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Combat 15: Sublime PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrussel Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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288 lbs
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240 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrussel Wrestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestle gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Wrestle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James controls Wrestle momentarily but Wrestle frees himself.
James keeping full guard, as Wrestle tries to pass.
Wrestle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wrestle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wrestle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wrussel Wrestle just wasn't active enough.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrestle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wrestle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wrestle stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Wrestle wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestle wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wrestle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrestle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wrussel Wrestle.
Wrestle feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Wrestle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wrestle controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestleis looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wrestle wants to sweep but no luck.
James wants to control from the top but Wrestle keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wrestle pulls James in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Wrestle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle is controlling the pace.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wrestle.
Wrestle is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrestle lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James wants to control but Wrestle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wrestle slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrussel Wrestle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrestle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wrestle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wrestle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James is looking to control Wrestle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Wrestle trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle is just content to waste time from the top position. James takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wrestle looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestle preventing the sweep.
James looking to control.
Wrestle connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Freddie James has been cut.
Wrestle wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Wrestle content to stall in guard here.
Wrestle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrestle looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wrestle is proving hard to escape from.
Wrestle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wrussel Wrestle just wasn't active enough.
Wrestle gets a takedown into half guard.
Wrestle is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wrestle is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, James is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wrestle fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save James from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wrestle! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrussel Wrestle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribeiro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Enzo Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apolo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Creed's guard.
Creed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Creed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Creed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Creed working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Creed is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ribeiro trying to control but Creed is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Creed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Creed is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Creed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Creed shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Creed is controlling him.
Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Creed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Creed 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apolo Creed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Creed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ribeiro on his heels. He'll look to pass Ribeiro's guard now, I'm sure.
Creed trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Creed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Creed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Creed looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Creed throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribeiro uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed regains half guard.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Creed actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Creed is working from the bottom.
Creed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Creed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Creed moves into full guard.
Creed working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
Creed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Apolo Creed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro is sitting in close to Creed's body. Creed has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ribeiro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ribeiro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Creed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Apolo Creed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Dos Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Hayes does no damage.
Hayes has managed to clinch.
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hayes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayes slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Hayes is stalling here.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larry Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Hayes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dos Santos's defenses.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes moves into the clinch.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes dances in with a quick combination. Dos Santos is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hayes snaps Dos Santos's head back. Dos Santos stumbles backwards against the cage. Hayes steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dos Santos's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dos Santos just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Hayes!
In his post fight interview, Larry Hayes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Schill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tirolesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monty Schill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Tirolesa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tirolesa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tirolesa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schill is looking for a sweep.
Schill wants to control but Tirolesa postures up.
Tirolesa tries to move to mount but Schill blocks the move with his legs.
Schill is looking for a sweep.
Schill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tirolesa on the ground.
Schill is not content to let Tirolesa control the position.
Schill is trying to get back to half guard.
Tirolesa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schill, who protects the arm well.
Schill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tirolesa 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.
Schill controlling the action here.
Tirolesa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schill pulls his head out easily.
Schill trying to mount his opponent but Tirolesa defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirolesa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schill prevents Tirolesa from improving his position.
Schill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tirolesa keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Monty Schill.
Schill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tirolesa is one step ahead there.
Schill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tirolesa's guard.
Schill connects with a couple of short punches.
Schill tries to free his leg and advance position but Tirolesa is retaining full guard.
Tirolesa controls Schill momentarily but Schill frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schill is working Tirolesa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schill won't allow Tirolesa to sweep him here.
Schill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tirolesa's guard.
Schill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tirolesa has his foot on Schill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schill works his way back into a safe position though.
Tirolesa has momentary wrist control but Schill slips an elbow through the middle.
Schill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tirolesa is keeping the position for now.
Schill 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tirolesa looking for a guillotine here but Schill defends easily.
Tirolesa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schill wants to control from the top but Tirolesa keeps moving.
Schill postures up and lands a big shot to Tirolesa's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Schill dominated that round.
That's time! Schill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tirolesa shoots in and gets a takedown into Schill's guard.
Monty Schill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schill working Tirolesa over with strikes here.
Schill unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schill controlling from mount.
Tirolesa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schill controlling the pace for now.
Tirolesa is squirming around, avoiding Schill's attempts to control the action.
Schill controlling the position easily from mount.
Schill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tirolesa working to try and regain half guard.
Schill controlling from the full mount.
Schill lands with some strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schill prevents Tirolesa from getting the reversal.
Schill unloading with bombs!
Schill connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schill content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tirolesa working to try and regain half guard.
Schill controlling from mount.
Schill avoids the attempt from Tirolesa to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schill has control of Tirolesa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tirolesa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tirolesa can't escape the position.
Schill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Schill.
Schill working Tirolesa over with strikes here.
Tirolesa tries to hold on but Schill postures up.
Schill lands a big shot there that rocks Tirolesa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schill lands with some strikes.
Tirolesa is rocked!
Schill loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tirolesa scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Schill land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Schill stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Schill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny Vaio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shleifer slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vaio thows a body shot but no joy.
Shleifer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shleifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shleifer wants to clinch.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Vaio moves out of range.
Vaio shoots in looking for a takedown but Shleifer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaio shoots in and drives through. Shleifer sprawls well.
Andrei Shleifer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Vaio.
Shleifer closes the distance and pushes Vaio back into the cage.
Shleifer gets underhooks to prevent Vaio's takedown attempt.
Vaio wants a takedown but no success here.
Vaio is working for takedown but Shleifer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sonny Vaio has been cut.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vaio's face.
Vaio looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Vaio can't get the takedown.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vaio is rocked!
Shleifer working the clinch nicely. Vaio is working for position but Shleifer cracks him with a big knee to the head! Vaio crumples up against the cage and Shleifer lands two more shots before the ref can save Vaio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Andrei Shleifer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen comes to the cage accompanied by Sultans Of Swing. Lawrence is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Overture. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Lawrence enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andersen is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Andersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Andersen circles away easily
and Andersen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Andersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Henric Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Andersen misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Andersen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersen moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Andersen throws a head kick that Lawrence semi-blocks.
It looks like Marcus Lawrence has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence connects with a right hand. Andersen shakes it off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersen enables Lawrence to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Andersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Andersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence postures up in Andersen's guard and throws a big left but Andersen blocks it.
Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Andersen is tightening it up a little... Lawrence has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lawrence reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lawrence taps out! Nice BJJ there by Andersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henric Andersen!
Henric Andersen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heist Vans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heist Vans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan blocks a jab.
Donovan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donovan misses with a body shot
and Vans counters with a series of strikes. Donovan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vans gets a double leg takedown into Donovan's guard.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vans controls the pace.
Donovan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vans has passed into half guard!
Donovan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vans jumps into side control!
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Vans keeps moving and retains side control.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donovan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Donovan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vans's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan looking for submissions off his back.
Donovan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vans decides to stand up.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses.
Vans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donovan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donovan to his feet.
Jason Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donovan, pushing him back against the cage.
Vans decides to pull guard.
Vans trying to control the position.
Vans is looking for a triangle but Donovan pushes his legs off easily.
Vans looking for a guillotine here but Donovan defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vans working for a triangle but Donovan defends it easily.
Vans is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Vans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vans manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Vans's guard.
Donovan looking to pass the guard.
Donovan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vans working for a triangle but Donovan defends it easily.
Donovan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vans is looking for a triangle but Donovan pushes his legs off easily.
Donovan trying to control but Vans is working from the bottom.
Donovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vans working for a triangle but Donovan defends it easily.
Donovan looking to pass the guard.
Vans is looking to sinch up a triangle. Donovan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vans's body to avoid the submission. Vans has instead reached around Donovan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vans arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Heist Vans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between VW Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbados Slim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, VW Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barbados Slim!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo scores a takedown into full mount!
Slim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Polo wants to work for an arm triangle but Slim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Polo seems to be looking for submissions.
Slim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polo's back!
Slim is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Polo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Slim softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Polo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slim controlling the position well here. Polo rolled but Slim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Polo right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Polo's body.
Slim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slim has the hooks in. Polo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Slim punishes Polo with strikes from the back mount.
Polo is in bad spot here.
Slim is cranking Polo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Polo! He's tightened the choke and Polo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barbados Slim!
As Barbados Slim got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: get on your knees and suck it while i smoke this skunky bong mother FUCKERS!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McCumby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira has chosen Ether as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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277 lbs
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235 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor McCumby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCumby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCumby is taking a breather. Nogueira 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.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
McCumby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
Nogueira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCumby on his heels. He'll look to pass McCumby's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McCumby still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McCumby has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McCumby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
McCumby taking a breather here.
Nogueira is trying to control McCumby's posture but McCumby avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCumby taking a breather here.
McCumby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor McCumby just wasn't active enough.
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into McCumby's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but McCumby is retaining full guard.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCumby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCumby controlling from the top position.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has his foot on McCumby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCumby works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but McCumby controlling him for the moment.
McCumby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCumby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCumby stalling.
McCumby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
McCumby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCumby is in Nogueira's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCumby dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCumby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCumby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCumby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor McCumby dominated that round.
That's time! McCumby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCumby!
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCumby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCumby!
McCumby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCumby defends it easily.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCumby defends it easily.
McCumby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nogueira working for a triangle but McCumby defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCumby defends it easily.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
Nogueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nogueira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCumby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCumby stops Nogueira from passing to mount.
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nogueira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCumby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCumby and Nogueira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCumby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by McCumby!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nogueira controls McCumby momentarily but McCumby frees himself.
McCumby controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
McCumby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Trevor McCumby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trevor McCumby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira gets caught flat footed, as McCumby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCumby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Nogueira is pulling down on McCumby's head to control his posture.
McCumby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trevor McCumby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor McCumby wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McCumby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nogueira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCumby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCumby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
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 Trevor McCumby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCumby gets a takedown into half guard.
McCumby stalling.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCumby pulls his head out easily.
McCumby prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira wants to control but McCumby is keeping busy.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
McCumby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor McCumby just wasn't active enough.
Nogueira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCumby's guard.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but McCumby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but McCumby postures up.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCumby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor McCumby wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCumby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCumby, who protects the arm well.
Antonio Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCumby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCumby makes his way to full guard, as Nogueira worked for a kimura.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCumby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCumby won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCumby controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCumby'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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCumby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCumby not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trevor McCumby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but McCumby postures up.
McCumby preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCumby content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Trevor McCumby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McCumby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCumby showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCumby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor McCumby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCumby 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor McCumby!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier LeChimpanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Bignog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier LeChimpanze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Bignog!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeChimpanze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LeChimpanze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeChimpanze working Bignog over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by LeChimpanze.
LeChimpanze raining down shots from the mount!
LeChimpanze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeChimpanze moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bignog has worked his arm free - good work by Bignog!
LeChimpanze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bignog takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LeChimpanze cracks Bignog with an elbow. That is naaassty.
LeChimpanze working the body and head with strikes.
Bignog being controlled for a moment.
LeChimpanze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bignog takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LeChimpanze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bignog keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeChimpanze lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeChimpanze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
LeChimpanze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bignog is rocked!
LeChimpanze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bignog is still in real trouble! Can LeChimpanze finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeChimpanze landing a few strikes.
LeChimpanze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bignog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bignog takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bignog looks gassed!
LeChimpanze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bignog to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze controlling the position from side mount.
LeChimpanze scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bignog is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and LeChimpanze can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier LeChimpanze!
Xavier LeChimpanze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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