parton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Panzram wants to hold on but Parton pushes him away.
Panzram is bucking up trying to escape but Parton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Panzram tries to reverse the position but Parton maintains control.
Parton raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Panzram that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Panzram hang on?
Parton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Parton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Panzram can't escape the position.
Parton with good strikes from the mount here!
Parton controlling from mount.
Panzram is looking to improve his position but Parton isn't that keen on the idea.
Parton lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panzram tries to hold on but Parton postures up.
Carl Panzram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolly Parton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parton 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolly Parton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clicket Ticket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Ticket has chosen Pantera Walk 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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142 lbs
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144 lbs
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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
9 - 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clicket Ticket!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ticket closes the distance and clinches up with Prokopos, looking for a takedown. Ticket pushes Prokopos against the cage but Prokopos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prokopos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Prokopos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ticket is keeping the position for now.
Ticket looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prokopos is one step ahead there.
Ticket is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prokopos trying to control but Ticket is working from the bottom.
Prokopos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ticket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prokopos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ticket looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prokopos digs a good body shot into Ticket's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prokopos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ticket is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopos is keen to just control but Ticket is a slippery customer.
Ticket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prokopos pulls his head out easily.
Ticket wants to get back to full guard.
Ticket is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prokopos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prokopos's back!
Ticket looking for the choke from the back.
Prokopos trying to control the position but Ticket manages to sink in the hooks.
Ticket is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Prokopos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Prokopos for a finish.
Ticket looks gassed!
Prokopos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ticket fails to advance to Prokopos's back.
Prokopos wants to control but Ticket is having none of it.
Prokopos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ticket goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Prokopos turns into him and now he's in Ticket's guard.
Prokopos stands and throws Ticket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ticket is not content to let Prokopos control the position.
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ticket is looking for a sweep.
Prokopos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ticket's legs.
Prokopos is trying to get an arm triangle but Ticket is defending well.
Ticket is looking to reverse the position.
Ticket gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ticket is desperately trying to improve his position but Prokopos has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prokopos working for a submission but Ticket is keeping him at bay.
Ticket has given up his back.
Prokopos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ticket is trying to break free.
Prokopos tightening his grip on Ticket, looking for the choke.
Ticket tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopos looking to control but Ticket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ticket regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ticket with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prokopos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ticket!
Prokopos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ticket is looking to escape.
Prokopos prevents Ticket from getting the reversal.
Prokopos trying to control but Ticket is having none of it.
Ticket tries to hold on but Prokopos pushes him away.
Ticket is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prokopos looking to control but Ticket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prokopos prevents Ticket from getting the reversal.
Prokopos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticket keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prokopos wants to finish this one by submission but Ticket is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prokopos.
Prokopos wants to control the pace but Ticket is squirming around nicely.
Prokopos moves to the back position.
Ticket wants to control his opponent's hands but Prokopos gets his hands free.
Prokopos doesn't have the hooks in and Ticket manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ticket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prokopos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ticket trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ticket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prokopos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prokopos lands in his opponent's guard.
Ticket is breathing heavily.
Ticket escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prokopos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to control from the top but Ticket keeps moving.
Ticket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prokopos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prokopos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prokopos stands and throws Ticket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Denny Prokopos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prokopos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ticket sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ticket tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prokopos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Prokopos wants to control but Ticket is keeping him busy.
Ticket is looking for a sweep.
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.
Ticket is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Prokopos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopos is looking for a kimura here.
Ticket is not content to let Prokopos control the position.
Prokopos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ticket moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prokopos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ticket wants to sweep but no luck.
Ticket looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Prokopos has his takedown stuffed
letting Ticket counter with a right hand.
Prokopos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prokopos thows a body shot but no joy.
Prokopos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ticket did well to prevent Prokopos getting side control.
Ticket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ticket wants to control but Prokopos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Prokopos trying to control the action but Ticket is working from the bottom.
Ticket takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but Ticket defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ticket is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ticket is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prokopos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prokopos's back!
Ticket is trying to stick to Prokopos's back but Prokopos is turning into Ticket. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ticket's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Prokopos.
Ticket striking off his back but it's not causing Prokopos any problems.
Prokopos trying to control but Ticket is working from the bottom.
Ticket manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prokopos manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Prokopos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prokopos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ticket is one step ahead there.
Ticket passes into half guard.
Prokopos is in trouble now - Ticket has advanced to mount!
Prokopos is desperately trying to improve his position but Ticket has a good base and remains in mount.
Prokopos is controlling an arm, preventing Ticket from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to hold on but Ticket pushes him away.
Prokopos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Prokopos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Prokopos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ticket looking to break Prokopos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Prokopos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ticket will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ticket avoiding Prokopos 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ticket punishes Prokopos with strikes from the back mount.
Prokopos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ticket misses with punches from the back.
Ticket looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Prokopos is controlling Ticket 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Prokopos pushes down on Ticket's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prokopos prevents Ticket from improving his position.
Ticket wants to get back to full guard but Prokopos has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clicket Ticket really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prokopos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ticket's guard.
Prokopos won't allow Ticket to sweep him here.
Ticket has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prokopos 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 Ticket.
Ticket is looking for a sweep.
Prokopos is putting a hurting on Ticket here, landing some big shots from side control.
Prokopos trying to control the position but Ticket is working away.
Prokopos blocks the strikes from Ticket.
Prokopos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ticket is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Prokopos'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos tries for a kimura but Ticket is defending well.
Ticket is trying to improve his position.
Ticket is not content to let Prokopos control the position.
Ticket tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Prokopos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Prokopos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Prokopos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ticket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prokopos trying to control but Ticket is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Denny Prokopos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ticket fails with the takedown
so Prokopos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos wants to pass the guard but Ticket is keeping the position.
Ticket throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ticket looking for a guillotine here but Prokopos defends easily.
Prokopos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prokopos advances to half guard.
Prokopos is taking a breather. Ticket says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ticket looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Prokopos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ticket keeps working.
Ticket looking for submissions off his back.
Prokopos is trying to control. Ticket wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ticket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prokopos wants to take a breather but Ticket is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prokopos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prokopos lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Prokopos had his way with Clicket Ticket in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Prokopos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Prokopos takes a little break here. Ticket wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ticket looking for a sweep but Prokopos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Prokopos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Prokopos looking to control but Ticket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ticket keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prokopos looking to control but Ticket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Ticket can't escape the position.
Prokopos with good strikes from the mount here!
Ticket tries to lock up and control but Prokopos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prokopos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ticket is looking to escape.
Ticket swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ticket is looking to improve his position but Prokopos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prokopos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ticket to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ticket shrugs it off.
Prokopos with the ground and pound from mount.
Ticket wants to hold on but Prokopos pushes him away.
Ticket is wriggling around trying to escape.
Prokopos looking to control but Ticket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ticket is looking to get to half guard.
Clicket Ticket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ticket tries to hold on but Prokopos postures up.
Prokopos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ticket keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ticket tries to lock up and control but Prokopos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ticket is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ticket is squirming around, avoiding Prokopos's attempts to control the action.
Prokopos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Prokopos controlling the pace for now.
Prokopos forces the positional change into back control.
Prokopos tries to get the hooks in deep but Ticket pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ticket is really stuck here.
Prokopos looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Prokopos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prokopos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Prokopos!
Denny Prokopos retains his bantamweight title!
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