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TFC 29: Lacedra vs. Mclovin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Block Obosranho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdula Mesopyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Block Obosranho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdula Mesopyan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obosranho wants to clinch.
Mesopyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obosranho sprawls well. Obosranho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesopyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Obosranho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obosranho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obosranho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesopyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mesopyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obosranho avoids a kick to the body.
Mesopyan shoots in and gets a takedown into Obosranho's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obosranho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obosranho looking for a guillotine here but Mesopyan defends easily.
Obosranho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obosranho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesopyan controls the pace.
Obosranho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesopyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obosranho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Obosranho trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mesopyan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesopyan controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obosranho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesopyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obosranho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obosranho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obosranho wants to stand but Mesopyan is controlling the position.
Mesopyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesopyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Obosranho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan tries to get to full guard but Obosranho has control of the leg.
Mesopyan pushes Obosranho off but Obosranho dives into side control.
Mesopyan is trying to improve his position.
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Obosranho wants to control but Mesopyan is keeping him busy.
Mesopyan wants to control but Obosranho postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mesopyan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mesopyan struggling a bit here.
Mesopyan is looking for a sweep.
Mesopyan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mesopyan is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obosranho.
Nice defenses there by Obosranho.
Obosranho tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesopyan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan tries to clinch but Obosranho moves out of range.
Obosranho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mesopyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mesopyan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mesopyan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesopyan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Obosranho wants to get up but he can't break Mesopyan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Obosranho stopping the sweep attempt from Mesopyan.
Obosranho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mesopyan dives on top into guard.
Obosranho is breathing heavily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Obosranho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Obosranho has escaped and now he's on top!
Obosranho stopping the sweep attempt from Mesopyan.
Obosranho tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesopyan is retaining full guard.
Mesopyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obosranho is controlling him.
Mesopyan pulls Obosranho in to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan is looking for a triangle but Obosranho pushes his legs off easily.
Mesopyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesopyan has his hands on Obosranho's head, controlling the position.
Mesopyan keeping moving, preventing Obosranho from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan is looking to stand up but Obosranho isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mesopyan closes the distance and pushes Obosranho back into the cage.
Mesopyan tries to circle away but Obosranho has him pinned against the cage.
Mesopyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mesopyan gets underhooks to prevent Obosranho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Block Obosranho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesopyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Obosranho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mesopyan tries to pull guard but Obosranho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obosranho is looking for a takedown.
Mesopyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obosranho backwards.
Obosranho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mesopyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obosranho avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Obosranho jumps guard but Mesopyan stands there with Obosranho around his waist. Obosranho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obosranho tries for a takedown but Mesopyan manages to get underhooks.
Obosranho wants to get back to striking at distance but Mesopyan won't allow it.
Mesopyan effectively controlling the action here.
Mesopyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mesopyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obosranho is looking to clinch but Mesopyan is avoiding it.
Mesopyan fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mesopyan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obosranho sprawls well initially but Mesopyan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mesopyan tries to stand and escape but Obosranho is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdula Mesopyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mesopyan wants to clinch.
Obosranho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mesopyan clinches up with Obosranho and pushes him back against the cage.
Obosranho keeps control of Mesopyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obosranho jumps into guard, dragging Mesopyan to the mat.
Mesopyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Obosranho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesopyan preventing the sweep.
Mesopyan is looking to advance position but Obosranho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesopyan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Obosranho.
Mesopyan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Obosranho dominating with strikes here.
Obosranho prevents Mesopyan from getting the reversal.
Mesopyan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesopyan tries to hold on but Obosranho postures up.
Obosranho manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mesopyan to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Mesopyan is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Obosranho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Despite being in a bad position, Mesopyan is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Mesopyan is trying to defend against the choke here but Obosranho has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Obosranho Tightens the hold and Mesopyan taps out furiously! Obosranho displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Block Obosranho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucho Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua connects with a superb combination that knocks Rodriguez out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rua before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alejandro Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoly Kopylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anatoly Kopylov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Savage's chin.
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246 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anatoly Kopylov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopylov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savage slips under a jab.
Kopylov closes the distance but Savage moves to the side
and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kopylov's guard.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopylov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savage manages to pass to side control.
Kopylov pushes Savage off looking to stand but Savage dives back in and keeps control.
Kopylov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Savage looks to land a strike but Kopylov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Savage trying to control but Kopylov is working from the bottom.
Savage stands up and waves to Kopylov to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Kopylov misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopylov is working an open guard so Savage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Savage moves away from the strike by Kopylov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kopylov tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
Kopylov can't break the clinch.
Savage stalling.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kopylov backs up against the cage.
Kopylov misses with a left hand
and Savage counters by clinching up.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage gets a double leg takedown into Kopylov's guard.
Kopylov is looking to stand up but Savage isn't so interested in that idea.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Kopylov.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Savage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopylov pushes Savage off looking to stand but Savage dives back in and keeps control.
Savage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage thows a huge punch but Kopylov dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savage prevents Kopylov from standing back up.
Kopylov is looking to get back to is feet but Savage passes into side control.
Savage cracks Kopylov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kopylov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kopylov.
Kopylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kopylov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savage motions for Kopylov to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Kopylov.
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kopylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Kopylov does no damage.
Savage is looking to score with low kicks.
Kopylov misses with a looping right.
Kopylov tries to sprawl but Savage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kopylov wants to get back to his feet.
Kopylov looks gassed!
Savage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savage connects with a nice short shot to Kopylov's temple.
Savage postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kopylov to stand up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage clinches.
Savage has Kopylov pressed against the cage, preventing Kopylov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savage has picked Kopylov up - he's going for a ride! Savage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Savage stops Kopylov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage decides to stand up.
Kopylov misses with an uppercut.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kopylov misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Kopylov is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Kopylov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Savage manages to mount him!
Savage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kopylov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kopylov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kopylov can't escape the position.
Kopylov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Savage lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Anatoly Kopylov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kopylov is on top in guard.
Savage pulls Kopylov in to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Kopylov from controlling successfully.
Kopylov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roy Savage has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kopylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kopylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage clinches up with Kopylov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kopylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Savage has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anatoly Kopylov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kopylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopylov can do to turn this around?
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kopylov throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kopylov did well to prevent Savage getting side control.
Kopylov gets back to full guard.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopylov wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Savage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kopylov throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Savage lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kopylov.
Savage scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopylov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savage's waist but Savage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kopylov off to one side.
Kopylov is breathing heavily.
Kopylov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savage slips under a jab.
Savage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kopylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roy Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kopylov wants to get back to his feet but Savage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Savage has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kopylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage lands a left and a right that send Kopylov crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kopylov is rocked!
Savage wobbles Kopylov with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Savage dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kopylov to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Valentinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabio Souza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Denis Valentinov's chin.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denis Valentinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza tries to bum rush Valentinov with a series of wild strikes but Valentinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Souza pulls Valentinov in close to prevent any damage.
Valentinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza controlling the position.
Fabio Souza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Souza tries to clinch there but Valentinov circles away.
Valentinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Souza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabio Souza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentinov circles away.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Valentinov circles away.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentinov dives in and scores a takedown into Souza's guard.
Souza pulls Valentinov in to control the position.
Valentinov throwing strikes from guard but Souza blocks nicely.
Souza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabio Souza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Souza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentinov with the ground and pound but Souza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Souza is pulling down on Valentinov's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabio Souza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Valentinov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valentinov defends it well.
Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Souza is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabio Souza!
Our winner, Fabio Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Baldoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldoza comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort. Figaro has chosen Coming Home - Instrumental as his entrance music. Sabin Figaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wilson Baldoza's chin.
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258 lbs
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253 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the 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, Wilson Baldoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldoza dives in and grabs Figaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figaro pushes down on Baldoza's head and hops out.
Figaro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baldoza to the ground. Figaro is now in Baldoza's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baldoza has momentary wrist control but Figaro slips an elbow through the middle.
Figaro wants to get up but he can't break Baldoza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Figaro trying to control but Baldoza is working from the bottom.
Figaro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Figaro wants to stand and escape but instead Baldoza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baldoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Figaro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldoza throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baldoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figaro wants to stand but Baldoza is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figaro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baldoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldoza throwing strikes from guard but Figaro blocks nicely.
Figaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Figaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baldoza prevents Figaro from getting back to his feet.
Baldoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baldoza throwing strikes from guard but Figaro blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baldoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figaro is pulling down on Baldoza's head. It's preventing any offense from Baldoza, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baldoza.
Figaro wants to stand up but Baldoza is controlling him.
Baldoza pushes down on Figaro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baldoza throwing shots but Figaro is blocking nicely.
Figaro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldoza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza thows a huge punch but Figaro dodges it nicely.
Baldoza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Figaro keeping hold of Baldoza's head, controlling as best he can.
Baldoza wants to stand up but Figaro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Baldoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Figaro is looking to escape.
Baldoza passes to side control.
Figaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza works to advance to full mount. Figaro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Figaro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Baldoza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baldoza thowing shots but they're missing.
Figaro wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Baldoza looking to ground and pound but Figaro is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldoza thowing shots but they're missing.
Baldoza unloads with some shots from mount but Figaro bucks and avoids them well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza unloading with bombs!
Baldoza looking to finish with strikes here!
Figaro working to try and regain half guard.
Figaro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baldoza.
Baldoza 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.
Baldoza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baldoza thowing shots but they're missing.
Baldoza throws some wild stikes that Figaro manages to avoid easily.
Baldoza throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figaro working to try and regain half guard.
Baldoza unloads with some shots from mount but Figaro bucks and avoids them well.
Figaro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baldoza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Figaro wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baldoza.
Figaro tries to lock up and control but Baldoza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Figaro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baldoza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baldoza throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Figaro tries to reverse the position but Baldoza maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza working for a submission but Figaro is keeping him at bay.
Baldoza dominating with strikes here.
Figaro can't escape the position.
Baldoza looking to land elbow strikes but Figaro uses the position to regain half guard.
Baldoza is pressing down on Figaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Figaro is holding on for now.
Baldoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figaro defending well though.
Figaro is trying to stand back up but Baldoza is controlling him
Baldoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baldoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baldoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baldoza moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Baldoza tries to roll over but Figaro keeps him under control.
Baldoza is trying to stand.
Figaro controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Figaro there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Figaro working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baldoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Figaro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Figaro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baldoza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Figaro has his hands clasped together but Baldoza extends an breaks Figaro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baldoza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilson Baldoza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Krake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Watcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Watcher acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolf Krake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Watcher!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watcher misses with a left hand
and Krake counters with a left to the body.
Krake throws the left hand but Watcher avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Watcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Watcher misses.
Krake jabs Watcher right on the nose. Watcher blinks but takes it well.
Krake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watcher walks into a straight right hand from Krake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Krake misses.
A jab from Krake misses.
Watcher lands with a shot to the body.
Krake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watcher closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Krake to counter with a crisp jab.
Krake throws a hook to the side of Watcher's head but Watcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Watcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watcher has Krake up against the cage in a clinch.
Krake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krake wants to break free but Watcher has control.
Watcher prevents Krake from breaking the clinch.
Watcher keeps control of Krake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krake working hard to break the clinch.
Krake has had enough of the clinch but Watcher keeps him there for the moment.
Krake is trying to break the clinch but Watcher has him pressed against the cage.
Watcher missing with knees to the body.
Krake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Watcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krake is trying to force a seperation but Watcher has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watcher.
Krake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Watcher fails to land.
Watcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Krake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krake wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watcher tries to throw a body punch but Krake avoids it by throwing Watcher back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Watcher.
Watcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Krake controls his hands.
Watcher pushes Krake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watcher keeps control of Krake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krake managing to block the knees to the body from Watcher.
Krake is trying to force a seperation but Watcher has the dominant position.
Watcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Watcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watcher keeps control of Krake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krake's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watcher is trying to stall.
Krake prevents a body shot from Watcher.
Watcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Krake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watcher forces Krake back against the cage and clinches.
Krake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watcher.
Watcher takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Andy Watcher has been cut.
Watcher scores with a jab.
Watcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krake.
Donk. Watcher catches Krake right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Watcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krake looks to land a right hand but Watcher moved out of range.
Krake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Watcher misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krake lands with a hook. Watcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krake slips under a jab.
Watcher misses with a hook. Krake ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Watcher there.
Nice defenses there by Watcher.
Watcher lands a jab to Krake's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Watcher.
Krake takes a swing at Watcher's ribcage but misses.
Krake keeps the fight on the outside.
Krake throws a jab but it's blocked by Watcher.
Krake lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Watcher misses the target.
Watcher tries to clinch there but Krake circles away.
Watcher throws out a powerful jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watcher misses the jab.
Krake misses with an uppercut. Watcher saw that one coming.
Krake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BOOM! Krake lands a beautiful left hook that drops Watcher. Watcher tries to recover but Krake is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Watcher lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolf Krake!
A relieved looking Rolf Krake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soujiro Arashikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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31
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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20
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soujiro Arashikage!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arashikage throws a head kick that half lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Arashikage! Conrad is out on his feet! Arashikage rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Conrad is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Conrad is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soujiro Arashikage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogmundur Girsurrson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Girsurrson comes to the cage accompanied by Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ogmundur Girsurrson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shamus McFey!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFey moves out of range as Girsurrson throws a body kick.
Girsurrson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McFey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McFey throws a nice head kick!
McFey throws the kick towards the body but Girsurrson avoids it.
Girsurrson works the jab nicely.
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!
McFey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McFey checks the leg kick.
Girsurrson looks to land a body kick but McFey moved away.
McFey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Girsurrson to score with a decent uppercut.
McFey throws a low kick but Girsurrson avoids it.
McFey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Girsurrson throws a hook but McFey blocks it.
McFey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girsurrson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girsurrson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girsurrson lands a body shot.
Girsurrson throws a hook but McFey blocks it.
A head kick misses from Girsurrson.
Ogmundur Girsurrson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from McFey.
McFey needs to keep his hands up - Girsurrson had a free shot at his head there.
Girsurrson misses with a head kick.
Girsurrson looks to score with a jab to the body but McFey is just out of range.
Girsurrson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Girsurrson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFey misses with a leg kick
letting Girsurrson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Girsurrson is predictable there
and McFey counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girsurrson throws out the jab.
Girsurrson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McFey scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Girsurrson coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Girsurrson.
McFey staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girsurrson.
McFey throws a leg kick which misses Girsurrson's front leg but catches the back leg as Girsurrson tries to avoid it.
Girsurrson loads up on a big right hand but McFey slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Girsurrson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Girsurrson.
Shamus McFey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Girsurrson checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Girsurrson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girsurrson.
A clash of legs there as Girsurrson blocks the low kick.
Girsurrson doesn't manage to clinch there - McFey circles away.
Girsurrson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McFey avoids the body shot from Girsurrson.
Girsurrson scores with a nice right hand.
McFey throws a head kick but Girsurrson moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Girsurrson.
McFey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Girsurrson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McFey being controlled here momentarily.
Girsurrson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girsurrson keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girsurrson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFey is aware though and is defending well.
McFey won't allow Girsurrson to sweep him here.
McFey is looking to work some ground and pound but Girsurrson has wrist control.
Girsurrson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFey is one step ahead there.
Girsurrson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McFey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFey won't allow Girsurrson to sweep him here.
Girsurrson pulls McFey in to control the position.
McFey throwing strikes but missing.
McFey with a nice head shot there.
Girsurrson keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
Girsurrson wants to sweep here but McFey controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McFey lands a couple of digs.
Girsurrson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Girsurrson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McFey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McFey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Girsurrson looking to land elbow strikes but McFey uses the position to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFey wants to control but Girsurrson is keeping busy.
Girsurrson is trying to control. McFey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Girsurrson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McFey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFey is staying active underneath Girsurrson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McFey is looking to improve his position.
Girsurrson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Girsurrson is working for a kimura but McFey is defending it quite comfortably.
Girsurrson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Girsurrson is keen to just control but McFey is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Girsurrson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McFey trying to control but Girsurrson postures up.
McFey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Girsurrson trying to control but McFey is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Girsurrson looking to sit in guard and control but McFey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Girsurrson looking for a sweep. Not yet Girsurrson, not yet.
Girsurrson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Girsurrson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Girsurrson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFey throwing strikes from guard but Girsurrson blocks nicely.
Girsurrson keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogmundur Girsurrson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Girsurrson scores with a decent looking hook.
Girsurrson has closed the distance and engaged McFey in a clinch.
McFey jumps guard.
Girsurrson slips nicely into half guard.
Girsurrson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFey has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFey is trying to keep Girsurrson in close.
McFey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girsurrson is looking to work some ground and pound but McFey has wrist control.
Girsurrson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McFey has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Girsurrson is looking to defend but McFey has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Girsurrson! McFey pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Girsurrson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shamus McFey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maestre Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hit em' Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
277 lbs
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30
270 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maestre Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice looks to land a combination but Hulk avoids it well.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Hulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hulk connects with a nice short shot to Slice's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk wants to free his trapped foot but Slice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hulk throwing shots but Slice is blocking nicely.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Hulk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slice taking some punishment here, with Hulk in his half guard.
Hulk seems to be looking for submissions.
Slice is trying to stand up here but Hulk is controlling him well.
Hulk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hulk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Hulk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hulk lands a heavy elbow.
Hulk lands a big shot there that rocks Slice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Hulk wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely.
Hulk controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hulk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hulk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hulk goes for an armbar but Slice turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slice.
Hulk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulk trying to control but Slice is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hulk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hulk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slice can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hulk postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Slice in real trouble here! The ref calls for Slice to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maestre Hulk!
Maestre Hulk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homero Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacerda comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard. Mclovin has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Homero Lacerda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lacerda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mclovin has control of an arm but Lacerda manages to advance to Mclovin's back!
Good control from Lacerda.
Lacerda misses with a punch to the head.
Mclovin showing good submission defense here.
Mclovin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lacerda.
Lacerda missing with strikes from the back.
Mclovin breaks Lacerda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lacerda controls Mclovin momentarily but Mclovin frees himself.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacerda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclovin throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lying in Lacerda's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lacerda decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mclovin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Homero Lacerda!
Our winner, Homero Lacerda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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