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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Dellelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dellelo has chosen O Papai chegou as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hakeem Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Guilherme Dellelo's chin.
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hakeem Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Dellelo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dellelo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dellelo lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dellelo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dellelo prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Dellelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to stand up but Dellelo is controlling him.
Dellelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dellelo is still trying to improve position.
Dellelo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dellelo pushes down on Ali's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellelo stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
Dellelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Dellelo is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Dellelo.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dellelo is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
Dellelo trying to control the action but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali tries to kick Dellelo off but Dellelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dellelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellelo.
Dellelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to escape.
Dellelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Dellelo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dellelo wants to take a breather but Ali is having none of it.
Dellelo prevents Ali from standing back up.
Dellelo is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Dellelo there.
Ali tries to kick Dellelo off but Dellelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.
Dellelo slips a nice elbow through Ali's hands, connecting with Ali's forehead.
Dellelo prevents Ali from standing back up.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Dellelo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Dellelo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dellelo is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Dellelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ali defending well though.
Ali is not content to let Dellelo control the position.
Dellelo lands strikes from half guard.
Dellelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellelo.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ali doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dellelo.
Ali is trying to stand back up but Dellelo is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Dellelo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dellelo shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dellelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ali defends well and Dellelo ends up having to push Ali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali misses with a body punch.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dellelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dellelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dellelo is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellelo to get the leverage.
Ali is trying to stand up here but Dellelo is controlling him well.
Dellelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dellelo content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali pushes Dellelo off looking to stand but Dellelo dives back in and keeps control.
Dellelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dellelo is breathing heavily.
Ali has one foot on Dellelo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hakeem Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Dellelo's shoulder, as Dellelo tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellelo.
Hakeem Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Dellelo.
Dellelo ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a right hand that Dellelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dellelo also avoids with ease.
Dellelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Ali can't keep his opponent in guard - Dellelo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dellelo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dellelo to get the leverage.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dellelo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Dellelo.
Ali is looking to escape.
Ali trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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. Dellelo connects with a nice short shot to Ali's temple.
Nice strikes from Dellelo there.
Dellelo 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.
Ali is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali pushes Dellelo off and gets back to his feet.
Hakeem Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dellelo rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Dellelo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dellelo is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Dellelo dodges the punch combination from Ali.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellelo.
Ali throws a right and a left that Dellelo avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dellelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dellelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Ali tries to bum rush Dellelo with a series of wild strikes but Dellelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dellelo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dellelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dellelo pushes him off.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali tries to bum rush Dellelo with a series of wild strikes but Dellelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellelo shoots in and gets a takedown into Ali's guard.
Guilherme Dellelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dellelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guilherme Dellelo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dellelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dellelo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Dellelo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dellelo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dellelo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dellelo wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Dellelo stands and throws Ali's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dellelo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dellelo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ali's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ali to his feet.
Ali misses with a double jab.
Hakeem Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dellelo pushes him off.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dellelo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali throws a series of punches but Dellelo moves out of range.
Dellelo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Dellelo persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakeem Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Dellelo.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Ali is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dellelo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
Dellelo prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Dellelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dellelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dellelo slips a jab from Ali.
Dellelo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Dellelo pushes him off.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dellelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali throws a series of punches but Dellelo moves out of range.
Dellelo shoots for a takedown but Ali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dellelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Dellelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dellelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dellelo slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Dellelo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ali was covering up waiting for the punch and Dellelo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dellelo is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellelo wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Dellelo prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dellelo manages to pass to side control.
Dellelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dellelo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hakeem Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilherme Dellelo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Dellelo controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guilherme Dellelo.
I've got Dellelo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Dellelo!
After winning the bout, Guilherme Dellelo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gale Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Douglas (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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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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27
142 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gale Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Gold has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Gold fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglas in the body.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gold. That one must have hurt.
Gold scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Douglas misses with a double jab
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
Douglas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Douglas stalks Gold and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gold's face. Gold staggers backwards, shaken.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Gold feints and then cracks Douglas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglas down.
Douglas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Gold throws a head kick that half lands.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gold tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Douglas!
Gold cracks Douglas with a good jab.
Douglas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gold's head backwards.
Gold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Douglas.
Gold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Douglas's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Douglas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gold throws a front kick that sends Douglas stumbling back into the cage.
Douglas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gold.
Gold lands a leg kick that knocks Douglas off balance momentarily.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gold.
Douglas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gold!
Gale Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Douglas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gold counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
Douglas misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Douglas circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Douglas. Those never looked like landing.
Gold connects with a body shot that sends Douglas's belly button to the back.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Gold.
Nice defenses there by Gold.
Good leg kick by Gold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Douglas motions for Gold to come forward. Douglas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gale Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Gold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gold.
Gold throws the kick towards the body but Douglas avoids it.
Gold thuds his shin into the meat of Douglas's side.
Gold lunges at Douglas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Douglas's hand.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gold connects with a crisp jab.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Gold.
Douglas misses with a two punch combination.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Gold.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold slips a jab from Douglas.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Gold.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Douglas misses with a combination
and Gold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold slips a straight right by Douglas.
A good leg kick by Gold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Douglas if he has to take too many more of those.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Gold lands a leg kick that knocks Douglas off balance momentarily.
Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gold. That one must have hurt.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Douglas's sensitive parts.
Douglas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gold can pounce on him.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Douglas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gold has got the better of the exchanges.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Gold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gold lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook.
Gold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Douglas is looking to chop away at Gold's legs.
Gold moves away from the strike by Douglas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Douglas down.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to clinch
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Gold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gale Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Douglas swinging wildly here.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gold connects with the punch.
Gold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gale Gold dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gold sizes up Douglas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gold.
Gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well.
Douglas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gold can pounce on him.
Gold lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gold, right into the meat.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning.
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gold connects with an inside leg kick.
Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gold. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gold.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Gold connects with a solid leg kick.
Gold is looking to slow Douglas down with leg kicks.
Gold connects with a solid leg kick.
Gabriel Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold cracks Douglas with a good jab.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Douglas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Douglas's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gold.
Gold misses with a hook.
Gold throws a sloppy body shot
and Douglas counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Douglas takes a step back to recover.
Gold scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Douglas's sensitive parts.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Douglas throws a one two combo.
Douglas throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
Gale Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Gold misses with a straight right.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Gold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Gold fakes the leg kick and cracks Douglas in the body.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Douglas throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
Gold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Gold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Douglas if he has to take too many more of those.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Gold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gold 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Gold!
Gale Gold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beto Junior (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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26
270 lbs
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275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beto Junior!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida holding on.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Junior.
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior working away.
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Junior working away.
Machida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machida is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Junior in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Machida tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
Junior creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machida sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Junior working away.
Junior sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Junior throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Junior in the domination position with Machida hanging on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Machida parries the strikes from Junior easily there. Junior is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machida to escape.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beto Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida tries to sprawl but Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Machida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
Machida is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machida keeping hold of Junior's head, controlling as best he can.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beto Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Machida keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Machida.
Machida avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Machida is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
Junior tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Junior in the domination position with Machida hanging on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior working away.
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Junior working away.
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior in the domination position with Machida hanging on.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Machida is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Machida keeping his opponent close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beto Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Junior scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Machida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Machida controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Machida wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Machida's guard.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior postures up.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Andy Machida has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Machida seems keen to control Junior's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Machida is pulling down on Junior's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Machida.
Junior looking to score a takedown here. Machida is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Machida's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andy Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beto Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beto Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beto Junior!
Beto Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheech Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cheech Marin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
171 lbs
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26
174 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheech Marin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Marin, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Marin against the cage but Marin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Marin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Marin is retaining full guard.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Marin is defending the position.
Sanchez tries to stand and escape but Marin is controlling the position.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Marin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Marin is working from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez trying to control but Marin is working from the bottom.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez wants to stand but Marin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marin keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paulo Sanchez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Marin. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marin is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Marin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Marin won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Marin is defending well.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marin sees it coming and defends easily.
Marin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Marin is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Marin defends it.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Marin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Marin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Marin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marin pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Marin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Marin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cheech Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Sanchez.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marin's waist but Marin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Marin which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marin defends it nicely.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marin as he avoids it easily.
Marin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marin moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marin is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marin keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes down on Marin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sanchez passes into side control!
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sanchez yanks on the arm and Marin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sanchez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kores Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Melendez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kores Sierra!
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, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra fails to land the takedown.
Sierra shoots for a double leg takedown but Melendez sprawls well. He's pushed Sierra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sierra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melendez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kores Sierra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sierra, pushing him back against the cage.
Sierra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sierra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra is trying to pull guard but Melendez has him pressed against the cage.
Sierra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Melendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Melendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melendez.
Sierra wants a takedown but no success here.
Sierra is trying to pull guard but Melendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Melendez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sierra backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Melendez.
A left hand lands to the body for Melendez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sierra backwards.
Melendez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sierra backwards.
Sierra is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sierra.
Oh Sierra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melendez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Melendez.
Melendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sierra.
Sierra is trying to drag Melendez to the mat but Melendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melendez.
Melendez misses with some punches.
Melendez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sierra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sierra seems to have got his legs back now.
Sierra is trying to pull guard but Melendez has him pressed against the cage.
Sierra is breathing heavily.
Sierra fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Melendez.
Sierra tries to pull guard but Melendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Sierra drops back down to his feet.
Melendez pushes Sierra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Melendez scores with a shoulder strike.
Melendez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melendez dips a shoulder and cracks Sierra with a mighty uppercut! Sierra falls back against the cage and Melendez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sierra is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Melendez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbert Melendez!
A relieved looking Gilbert Melendez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Messler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brahma Cervejinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cervejinha has chosen Beer! by Psychostick as his entrance music. Brahma Cervejinha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Messler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brahma Cervejinha!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervejinha scores with a push kick.
Messler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cervejinha as he avoids it easily.
Messler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
Messler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Messler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cervejinha.
Messler blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Cervejinha.
Cervejinha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messler checks a leg kick.
Cervejinha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cervejinha misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cervejinha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cervejinha misses with a low kick.
Cervejinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cervejinha fails to land with a series of punches.
Cervejinha tries to work over Messler's front leg with a kick but Messler checks it.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that Messler semi-blocks.
Cervejinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Messler. That did some damage!
Messler misses with a takedown attempt
and Cervejinha counters with a nice leg kick.
Messler shoots in but Cervejinha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Messler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cervejinha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messler tries for a takedown but Cervejinha circles away easily
and Cervejinha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Cervejinha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cervejinha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervejinha clinches.
Cervejinha is stalling here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Messler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cervejinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Messler won't want to take too many of those.
Cervejinha misses with the head strike.
Cervejinha crunches a lovely knee into Messler's ribcage.
Cervejinha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the head.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messler avoids a wild elbow strike from Cervejinha.
Messler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cervejinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that Messler semi-blocks.
Cervejinha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cervejinha keeps Messler at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Cervejinha misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cervejinha, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cervejinha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervejinha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Messler takes a step back to recover.
Cervejinha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Messler blocks a head kick by Cervejinha.
Cervejinha throws the left hand but Messler avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Cervejinha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cervejinha clinches up with Messler and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cervejinha.
Cervejinha scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brahma Cervejinha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cervejinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cervejinha connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cervejinha.
Messler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cervejinha quickly recovers to half guard.
Cervejinha is trying to maintain the position but Messler is very close to passing his half guard.
Messler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Messler wants to take a breather but Cervejinha is having none of it.
Cervejinha has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Messler is on him like a limpet, forcing Cervejinha back against the cage.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervejinha breaks from the clinch.
Messler looks for a takedown but Cervejinha sprawls well.
Messler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cervejinha clinches up against the cage.
Messler tries to score a body lock takedown but Cervejinha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Messler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cervejinha manages to break the clinch.
Cervejinha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Messler wants to take the fight to the mat but Cervejinha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Messler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cervejinha obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Messler.
Cervejinha scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervejinha landing knees to the head.
Cervejinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cervejinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cervejinha lands an elbow inside.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the head.
Brahma Cervejinha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cervejinha is stalling here.
Cervejinha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Messler.
Cervejinha working Messler over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cervejinha manages to break the clinch.
Messler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brahma Cervejinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cervejinha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cervejinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Messler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervejinha manages to avoid it.
Messler tries to keep at a distance but Cervejinha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Messler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Messler takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cervejinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cervejinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Cervejinha lands an uppercut.
Cervejinha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cervejinha breaks from the clinch.
Brahma Cervejinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervejinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cervejinha connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cervejinha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Messler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messler shoots in but Cervejinha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brahma Cervejinha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Messler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cervejinha scores with a head kick.
Messler is rocked!
It looks like Felix Messler has been cut.
Cervejinha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cervejinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cervejinha moves into the clinch successfully.
Messler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cervejinha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cervejinha connects with a solid leg kick.
Cervejinha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cervejinha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Messler takes a step back to recover.
Cervejinha scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cervejinha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cervejinha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Messler.
Oh Messler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cervejinha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Messler seems to have got his legs back now.
Cervejinha scoring well with a low kick there.
Cervejinha closes the distance and pushes Messler back into the cage.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Cervejinha.
Messler blocking some punches.
Cervejinha landing knees to the body.
Cervejinha lands an elbow that stopped Messler in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervejinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cervejinha landing knees to the body.
Cervejinha connects with a knee to the head.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
Cervejinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cervejinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Messler. That did some damage!
Cervejinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cervejinha misses with a head kick.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that misses.
Cervejinha instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cervejinha lands a knee to the head.
Cervejinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messler wants to take the fight to the mat but Cervejinha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Messler looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Messler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cervejinha.
Cervejinha working Messler over with knees to the body.
Cervejinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messler's defenses.
Messler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cervejinha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cervejinha can pounce on him.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervejinha moves into the clinch successfully.
Cervejinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
Cervejinha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Messler's head.
Brahma Cervejinha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cervejinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Felix Messler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cervejinha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cervejinha lands a good knee to the midsection. Messler won't want to take too many of those.
Messler fails to pull guard.
Cervejinha lands a knee to the body.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brahma Cervejinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cervejinha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brahma Cervejinha!
An out of breath Brahma Cervejinha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dimont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nego Dobom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobom has chosen Bad to the bone by George Thorogood as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dimont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nego Dobom!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimont has a takedown stuffed.
Dobom misses with a leg kick.
Dobom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dobom tries to clinch but Dimont is having none of it.
Dimont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobom is fending him off so far but Dimont persists. Nope, Dobom circles away and we're back to standing.
Dobom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dobom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been hearing reports that Dimont has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dobom moves into the clinch successfully.
Dobom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dimont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dimont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobom trying to land knees to the body.
Dimont can't get the takedown.
Dobom stalling in the clinch but Dimont improves position.
Dimont is working for takedown but Dobom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dobom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dimont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dimont blocks an elbow strike.
Dimont has Dobom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dimont goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobom prevents it.
Dobom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dobom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dobom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dimont blocks an elbow strike.
Dimont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dobom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimont wants a takedown but no success here.
Dobom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Dobom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dimont takes an elbow to the temple.
Dimont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dobom.
Dobom looking to stall.
Dimont can't get the takedown.
Dimont looking for a takedown.
Dobom lands a damaging elbow.
Dobom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobom prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dobom lands a damaging elbow.
Dimont is looking for a takedown.
Dimont goes for a takedown attempt but Dobom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dobom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimont tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dobom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Dimont with that takedown attempt.
Dobom clinches up with Dimont and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dobom scores a nice knee to the body.
Dobom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dobom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dimont. Dimont circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimont circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dobom.
Dimont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dobom looks for the body kick but Dimont saw that one coming.
Dimont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimont's sensitive parts.
Dimont has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dobom.
Dimont closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dobom's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nego Dobom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dobom tries to sprawl but Dimont drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dimont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dobom actively working from the bottom here.
Dimont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dobom tries to get to full guard but Dimont has control of the leg.
Dimont stalling.
Dobom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dimont stopping the sweep attempt from Dobom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dobom wants to stand and escape but Dimont is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimont throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dobom keeping moving, preventing Dimont from controlling successfully.
Dobom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobom is looking to stand back up but Dimont counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dobom.
Dobom is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Dimont seems content to control.
Dobom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dimont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimont is nestled in close to Dobom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dimont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimont prevents Dobom from standing back up.
Dobom manages to get to full guard.
Dobom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimont is controlling him.
Dobom being controlled here, momentarily.
Dimont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Dimont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dobom trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom has an active guard here but Dimont has managed to pass into half guard.
Dobom is looking for a sweep. Dimont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimont slips a nice elbow through Dobom's hands, connecting with Dobom's forehead.
Dimont thows a huge punch but Dobom dodges it nicely.
Dimont winds up and cracks Dobom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dimont working the head and body with strikes.
Dimont scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dimont is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimont slips a nice elbow through Dobom's hands, connecting with Dobom's forehead.
Dan Dimont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobom is trying to control but Dimont passes into side control!
Dimont content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dobom taking a bit of punishment here - Dimont scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimont wants to control but Dobom is keeping him busy.
Dobom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dimont off and has taken his back!
Dobom controlling well, preventing Dimont from escaping the position.
Dimont 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.
Dobom tries to get the hooks in deep but Dimont pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobom avoiding Dimont 's attempts to control his hands.
Dobom working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Dimont dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dobom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dobom rushes Dimont and presses him up against the cage.
Dobom stops a takedown attempt from Dimont.
Dobom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimont backwards.
Dobom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dobom scores a nice knee to the body.
Dimont is looking for a takedown.
Dobom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dobom pinned against the cage. Dobom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dimont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimont takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimont misses with a takedown
and Dobom counters with a nice leg kick.
Dimont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobom. Dobom obviously looking to wear him down.
Dobom tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimont closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dimont controlling the action here.
Dimont thows a huge punch but Dobom dodges it nicely.
Dimont is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dobom wants to improve his position but Dimont is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dimont lands a nice short elbow.
Dimont is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobom is staying active underneath Dimont, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dimont slips a nice elbow through Dobom's hands, connecting with Dobom's forehead.
Dobom trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dimont lands a nice short elbow.
Dimont prevents Dobom from improving his position.
Dimont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobom trying to control here.
Dobom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dimont.
Dobom is looking to escape.
Dimont drops an elbow to the side of Dobom's head.
Dobom is trying to control but can't.
Dobom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dimont throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dobom's waist but Dobom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimont off to one side.
Dobom tries to clinch there but Dimont circles away.
Dan Dimont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobom lands a front kick.
Dimont has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dobom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimont's calf.
Dobom misses with a head kick.
Dimont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nego Dobom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimont shoots in for a takedown but Dobom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Dimont with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dobom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dimont crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dobom - the referee stops the clock and Dimont gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dobom. Dimont manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dimont.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nego Dobom.
I think Dobom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nego Dobom!
During a confident post fight interview, Nego Dobom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberts Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior has chosen Apenas Mais Uma de Amor as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberts Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Junior. No joy for Nascimento on that attempt.
Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nascimento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Nascimento defends the submission attempt.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nascimento doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior 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.
Junior prevents Nascimento from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Nascimento is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior prevents Nascimento from improving his position.
Nascimento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nascimento is trying to get back to full guard.
Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nascimento sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking to advance position but Nascimento won't allow it.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nascimento sees it coming and defends easily.
Nascimento actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nascimento is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Nascimento tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Nascimento actively working from the bottom here.
Nascimento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junior prevents Nascimento from improving his position.
Nascimento actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior is working for a kimura but Nascimento is defending it quite comfortably.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Nascimento moves into full guard.
Nascimento escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nascimento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior pushes down on Nascimento's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nascimento is trying to get back to full guard.
Nascimento moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Nascimento is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nascimento looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Junior looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nascimento has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberts Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Nascimento pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Nascimento tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Roberts Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nascimento doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Nascimento is defending well.
Junior is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nascimento defends it well.
Nascimento manages to get to full guard.
Nascimento is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Nascimento has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Junior should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nascimento has tightened it up now! Junior should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Nascimento!
The defeated Roberts Junior had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans and say that I will work harder to not disappoint them again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Kurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) - Fall Out Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Abraham Kurse acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Kurse!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield looks to land a right hand but Kurse moved out of range.
Redfield throws a hook but Kurse blocks it.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurse moves away.
Chris Redfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kurse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurse.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kurse.
Redfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Redfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redfield throws an off balance right hand
and Kurse counters with a single leg into guard. Redfield didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kurse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurse preventing the sweep.
Kurse drops back looking for a leg! Redfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redfield manages to kick Kurse off! Kurse jumps back into Redfield's guard.
Redfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurse on the ground.
Kurse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurse slips nicely into half guard.
Kurse maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Redfield could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kurse has cracked it and Redfield is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kurse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Kurse!
Abraham Kurse is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Abraham Kurse gave a big smile as he said 'I told everyone that I would become the champion. I'm the man to beat here. I don't care about any non sense superfight or a fighter that never even fought professionally in his career. I care about winning and holding a belt. That's what I did and that's what I'll do.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Damozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Hughes blocks a low kick nicely.
Damozzi lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Damozzi wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Damozzi drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damozzi distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Damozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Damozzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Damozzi won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Damozzi distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damozzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Damozzi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Damozzi throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Damozzi 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.
Damozzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Damozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Damozzi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Damozzi defends easily.
Damozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Damozzi controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damozzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damozzi throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Damozzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damozzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Damozzi defends easily.
Damozzi trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Damozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Damozzi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Damozzi won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Damozzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Damozzi, not yet.
Damozzi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Damozzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Damozzi's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Damozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Damozzi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Damozzi misses with a low kick.
Hughes tries to sprawl but Damozzi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Damozzi keeps him under control.
Damozzi slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damozzi.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Damozzi has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damozzi lands a nice short elbow.
Damozzi prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Damozzi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damozzi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damozzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Damozzi cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Frank Damozzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damozzi is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damozzi is one step ahead there.
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damozzi defends it easily.
Hughes working for a triangle but Damozzi defends it easily.
Damozzi distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Damozzi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damozzi lands a couple of elbows.
Damozzi cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Damozzi is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Damozzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Damozzi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Damozzi working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damozzi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hughes tries to roll over but Damozzi keeps him under control.
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Damozzi slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Damozzi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Damozzi prevents Hughes from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Damozzi in his half guard.
Damozzi is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes is pressing down on Damozzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damozzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Damozzi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Damozzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Damozzi!
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Damozzi trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Damozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Damozzi stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damozzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damozzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Damozzi cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Damozzi.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Damozzi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Damozzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damozzi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damozzi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Damozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Damozzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi pushing down on Hughes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Damozzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Damozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damozzi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Damozzi won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damozzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hughes's guard.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Damozzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damozzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damozzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Damozzi is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Damozzi holds on and takes a little breather.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Damozzi controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Damozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Damozzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Damozzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Damozzi's brow.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Damozzi blocks nicely.
Damozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damozzi won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Damozzi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damozzi connects with a couple of short punches.
Damozzi cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damozzi scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Damozzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Damozzi passes into half guard.
Damozzi wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Damozzi working the head and body with strikes.
Damozzi prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hughes has hold of Damozzi's hands but Damozzi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Damozzi slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Damozzi working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Damozzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Damozzi winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Damozzi prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Leandro Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Damozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Damozzi 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Damozzi!
Frank Damozzi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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