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FFB 126: Kotaro vs. Gumma II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Bad Boy Killers ft. The Outlawz. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fertit's choice of entrance music: Riot. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vito Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to clinch but Fertit is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Fertit.
Fertit misses with a low kick.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fertit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fertit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington tries to bum rush Fertit with a series of wild strikes but Fertit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fertit.
Fertit looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Fertit stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Fertit throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fertit stops Washington from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Washington has hold of Fertit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fertit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fertit wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington looking to secure an arm triangle but Fertit defends it well.
Washington looking for a guillotine from mount but Fertit is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Washington looking to control but Fertit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Washington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fertit turns into him and now he's in Washington's guard.
Washington 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.
Fertit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington 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.
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington looking for subs off his back but Fertit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fertit trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fertit.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Fertit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Fertit is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Troy Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington.
Fertit stops Washington from passing to mount.
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Fertit is defending well.
Fertit wants to get back to his feet.
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fertit sneaks out the side door and pushes Washington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fertit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fertit defends it nicely.
Fertit looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington looks for a takedown but Fertit sprawls well.
Washington clinches up with Fertit and pushes him back against the cage.
Fertit tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Washington tries to pull guard but Fertit holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fertit up against the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but Fertit holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fertit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fertit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fertit stuffs the takedown.
Fertit looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Washington checks a low kick from Fertit.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Troy Washington has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fertit misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fertit. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Fertit throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Fertit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fertit.
Troy Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fertit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fertit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fertit cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Fertit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Fertit missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fertit misses with a combination
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Fertit counters with a left and a right that hurts Washington! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Fertit jumps into full mount!
Fertit trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Fertit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Washington's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fertit cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fertit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Washington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Fertit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fertit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fertit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fertit feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
A good leg kick by Fertit.
A big right from Fertit misses.
Vito Fertit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fertit fails to land with a series of punches.
Fertit missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fertit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fertit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Fertit finds it's target.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Fertit counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Fertit to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Fertit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Fertit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fertit can pounce on him.
Fertit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fertit.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Fertit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fertit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance but Fertit moves to the side
and Fertit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Fertit counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Fertit.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Fertit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fertit looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Fertit.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Fertit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fertit.
Fertit cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fertit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vito Fertit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fertit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Fertit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fertit 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Fertit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege has chosen Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Caeas Liege will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege checks a low kick from Morgan.
Liege is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liege's head.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Liege connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liege manages to avoid it.
Liege tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liege shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Harry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Liege tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Liege ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Liege fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liege tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Liege tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Liege's ribcage.
Liege has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgan prevents Liege from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Liege avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan tries a body shot but Liege blocks it.
Liege blocks an elbow strike.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liege avoids it.
Liege blocks an elbow strike.
Liege is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liege as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan digs a right hand into Liege's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liege's gas tank.
Liege breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Liege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan looks to clinch
and Liege counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Liege smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Liege thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morgan regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to roll over but Liege keeps him under control.
Morgan is looking to escape.
Liege is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Liege stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Liege throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan wants to stand but Liege is controlling the position.
Liege content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morgan is trying to keep Liege in close.
Liege is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Liege throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liege blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Morgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Liege to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liege decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morgan, up you get!
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Liege with that takedown attempt.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Liege digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Liege had a free shot at his head there.
Liege doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Liege blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Liege misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liege checks it well.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liege moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Stalling in the clinch from Morgan.
Morgan is trying to stall.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liege has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Liege drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liege tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liege checks a low kick from Morgan.
Liege fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Liege fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liege.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liege.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Liege's legs.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liege looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caeas Liege is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liege is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Liege shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Liege tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Liege circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liege counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
Morgan is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Liege pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Liege looks to land a strike but Morgan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Liege gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Liege is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Morgan is looking to control Liege's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan has one foot on Liege's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Morgan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeas Liege 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. 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.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Liege moves out of range easily.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liege connects with the punch.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liege tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Liege avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liege misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Liege shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liege gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liege tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liege is looking to clinch.
Liege fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liege.
Morgan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liege counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Liege circles away.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liege avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liege scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Liege trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liege has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liege decides to stand back up. Liege steps back and let's Morgan get back to his feet.
Liege is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Liege gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege just misses with a punch to the body.
Liege gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Liege controls the action.
Liege dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Liege has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Liege counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Liege shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Liege stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Morgan misses
and Liege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liege as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Liege doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Liege wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan is looking to slow Liege down with leg kicks.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caeas Liege comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liege 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caeas Liege!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzwell comes to the cage accompanied by RATM - Killing in The Name. Alan has chosen Fucking Hostile by Pantera as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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294 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Fitzwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alan moves away.
Fitzwell throws a looping overhand right but Alan ducks down to avoid it.
Alan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzwell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alan.
A punch combination from Alan misses.
Alan dodges the punch combination from Fitzwell.
No joy there for Alan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwell misses with a few strikes there.
Alan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fitzwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alan looking for a guillotine here but Fitzwell defends easily.
Fitzwell postures up in Alan's guard and throws a big left but Alan blocks it.
Alan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzwell is in close to Alan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fitzwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzwell throws and elbow that misses. Alan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzwell's guard. Nice move by Alan!
Alan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alan fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richard Fitzwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan misses with the combination.
Fitzwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fitzwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzwell forces his way into half guard.
Fitzwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzwell working Alan over with strikes.
Alan taking some punishment here, with Fitzwell in his half guard.
Fitzwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitzwell thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alan to regain full guard.
Fitzwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Alan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Fitzwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fitzwell throws a right and a left that Alan avoids nicely.
Fitzwell throws a big shot that misses.
Alan moves out of range of the strikes.
Alan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzwell misses with the combination.
Fitzwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Alan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alan lands with a nice combination. Fitzwell backs away looking to recover.
Fitzwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alan counters with a two punch combo.
Alan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alan.
It looks like Richard Fitzwell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alan gets the takedown into side control.
Alan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan tries for a kimura but Fitzwell is defending well.
Fitzwell sneaks back into half guard.
Alan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan wants to stand but Fitzwell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Alan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitzwell is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alan moves out of range of the strikes.
Alan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell misses with a two punch combination.
Alan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Alan does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fitzwell fails to land the takedown.
Fitzwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fitzwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzwell working Alan over with strikes here.
Fitzwell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alan is desperately trying to improve his position but Fitzwell has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzwell landing strikes from the mount and Alan is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Alan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Fitzwell's cut.
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!
Fitzwell looks to throw the jab but Alan is out of range.
Richard Fitzwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzwell working to try and regain half guard.
Alan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fitzwell turns into him and now he's in Alan's guard.
Alan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richard Fitzwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alan is looking for a triangle but Fitzwell pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alan's head.
Fitzwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alan is looking for a triangle but Fitzwell pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Alan is tightening it up a little... Fitzwell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fitzwell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fitzwell taps out! nice BJJ there by Alan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Alan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brawly Von Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko comes into the arena with Control Machete - Comprendes Mendes blaring out of the sound system. Diego Malenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brawly Von Brawler's chin.
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245 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brawly Von Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Von Brawler misses.
Von Brawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Malenko avoids the head kick by Von Brawler.
Von Brawler leaves Malenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Brawler slaps away a takedown attempt from Malenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Von Brawler has cracked Malenko with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Von Brawler lands another huge swinging hook and Malenko tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Malenko, before Von Brawler can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brawly Von Brawler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Walrustitty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Vantaggiato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walrustitty comes to the cage accompanied by The Fish Slapping Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jethro Walrustitty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniele Vantaggiato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walrustitty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walrustitty stopping the sweep attempt from Vantaggiato.
Walrustitty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vantaggiato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walrustitty drops back looking for a leg! Vantaggiato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vantaggiato manages to kick Walrustitty off! Walrustitty jumps back into Vantaggiato's guard.
Vantaggiato working a defensive guard here.
Vantaggiato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walrustitty drops back looking for a leg! Vantaggiato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vantaggiato manages to kick Walrustitty off! Walrustitty jumps back into Vantaggiato's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vantaggiato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walrustitty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vantaggiato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walrustitty has managed to get both his arms back between Vantaggiato's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walrustitty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vantaggiato is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walrustitty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vantaggiato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vantaggiato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walrustitty, pushing him back against the cage.
Walrustitty connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniele Vantaggiato has been cut.
Vantaggiato tries to score a body lock takedown but Walrustitty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vantaggiato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walrustitty is pressed up against the cage. Vantaggiato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walrustitty down to the mat. Walrustitty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walrustitty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walrustitty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vantaggiato is keeping the position for now.
Vantaggiato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walrustitty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walrustitty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vantaggiato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walrustitty has managed to get both his arms back between Vantaggiato's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walrustitty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vantaggiato's guard.
Walrustitty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walrustitty is pressing down on Vantaggiato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vantaggiato is holding on for now.
Walrustitty is keen to just control but Vantaggiato is a slippery customer.
Vantaggiato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vantaggiato wants to improve his position but Walrustitty is controlling well.
Walrustitty is pressing down on Vantaggiato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vantaggiato is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vantaggiato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vantaggiato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walrustitty defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vantaggiato looks gassed!
Walrustitty has gone for a leg lock! Vantaggiato slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walrustitty's guard.
Vantaggiato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walrustitty is looking for a triangle but Vantaggiato pushes his legs off easily.
Walrustitty 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.
Vantaggiato is pushing down on Walrustitty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walrustitty is fighting to maintain full guard but Vantaggiato has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vantaggiato scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vantaggiato is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walrustitty!
Vantaggiato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walrustitty is looking to escape.
Vantaggiato cracks Walrustitty with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vantaggiato dominating with strikes here.
Walrustitty is working to get back to half guard.
Vantaggiato wants to control the pace but Walrustitty is squirming around nicely.
Vantaggiato lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniele Vantaggiato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniele Vantaggiato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walrustitty has a takedown stuffed.
Vantaggiato tries to clinch up
and Walrustitty counters with a single leg into guard. Vantaggiato didn't expect that.
Walrustitty tries to free his leg and advance position but Vantaggiato is retaining full guard.
Vantaggiato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Walrustitty!
The referee warns Walrustitty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walrustitty is desperately trying to improve his position but Vantaggiato has a good base and remains in mount.
Walrustitty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vantaggiato thowing shots but they're missing.
Vantaggiato working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Daniele Vantaggiato has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantaggiato cracks Walrustitty with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vantaggiato goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walrustitty is on top in guard.
Vantaggiato trying to strike off his back.
Walrustitty looking to pass the guard.
Walrustitty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vantaggiato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walrustitty has managed to get both his arms back between Vantaggiato's legs - danger averted.
Vantaggiato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vantaggiato is breathing heavily.
Walrustitty trying to control but Vantaggiato is working from the bottom.
Vantaggiato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato keeping moving, preventing Walrustitty from controlling successfully.
Walrustitty lands a couple of digs.
Vantaggiato working a defensive guard here.
Vantaggiato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walrustitty looking to pass the guard.
Walrustitty throwing strikes from guard but Vantaggiato blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walrustitty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vantaggiato is trying to defend but Walrustitty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walrustitty is keen to just control but Vantaggiato is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato won't allow Walrustitty to pass to mount.
Vantaggiato looking for submissions off his back.
Walrustitty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vantaggiato!
Vantaggiato is looking to improve his position but Walrustitty isn't that keen on the idea.
Vantaggiato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vantaggiato regains half guard.
Vantaggiato trying to control from the bottom.
Walrustitty passes the guard and advances to mount!
Walrustitty lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vantaggiato is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Walrustitty has taken his back.
Vantaggiato preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walrustitty.
Vantaggiato trying to control the hands but Walrustitty breaks the grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walrustitty controlling well, preventing Vantaggiato from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Walrustitty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jethro Walrustitty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniele Vantaggiato's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walrustitty looks to clinch
and Vantaggiato counters with a shoot takedown. Walrustitty fights it but they end up in guard.
Walrustitty keeping full guard, as Vantaggiato tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vantaggiato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vantaggiato trying to control the position from guard on top but Walrustitty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walrustitty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vantaggiato trying to control here.
Vantaggiato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walrustitty is looking to take a break and control but Vantaggiato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vantaggiato works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantaggiato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vantaggiato will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Walrustitty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vantaggiato is trying to get back to half guard.
Walrustitty working the ground and pound from side control.
Walrustitty scoring with punches from side control.
Walrustitty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vantaggiato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walrustitty working away.
Walrustitty connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vantaggiato some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vantaggiato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vantaggiato is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Walrustitty is staying active.
Walrustitty scoring with punches and elbows.
Walrustitty has control of an arm but Vantaggiato manages to advance to Walrustitty's back!
Vantaggiato doesn't have the hooks in and Walrustitty manages to turn into his guard.
Walrustitty preventing the sweep.
Walrustitty passes Vantaggiato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vantaggiato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walrustitty is keen to just control but Vantaggiato is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantaggiato tries to roll over but Walrustitty keeps him under control.
Vantaggiato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walrustitty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Walrustitty frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vantaggiato working to try and regain half guard.
Walrustitty looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walrustitty prevents Vantaggiato from getting the reversal.
Walrustitty throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vantaggiato has his hands clasped together but Walrustitty breaks the hold and Vantaggiato is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Walrustitty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jethro Walrustitty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sherman misses the shot to the body.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sherman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sherman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sherman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sherman throws a head kick that misses.
Sherman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sherman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherman misses with a low kick.
Sherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman scores with a push kick.
Sherman throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Sherman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Sherman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sherman throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Sherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sherman tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a head kick.
Sherman is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherman tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherman wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Sherman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sherman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sherman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gracie to get to his feet.
Sherman is looking to land body kicks.
Sherman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sherman tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie cracks Sherman with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sherman but Sherman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sherman.
Sherman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Michael Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sherman is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Sherman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Sherman tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sherman 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.
A head kick misses from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a body shot.
Sherman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Sherman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie checks a low kick from Sherman.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sherman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Sherman misses with a body kick.
Sherman throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sherman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sherman throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sherman wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sherman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Sherman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sherman content just to control the position here.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sherman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sherman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Sherman maintains control.
Sherman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sherman get's back to his feet.
Sherman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sherman motions for Gracie to come forward. Sherman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sherman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie prevents Sherman from improving his position.
Sherman gets back to full guard.
Sherman wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Sherman is working from the bottom.
Sherman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Sherman blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sherman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Sherman looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Sherman throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sherman.
Sherman tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Michael Sherman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Sherman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Sherman.
Sherman tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sherman throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Sherman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sherman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sherman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Sherman throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Sherman motions for Gracie to come forward. Sherman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Sherman tries to clinch up.
Sherman thows a body shot but no joy.
Sherman scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sherman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a kick to the body.
Sherman looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Sherman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sherman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sherman 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.
Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Sherman has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherman has wrist control.
Sherman trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Michael Sherman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sherman is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sherman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Sherman throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Sherman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Sherman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sherman. That one must have hurt.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Sherman throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Sherman.
Sherman misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sherman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sherman tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Sherman.
Sherman misses with a kick to the body.
Sherman connects with a solid leg kick.
Sherman tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Michael Sherman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sherman wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Sherman throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sherman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sherman 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sherman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuma Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umma Gumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro comes into the arena with Bang Bang blaring out of the sound system. Gumma has chosen Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Groo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 Rio de Janeiro, Fuma Kotaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umma Gumma!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumma shoots in for a takedown but Kotaro shows good takedown defense.
Gumma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kotaro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gumma cracks Kotaro with a big right hand but Kotaro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kotaro tries to bench press Gumma off him but Gumma keeps the position.
Kotaro is working hard here to advance position.
Kotaro sneaks back into half guard.
Kotaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gumma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gumma has managed to get both his arms back between Kotaro's legs - danger averted.
Gumma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gumma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kotaro keeping full guard, as Gumma tries to pass.
Kotaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gumma!
Kotaro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gumma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gumma and Kotaro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kotaro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumma is not content to let Kotaro control the position.
Gumma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotaro trying to control the action but Gumma is working from the bottom.
Gumma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kotaro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gumma regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gumma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kotaro wants to control from the top but Gumma keeps moving.
Kotaro stopping the sweep attempt from Gumma.
Kotaro wants to pass the guard but Gumma is keeping the position.
Kotaro wants to control from the top but Gumma keeps moving.
Gumma wants to sweep here but Kotaro controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kotaro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kotaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumma working some strikes from top position.
Kotaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gumma looking to pass the guard.
Kotaro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gumma escapes and throws Kotaro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gumma is looking to take a break and control but Kotaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gumma landing strikes.
Kotaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kotaro trying to control here.
Kotaro gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gumma with a nice head shot there.
Kotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gumma advances position into side control!
Gumma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gumma scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gumma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gumma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Gumma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umma Gumma 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.
Kotaro lands with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kotaro defending well as Gumma loads up on a big left hand.
Gumma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kotaro advances position into side control!
Kotaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gumma regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kotaro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kotaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Gumma flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gumma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gumma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kotaro trying to control from half guard but Gumma is working away.
Gumma manages to get to full guard.
Kotaro won't allow Gumma to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotaro manages to get himself to full guard.
Kotaro looking for a guillotine here but Gumma defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gumma cracks Kotaro with a solid left hand.
Gumma stands and throws Kotaro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gumma tries to move to mount but Kotaro blocks the move with his legs.
Kotaro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gumma gets full guard.
Kotaro looking to sit in guard and control but Gumma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gumma tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotaro is retaining full guard.
Kotaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro is trying to work for a kimura but Gumma is defending well.
Kotaro is trying for a kimura here. Gumma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kotaro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fuma Kotaro!
Fuma Kotaro retains his welterweight title!
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