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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Lima will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Vieira!
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, Junior Lima!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Vieira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vieira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vieira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vieira seems to have locked his on tight now - Lima screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vieira, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paulo Vieira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaan Birdwing (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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vaan Birdwing!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot cracks Birdwing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Birdwing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Birdwing keeps it at a distance.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Birdwing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birdwing throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwing. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birdwing throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Birdwing wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot scores with a jab. Birdwing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birdwing throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birdwing wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwing pushes Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Birdwing looks winded!
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot tries to clinch but Birdwing moves out of range.
Birdwing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Birdwing throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwing takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saibot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Birdwing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Birdwing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saibot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Birdwing darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saibot avoids it.
Saibot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saibot clinches up against the cage.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot lands a nice knee to the body.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Birdwing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot clinches.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Birdwing takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Saibot has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Birdwing on the side of the head.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot lands a nice shot that snaps Birdwing's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birdwing tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaan Birdwing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Birdwing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot cracks Birdwing with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saibot scores with a jab. Birdwing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Saibot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Birdwing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birdwing has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saibot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Birdwing should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Birdwing circles away.
Birdwing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Birdwing attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwing takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot moves into range and clinches up with Birdwing.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwing controls his hands.
Birdwing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot blocks the elbow strike.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Birdwing just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Birdwing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Birdwing misses with some punches.
Saibot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birdwing was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Birdwing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot rushes Birdwing and presses him up against the cage.
Saibot blocks an elbow strike from Birdwing.
Birdwing trying to land knees to the body.
Birdwing misses with a knee to the head.
Saibot lands a knee to the head.
Saibot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot misses with an elbow over the top.
Birdwing is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
Birdwing keeps the fight on the outside.
Birdwing swats away the attempt to clinch by Saibot.
Birdwing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saibot is looking to clinch but Birdwing is avoiding it.
Birdwing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Birdwing's head.
Saibot closes the distance and pushes Birdwing back into the cage.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Birdwing shakes it off.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Birdwing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saibot jabs at Birdwing's body.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birdwing can do to turn this around?
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Birdwing.
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birdwing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birdwings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Birdwing's belly button to the back.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saibot darts in and clinches Birdwing up against the cage.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Birdwing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Birdwing's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Birdwing avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees to the body.
Birdwing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saibot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birdwing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birdwing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Birdwing seems unphased.
Birdwing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birdwing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot with a jab.
Saibot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Birdwing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Birdwing moves into the clinch.
Saibot dodges an elbow strike from Birdwing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Birdwing.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Birdwing shakes it off.
Birdwing takes one to the side of the head.
Birdwing moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Birdwing lands a high kick!
Saibot cracks Birdwing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Birdwing throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Birdwing's body.
Birdwing misses with a double jab
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saibot cracks Birdwing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Birdwing misses with a body shot
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Birdwing throws a nice head kick!
Birdwing misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Birdwing on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saibot cracks Birdwing with a good jab.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Birdwing has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Birdwing's body. Birdwing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Birdwing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Birdwing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Birdwing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Birdwing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot tries to clinch but Birdwing is having none of it.
Birdwing moves into the clinch.
Saibot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Birdwing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaan Birdwing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Birdwing looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Birdwing misses the shot to the body.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot works Birdwing's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Birdwing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saibot blocks it with crossed arms.
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birdwing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
Saibot jabs at Birdwing's body.
Birdwing throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Birdwing takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Birdwing.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birdwing was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Birdwing takes one on the button.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Birdwing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot scores with the left hand. Birdwing knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Birdwing.
Birdwing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saibot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Birdwing.
Saibot digs a good hook to Birdwing's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Birdwing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birdwing tries a head kick but it misses.
Saibot jabs Birdwing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Birdwing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birdwing throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birdwing throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Birdwing gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saibot 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Santos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortiz Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Ortiz Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortiz Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ortiz Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ortiz Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ortiz Silva lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Ortiz Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Ortiz Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ortiz Silva is pushing Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Ortiz Silva - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Ortiz Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Ortiz Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Ortiz Silva lands a knee to the head.
Ortiz Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Ortiz Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ortiz Silva.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ortiz Silva lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ortiz Silva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ortiz Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz Silva lands a nice elbow.
Santos is rocked!
Ortiz Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz Silva.
Ortiz Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ortiz Silva lands a big knee! That's hurt Santos! Oh, he's all over the place! Ortiz Silva lands another knee that sends Santos to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Tabare Ortiz Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Marcelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Ribeiro !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo clinches.
Marcelo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rodrigo Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Marcelo is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marcelo stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro .
Marcelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcelo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro 's efforts to push away.
Marcelo stalling in the clinch.
Marcelo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcelo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.
Marcelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marcelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marcelo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcelo controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pedro Marcelo.
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedro Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcelo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcelo circles away.
Marcelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedro Marcelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Ribeiro .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcelo.
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ribeiro 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marcelo wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Marcelo stands up.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marcelo avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcelo moves into range and clinches up with Ribeiro .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcelo has him pressed against the cage.
Marcelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcelo leaning against his opponent.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Marcelo gets an underhook and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
Marcelo is trying to trip Ribeiro . He has hold of a leg but Ribeiro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marcelo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marcelo lands a couple of elbows.
Marcelo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Marcelo dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcelo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marcelo lands a nice forearm strike.
That has opened up Rodrigo Ribeiro 's cut even more.
Marcelo is working Ribeiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ribeiro looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcelo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Marcelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Ribeiro 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marcelo sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marcelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Marcelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pedro Marcelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcelo trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Marcelo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ribeiro is avoiding damage well.
Marcelo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marcelo has hold of Ribeiro 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ribeiro seems comfortable defending it but Marcelo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ribeiro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ribeiro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Marcelo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Marcelo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meio Psicopata. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Dutra!
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, Antonio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Dutra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dutra dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dutra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dutra.
Dutra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Dutra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dutra is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Dutra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dutra looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Steel Penn - Elite Training inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dutra trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dutra from controlling successfully.
Dutra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dutra looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Dutra in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Dutra with that takedown attempt.
Dutra fails with the takedown.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dutra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The strikes coming from Dutra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dutra tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Dutra is trying to ground and pound but Gracie uses the momentary lack of control by Dutra to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Dutra postures up.
Dutra could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dutra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dutra wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Dutra misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dutra throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dutra's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dutra holds on and takes a little breather.
Dutra is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Dutra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control but Dutra is working from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Kevin Dutra dominated that round.
That's time! Dutra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dutra is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Dutra circles away and we're back to standing.
Dutra gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie regains half guard, as Dutra was trying to land strikes.
Dutra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
Dutra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dutra from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dutra pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dutra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dutra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutra thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Dutra has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Dutra control the position.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dutra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dutra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dutra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dutra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dutra throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Dutra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dutra.
Dutra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dutra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dutra trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Dutra throws a big right hand that misses.
Dutra scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutra preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutra wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dutra landing with the ground and pound.
Dutra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dutra wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dutra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Dutra dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie leaves Dutra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Dutra shoots in.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Dutra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dutra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Dutra.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dutra dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Dutra's head and hops out.
Dutra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dutra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dutra as he jumps to the side.
Kevin Dutra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutra shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie tries to clinch but Dutra moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Dutra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dutra closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Dutra pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dutra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dutra tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dutra to the ground. Dutra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dutra takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Dutra wants a takedown but no success here.
Kevin Dutra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie jumps guard and drags Dutra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dutra trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to stand up but Dutra is controlling him.
Kevin Dutra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dutra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kevin Dutra has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dutra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie leaves Dutra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dutra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Dutra shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dutra thinking.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Antonio Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie rushes Dutra and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dutra prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dutra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dutra is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dutra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dutra from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dutra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Dutra!
Kevin Dutra decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
173 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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26
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jared Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Koothrappali shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Koothrappali which made him look bad.
Koothrappali fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Koothrappali persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Koothrappali is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Koothrappali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Koothrappali is controlling him well.
Koothrappali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koothrappali is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali is working for a submission of some sort.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Koothrappali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Koothrappali is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koothrappali to get the leverage.
Koothrappali is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Koothrappali wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koothrappali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Koothrappali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Koothrappali is controlling him well.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie looks winded!
Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koothrappali to get the leverage.
Gracie has one foot on Koothrappali's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Koothrappali. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Gracie.
Koothrappali stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Koothrappali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koothrappali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koothrappali thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Koothrappali wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Koothrappali tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koothrappali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is pushing Koothrappali's head away, looking to escape. Koothrappali manages to hold on to the position though.
Koothrappali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koothrappali tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Koothrappali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koothrappali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koothrappali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koothrappali forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Koothrappali is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koothrappali.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie pushes Koothrappali off looking to stand but Koothrappali dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to kick Koothrappali off but Koothrappali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koothrappali is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Koothrappali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Koothrappali is working for a submission of some sort.
Koothrappali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Koothrappali is working for a submission of some sort.
Koothrappali prevents Gracie from standing back up.
Koothrappali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koothrappali is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Koothrappali maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Koothrappali has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Koothrappali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rajesh Koothrappali!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rajesh Koothrappali thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton has chosen She Knows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andokuhle Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Newton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Congo tries to kick Newton off but Newton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Congo's coaches at CT Antiga União have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Congo is working away.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Congo is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
Newton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Congo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Newton manages to mount him!
Congo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Congo is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Congo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Congo wants to get back to his feet but Newton is dominant here and he's now got Congo's back!
Congo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Newton looking for the RNC.
Newton is persistently looking for the submission but Congo is defending it well.
Congo is trying to get back to his feet but Newton has full control of the position and if anything, Congo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Congo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton misses with a punch to the head.
Newton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Congo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Newton looking to break Congo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Congo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Newton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Newton looking for the choke from the back.
Congo prevents Newton from getting a body triangle.
Newton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Congo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Congo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Newton working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo trying to get back to his feet but Newton is in full control for now.
Newton looking for the choke from the back.
Congo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Newton looking for the RNC.
Newton looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo holding both Newton 's hands and preventing any damage.
Congo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Newton has managed to slip his arm under Congo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Congo is tapping out! Submission win for Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christopher Newton!
After winning the bout, Christopher Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Clare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Apaga mas não Bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Clare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clare tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Congo defends well and Clare ends up having to push Congo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Congo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Congo.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clare looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Clare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo scores with a shoulder strike.
Clare is rocked!
A short right from Congo on the inside.
Oh Clare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Congo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Clare! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Congo is unloading with more strikes now! Clare drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiamaka Congo!
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