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Barbarian FC 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, California Love. Damian Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huey Manley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch
and Manley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Manley thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
Manley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley content to stall in guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Huey Manley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Manley gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
Manley throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manley's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is pushing down on Manley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manley is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manley wants to get back to full guard.
Manley is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Manley is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manley wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manley pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley wants to get back to full guard.
Manley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Manley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manley, who protects the arm well.
Manley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva tries to stand but Manley is controlling his head.
Manley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Silva covering up well and avoiding damage.
Silva takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Manley misses with punches from the back.
Manley somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Manley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva passes into half guard.
Manley gets back to full guard.
Manley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manley is one step ahead there.
Manley throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva passes Manley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Manley defends it.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manley is holding on to half guard well.
Manley is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Manley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manley slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manley dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manley throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manley's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manley wriggles free and stands up.
Manley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Manley 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.
Manley stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Manley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley not doing much here.
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manley.
Manley drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manley is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Manley drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley content to control rather than advance.
Manley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manley connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Manley in his half guard.
Manley is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva has hold of Manley's hands but Manley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Huey Manley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manley is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
Manley controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Silva is out! Manley gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Huey Manley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Savio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheech Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheech Marin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Savio Sanchez!
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, Cheech Marin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marin shoots in but Savio Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savio Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savio Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marin is looking for a sweep.
Marin looks winded!
Savio Sanchez stands up and beckons Marin to his feet.
Alex Savio Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savio Sanchez wants to clinch up but Marin keeps it at a distance.
Marin tries to clinch up.
Savio Sanchez tries to clinch but Marin moves out of range.
Marin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savio Sanchez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marin is in Savio Sanchez's guard.
Savio Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savio Sanchez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savio Sanchez pushes a forearm under Marin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Savio Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevenus Liverbird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odell Paquette has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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135 lbs
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151 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevenus Liverbird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liverbird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liverbird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paquette pinned against the cage. Paquette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paquette fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Liverbird to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Liverbird looks to clinch but Paquette throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Liverbird taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Odell Paquette!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambrose Chisholm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abel Cruz's chin.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisholm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Chisholm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chisholm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chisholm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Chisholm, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Chisholm against the cage but Chisholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to slow Chisholm down by chopping away at his legs.
Chisholm closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Chisholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm prevents the takedown attempt.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm effectively controlling the action here.
Chisholm tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chisholm works on Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Chisholm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Chisholm has the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chisholm gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage.
Chisholm stalling.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Chisholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm is stalling here.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chisholm scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm slows down the pace here.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
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!
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chisholm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chisholm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Chisholm clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Chisholm digs a right hand into Cruz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruz's gas tank.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chisholm avoiding damage.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm stalling in the clinch.
Chisholm gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisholm slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chisholm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chisholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chisholm continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm stalling the fight.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Chisholm has double underhooks.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm just leaning against Cruz, taking a breather.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chisholm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chisholm lands a left hand.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm lands with a light punch inside.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chisholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz tries to break free but Chisholm pushes him back against the cage.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisholm is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Chisholm stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Chisholm slows down the pace here.
Chisholm receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chisholm to keep the fight standing.
The referee calls for Chisholm to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ambrose Chisholm.
Chisholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Chisholm, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Chisholm against the cage but Chisholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisholm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cruz tries to score with a low kick but Chisholm moves his leg out of the way.
Chisholm connects with a high kick.
Chisholm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Chisholm! Cruz is out on his feet! Chisholm rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cruz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cruz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ambrose Chisholm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caique Mafra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sail - Awolnation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Caique Mafra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caique Mafra!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafra has his takedown stuffed
so Armstrong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mafra is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Armstrong trying to control but Mafra is working from the bottom.
Armstrong controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Nathaniel Armstrong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mafra fails with the takedown.
Mafra misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mafra's guard now.
Nathaniel Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caique Mafra.
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!
Mafra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mafra, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafra misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Mafra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mafra looking for submissions off his back.
Mafra looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armstrong in particular looking to stall.
Armstrong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mafra is just riding it out for now. Armstrong eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mafra for as long as he can get away with.
Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mafra sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong works his way into full mount!
Armstrong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mafra is surviving well by controlling Armstrong's body position as best he can.
Armstrong takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Armstrong is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mafra is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathaniel Armstrong!
Caique Mafra spoke after the fight, saying 'Infelizmente não consegui obter o resultado que gostaria e agora rever, ajustar no treinamento junto com a minha equipe e os meus parceiros de sparring o que tem de errado para melhorar e evoluir, pensar na próxima luta e bola pra frente.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton gets a double leg takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Staunton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos has his foot on Staunton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staunton works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Staunton isn't so interested in that idea.
Staunton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staunton throws a strike but Dos Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Staunton keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Staunton wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Staunton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staunton raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos taking shots to the head.
It looks like Rodrigo Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos can't escape the position.
Staunton lands a couple of good shots and Dos Santos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staunton punishes Dos Santos with strikes from the back mount.
Staunton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dos Santos hold on?!
Dos Santos rolls, trying to escape but Staunton keeps control of the position.
Staunton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Staunton tries to keep control of the position but Dos Santos is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton controlling the position well here. Dos Santos rolled but Staunton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Staunton connects with a couple of big shots that have Dos Santos covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Dos Santos! Staunton fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Staunton!
A relieved looking Steve Staunton 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sponge Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uno Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uno Torres will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sponge Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uno Torres!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones misses with a body kick.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Bones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torres 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.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Bones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Torres is trying to control the position but Bones postures up.
Bones wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres looking for subs off his back but Bones has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres trying to control but Bones postures up.
Bones is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Bones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
An elbow from Torres crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres advances to full mount.
Bones blocking the ground and pound.
Torres jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bones and Torres has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres with the ground and pound but Bones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to control but Bones is keeping him busy.
Torres seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uno Torres!
An intense looking Uno Torres took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'What up now Leo I guess next time be a lil more careful picking your fights cuz I just made you my bitch son take your ass back to Europe but first you can stop by my house in south side Chicago and cook daddy a steak'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brahma Cervejinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kazimierczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cervejinha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beer! by Psychostick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brahma Cervejinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Kazimierczak!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervejinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazimierczak darts in looking for a takedown but Cervejinha gets double underhooks and turns Kazimierczak into the cage.
Cervejinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
I was talking to Cervejinha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cervejinha prevents the takedown attempt.
Cervejinha lands a nice elbow.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cervejinha clinches up with Kazimierczak and pushes him back against the cage.
Cervejinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazimierczak's face.
Cervejinha breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha scores with a leg kick.
Kazimierczak looks for a takedown but Cervejinha sprawls well.
Brahma Cervejinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kazimierczak.
Kazimierczak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cervejinha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierczak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kazimierczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cervejinha circles away quickly and effectively.
Cervejinha darts in and clinches Kazimierczak up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cervejinha.
Cervejinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazimierczak avoids it.
Cervejinha tries a knee to the head but Kazimierczak blocks it.
Cervejinha manages to break the clinch.
Kazimierczak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kazimierczak has eaten all the pies!
Cervejinha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cervejinha closes the distance and clinches.
Cervejinha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kazimierczak dodges an elbow strike from Cervejinha.
Kazimierczak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cervejinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cervejinha working aggressively here.
Cervejinha is pressed up against the cage. Kazimierczak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cervejinha down to the mat. Cervejinha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervejinha wants to slow Kazimierczak down by chopping away at his legs.
Kazimierczak blocks a head kick by Cervejinha.
Cervejinha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazimierczak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kazimierczak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cervejinha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cervejinha has escaped and now he's on top!
Cervejinha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha trying to control but Kazimierczak is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We're going to have a standup here because Brahma Cervejinha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kazimierczak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cervejinha to score with a decent uppercut.
Cervejinha connects with an inside leg kick.
Cervejinha drives through and clinches with Kazimierczak against the cage.
Cervejinha connects with a knee to the head.
Cervejinha trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cervejinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kazimierczak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kazimierczak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cervejinha is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brahma Cervejinha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazimierczak has his takedown stuffed
and Cervejinha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Cervejinha. No joy for Kazimierczak on that attempt.
Brahma Cervejinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierczak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kazimierczak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cervejinha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazimierczak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cervejinha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazimierczak but great work by Cervejinha.
Kazimierczak is not content to let Cervejinha control the position.
Cervejinha with the ground and pound but Kazimierczak regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervejinha is trying to control. Kazimierczak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kazimierczak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kazimierczak.
Cervejinha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cervejinha 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.
Cervejinha trying to control but Kazimierczak is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazimierczak pulls Cervejinha in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brahma Cervejinha.
Cervejinha moves out of range as Kazimierczak strikes.
Cervejinha wants to clinch.
Cervejinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha throws a nice head kick!
Kazimierczak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cervejinha is staying active underneath Kazimierczak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kazimierczak not doing much here.
Damian Kazimierczak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cervejinha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kazimierczak is looking to pass Cervejinha's guard but actually Cervejinha recovers to full guard.
Kazimierczak trying to control but Cervejinha is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazimierczak is one step ahead there.
Cervejinha controls Kazimierczak momentarily but Kazimierczak frees himself.
Cervejinha is looking to stand up but Kazimierczak isn't so interested in that idea.
Kazimierczak wants to control from the top but Cervejinha keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brahma Cervejinha.
Cervejinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Kazimierczak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That kick from Cervejinha tenderised Kazimierczak's leg. Kazimierczak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cervejinha moves into the clinch.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch.
Kazimierczak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha moves into range and clinches up with Kazimierczak.
Cervejinha tries a knee to the head but Kazimierczak blocks it.
Cervejinha has Kazimierczak pressed against the cage.
Cervejinha is pressed up against the cage. Kazimierczak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cervejinha down to the mat. Cervejinha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kazimierczak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cervejinha throws a nice head kick!
Cervejinha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazimierczak.
Brahma Cervejinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kazimierczak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierczak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kazimierczak checks a leg kick.
Kazimierczak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cervejinha is fending him off so far but Kazimierczak persists. Nope, Cervejinha circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervejinha thumps Kazimierczak with a low kick.
Cervejinha is looking to slow Kazimierczak down with leg kicks.
Cervejinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kazimierczak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kazimierczak has his takedown stuffed
and Cervejinha counters with a head kick. That will keep Kazimierczak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cervejinha lands a leg kick that knocks Kazimierczak off balance momentarily.
Cervejinha clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervejinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazimierczak's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha scores with a knee to the head.
Kazimierczak is rocked!
It looks like Damian Kazimierczak has been cut.
Cervejinha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazimierczak is still on wobbly legs! Can Cervejinha finish him?
Brahma Cervejinha is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervejinha closes the distance and pushes Kazimierczak back into the cage.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cervejinha wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cervejinha. No joy for Kazimierczak on that attempt.
Cervejinha lands a nice looking body kick.
Kazimierczak seems to have recovered his senses.
Kazimierczak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cervejinha. Cervejinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazimierczak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazimierczak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cervejinha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazimierczak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazimierczak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cervejinha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazimierczak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervejinha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kazimierczak shoots in for a double leg but Cervejinha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cervejinha moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cervejinha.
Cervejinha stalling in the clinch.
Cervejinha landing knees to the head.
Cervejinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazimierczak's face.
Cervejinha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cervejinha!
Cervejinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cervejinha tried to score with a low kick but Kazimierczak checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazimierczak is defended easily by Cervejinha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervejinha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazimierczak, pushing him back against the cage.
Cervejinha prevents the takedown attempt.
Cervejinha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazimierczak.
Cervejinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazimierczak misses with a takedown
and Cervejinha counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierczak 's knee.
Cervejinha moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brahma Cervejinha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cervejinha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brahma Cervejinha!
Brahma Cervejinha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Chua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra shoots for a takedown but Chua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Serra has his foot on Chua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chua works his way back into a safe position though.
Chua preventing the sweep.
Chua throwing strikes from guard but Serra blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chua postures up in Serra's guard and throws a big left but Serra blocks it.
Chua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serra has an active guard here but Chua has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is trying to control but can't.
Serra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chua.
Serra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serra is refusing to be controlled, as Chua sits in half guard.
Serra has hold of Chua's hands but Chua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chua slips a nice elbow through Serra's hands, connecting with Serra's forehead.
Ground and pound from Chua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chua wants to control but Serra is keeping him busy.
Chua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Serra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chua with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chua postures up in Serra's guard and throws a big left but Serra blocks it.
Serra working for a triangle but Chua defends it easily.
Chua with a nice head shot there.
Chua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serra's head.
Chua lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chua with a nice head shot there.
Chua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serra's head.
Serra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chua is looking to work some ground and pound but Serra has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chua throwing strikes from guard but Serra blocks nicely.
Serra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chua throws a big right hand that misses.
Chua throwing strikes but missing.
Chua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Serra controls Chua momentarily but Chua frees himself.
Serra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chua postures up in Serra's guard and throws a big left but Serra blocks it.
Chua postures up in Serra's guard and throws a big left but Serra blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chua is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chua keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serra's head.
Chua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chua landing with the ground and pound.
Chua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Serra controls Chua momentarily but Chua frees himself.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chua is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chua has managed to get both his arms back between Serra's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Chua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Serra shoots in but Chua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Serra quickly recovers to half guard.
Bryan Chua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Serra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chua stalling away here and it's allowed Serra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serra has an active guard here but Chua has managed to pass into half guard.
Chua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serra trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Chua there.
Chua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chua moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Chua crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Serra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chua in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chua cracks Serra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Chua.
Serra actively working from the bottom here.
Chua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Chua connects with a nice short shot to Serra's temple.
Chua is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chua lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chua is nestled in close to Serra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Serra is rocked!
Chua is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Serra!
Chua lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Serra is still in real trouble! Can Chua finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Chua! Serra is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryan Chua!
Bryan Chua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The [A]lliance Clothing + Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by She Knows. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: DJ Khalil - China. Christopher Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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26
203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Newton is trying to keep an underhook but Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newton's head.
Silva thows a huge punch but Newton dodges it nicely.
Silva wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Newton's coaches at Montreal's Finest have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
Newton is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrien Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva tries for a takedown but Newton circles away easily
and Newton counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newton uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Newton has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newton has Silva pressed against the cage.
Newton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Newton pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newton lands with a left to the head.
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newton misses with the combination.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newton cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Newton uses from the top position.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into full guard.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Newton jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Newton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Newton!
Silva working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Newton slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Newton is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adrien Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrien Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Newton.
Silva pulls Newton into guard.
Silva working a defensive guard but Newton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Silva wants to sweep but Newton has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Newton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Silva trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
Newton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Newton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Christopher Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Newton.
Silva is cranking Newton's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Newton! He's tightened the choke and Newton is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrien Silva!
Post fight, Adrien Silva took to the microphone: 'I want my fucking title shot!!!!!!!'.
Christopher Newton spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to pass the torch to the new breed.'.
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