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AFC Bravo vs Whittaker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brazilian Fight Song by Stephane Attias. Sonny White told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny White!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cortez closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White stalling the fight.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
It looks like Benny Cortez has been cut.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. Cortez won't want to take too many of those.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off.
White stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for White to work.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from White.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. Cortez won't want to take too many of those.
White lands a knee to the body.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.
White lands a damaging elbow.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off.
Benny Cortez's cut is getting worse.
Cortez takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from White.
Knees to the body from White.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off.
Cortez takes an elbow to the temple.
Benny Cortez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
White lands an elbow just above Cortez 's eye.
White lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
Cortez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Benny Cortez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
White working Cortez over with knees to the body.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
White working Cortez over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cortez takes an elbow to the temple.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cortez's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benny Cortez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sonny White!
In defeat, Benny Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asker Allakaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asker Allakaev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asker Allakaev!
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, Eric Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allakaev quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allakaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Allakaev is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Allakaev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brown is looking to defend but Allakaev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brown! Allakaev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brown taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asker Allakaev!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamada has chosen good luck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
Yamada misses with a shot to the body
and Carruthers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carruthers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Yamada misses with a lunging right hand
and Carruthers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carruthers scores with a jab. Yamada acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carruthers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carruthers lands a jab to Yamada's midsection.
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!
Yamada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carruthers looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamada is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Carruthers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carruthers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carruthers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada forces Carruthers back against the cage and clinches.
Carruthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carruthers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamada misses with a right hand
and Carruthers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carruthers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamada's head backwards.
Carruthers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carruthers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yamadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Yamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada needs to keep his hands up - Carruthers had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Yamada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamada backs up against the cage.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carruthers can pounce on him.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers is looking to wear down Yamada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carruthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carruthers cracks Yamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carruthers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamada's sensitive parts.
Carruthers scores with a jab.
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada looks winded!
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
A good leg kick by Carruthers.
Carruthers scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carruthers, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carruthers.
Jimmy Carruthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers.
Yamada throws the left hand but Carruthers avoids the punch easily.
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Carruthers catches Yamada right on the button with a cross.
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carruthers.
Carruthers lands a jab to the head.
Carruthers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carruthers jabs at Yamada's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Carruthers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carruthers.
Carruthers throws out a powerful jab.
Carruthers cracks a nice hook into Yamada's ribs.
Yamada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Carruthers connects with a single shot there.
Carruthers moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch but Carruthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carruthers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamada on the side of the head.
Yamada ducks right into an uppercut from Carruthers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carruthers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carruthers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carruthers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Yamada misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carruthers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamada misses with a hook
and Carruthers counters with a good low kick that Yamada was not able to check.
Jimmy Carruthers is winning the standup battle so far.
Carruthers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carruthers.
Yamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers connects with a looping right hand.
Yamada is looking to clinch but Carruthers is avoiding it.
Carruthers cracks the inside of Yamada's front leg.
Yamada misses with a hook
enabling Carruthers to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamada eats them both and turns towards Carruthers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carruthers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Yamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Yamada.
Yamada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carruthers misses the shot to the body.
Yamada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Carruthers's head but Carruthers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carruthers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carruthers was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Carruthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada is breathing heavily.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
Yamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carruthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carruthers cracks Yamada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carruthers connects with a crisp jab.
Carruthers lands a body shot.
Carruthers scores with a jab to the body.
Carruthers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamada. That did some damage!
Yamada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yamada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carruthers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamada scrambles back to his feet.
Carruthers jabs Yamada right on the nose. Yamada blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Carruthers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers throws a leg kick which misses Yamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamada tries to avoid it.
Carruthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamada can do to turn this around?
Yamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carruthers.
Carruthers connects with the punch.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers works over Yamada's head and body with a nice combination.
Yamada is rocked!
Yamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carruthers.
Yamada looks to clinch
and Carruthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Carruthers finish him?
Yamada throws a series of strikes that have Carruthers backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
Yamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Carruthers tests Yamada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carruthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carruthers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carruthers connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carruthers to score with a decent uppercut.
Carruthers staying out of range there.
Carruthers cracks the inside of Yamada's front leg.
Carruthers is looking to slow Yamada down with leg kicks.
Carruthers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carruthers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carruthers thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Carruthers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Carruthers.
Carruthers with a jab.
Yamada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carruthers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carruthers scores with a hook to the body. Yamada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamada throws a series of punches but Carruthers moves out of range.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Carruthers keeps it at a distance.
Carruthers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carruthers lands with a nice body punch.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carruthers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers scores with a decent looking hook.
Carruthers lands a slapping body shot.
Carruthers slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Carruthers - just one landing.
Yamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carruthers.
Yamada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carruthers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamada.
Carruthers scores with a shot to the body.
Leon Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carruthers counters with a nice uppercut.
Carruthers stalks Yamada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yamada's face. Yamada staggers backwards, shaken.
Carruthers stuns Yamada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamada misses the body punch
and Carruthers counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carruthers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers lands a nice shot to the body.
Carruthers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamada backs up against the cage.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Yamada checks it.
Carruthers connects with the punch.
Carruthers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carruthers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Yamada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
Carruthers with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Carruthers. Beautiful body shot.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers connects with a right hand. Yamada shakes it off.
Carruthers with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamada blocks the leg kick.
Yamada needs to keep his hands up - Carruthers had a free shot at his head there.
Carruthers misses with a body shot.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Carruthers circles away.
Carruthers lands with a shot to the body.
Carruthers lands with a shot to the body.
Carruthers lands a right hook to the body.
Leon Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carruthers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carruthers cracks Yamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carruthers lands a really nice looking cross but Yamada seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Carruthers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carruthers scores with a body shot.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Carruthers.
Carruthers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carruthers lands with a hook. Yamada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamada wants to clinch up but Carruthers keeps it at a distance.
Carruthers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Carruthers.
Carruthers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Carruthers is out of range.
Carruthers throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carruthers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carruthers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carruthers!
Leon Yamada was interviewed post fight and said 'Good job man.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantino Carizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carizzo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS. The key to victory for Constantino Carizzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantino Carizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Franco!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Carizzo.
Carizzo is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carizzo tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Carizzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Franco tries to pull guard but Carizzo won't allow it.
Franco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Constantino Carizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Franco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carizzo uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco wriggles free and stands up.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Franco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Carizzo has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Carizzo shrugs off.
Carizzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
Carizzo wants to stall.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carizzo can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Carizzo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franco trying to control but Carizzo is working from the bottom.
Carizzo wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Carizzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco wants to control from the top but Carizzo keeps moving.
Carizzo is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Carizzo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Carizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carizzo's guard.
Franco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carizzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carizzo!
Carizzo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carizzo tries to get out of the position.
Franco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carizzo wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carizzo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Carizzo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Franco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Franco controlling the pace for now.
Franco trying to control but Carizzo is having none of it.
The referee warns Carizzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantino Carizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carizzo clinches.
Franco is working for takedown but Carizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Carizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carizzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Constantino Carizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carizzo breaks the clinch.
Carizzo moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco tried to score with a low kick but Carizzo checks it.
Franco gets a clinch.
Carizzo wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Franco wants to stand and escape but Carizzo is having none of it.
Carizzo is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Carizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carizzo wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Carizzo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco stands up from Carizzo's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Franco goes for a double leg but Carizzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carizzo continues to drive forward.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Carizzo tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carizzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Constantino Carizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Franco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carizzo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carizzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco wants to take the fight to the mat but Carizzo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franco is trying to stall.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco pulls Carizzo into guard.
Franco is trying to control the position but Carizzo postures up.
Franco is looking to stand up but Carizzo isn't so interested in that idea.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco trying to control the position.
Carizzo gets to his feet - Franco follows without any prompting.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carizzo wants to clinch
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Carizzo didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carizzo is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Carizzo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Franco dives into side control.
Carizzo throws Franco to one side and escapes!
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franco has Carizzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carizzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franco breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carizzo stuffs the takedown.
Carizzo is looking to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carizzo tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
John Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Carizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carizzo wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Carizzo.
Carizzo tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Carizzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carizzo moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carizzo tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carizzo moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.
Carizzo leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franco 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!
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carizzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Franco steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carizzo.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carizzo is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Carizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Carizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carizzo is looking to clinch.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carizzo gets caught flat footed, as Franco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carizzo has his feet on Franco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Carizzo tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carizzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Franco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carizzo to the mat! Carizzo manages to get full guard.
Carizzo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco feints the counter takedown.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Carizzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Constantino Carizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Carizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carizzo sets himself, and Franco steps forward looking for the clinch! Carizzo avoids it this time.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carizzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Constantino Carizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carizzo tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franco! But no joy.
Carizzo wants to clinch.
Carizzo clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco avoids the elbow strike from Carizzo, against the cage.
Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franco is working for takedown but Carizzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carizzo is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carizzo has his back to the cage.
Franco has Carizzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carizzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carizzo lands an elbow inside.
Carizzo stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Carizzo - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carizzo breaks from the clinch.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carizzo wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
John Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carizzo tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Franco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carizzo tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carizzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carizzo is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
Carizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carizzo is looking to clinch.
Carizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Franco takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco jumps guard but Carizzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carizzo is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carizzo has his back to the cage.
Carizzo trying to control the position but instead, Franco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carizzo into the cage.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carizzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Franco can't get the takedown.
Franco blocks an elbow strike from Carizzo.
Carizzo lands a nice elbow.
Franco letting Carizzo take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carizzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carizzo tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carizzo digs a right hand underneath Franco's ribcage. Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Carizzo lands an elbow just above Franco 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantino Carizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franco 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Franco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Italo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Italo 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
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, George Manson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manson lands with a straight right. Italo didn't see that one coming.
A head kick by Manson misses
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manson!
Manson seems a little lost for a moment, as Italo dominates the positioning.
Manson tries to bench press Italo off him but Italo keeps the position.
Italo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Italo has hold of Manson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Manson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Italo cranks the arm and Manson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Manson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruno Italo!
Our winner, Bruno Italo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adriano Silva 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Como finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Como throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Como.
Como lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Como dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Como throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Como throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva cracks the inside of Como's front leg.
Como fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Como scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Como swinging wildly here.
Como scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Como throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Como lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Como steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
Como throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Como changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Como finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Como throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Como misses with a low kick.
Como ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva tries to clinch up but Como circles away and keeps his distance.
Como throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Como misses the body punch
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Como tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Como's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Como's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Como has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Silva 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.
Como looks like he's trying to stand up.
Como actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Como tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Como doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Como really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Como is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Silva not doing much here.
Como won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Como is trying to control but can't.
Como might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Como connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Como dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Como throws a nice head kick!
Como throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Como is just out of range.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to break free but Como pushes him back against the cage.
Como's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Como fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Como is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Como is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Como was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Como.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Como circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Como as he connects with a hook.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Como is out of range.
Como is looking to score with low kicks.
Como just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Como misses with a body shot.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Como misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Como stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Como takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Como moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Como uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Bill Como seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Como keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Como lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Como lands with a right hand.
Como lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva forces Como back against the cage and clinches.
Como wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Como tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Como back against the cage.
Como keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Como misses with a punch to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Como's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Como avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Como wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Como wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Como is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Como trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Como's head.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Como is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Como tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva not doing much here.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Como is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Como tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva working Como over with strikes.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Como tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Como will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Como misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Como finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Como tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Como gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Como is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Como.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Como is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Como is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Como doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Como tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Como trying to control from the bottom.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva prevents Como from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Como pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Como lands with a nice body punch.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Como checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Como misses with a body shot.
Como has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Como avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Como misses with a low kick.
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Como.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva throws a head kick but Como moves out of range.
Como steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Como keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Como there.
Como keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A lazy body kick from Como
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Como fights it but they end up in guard.
Como looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Como is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill Como is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva won't allow Como to get back to his feet.
Adriano Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Como is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Como manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Como's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Como.
I've got Como 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bill Como!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Sezorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Bison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Sezorro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Sezorro with that takedown attempt.
Sezorro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bison. Bison obviously looking to wear him down.
Bison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sezorro if he has to take too many more of those.
Bison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sezorro fails with the takedown
and Bison counters with a head kick.
It looks like Luis Sezorro has been cut.
Sezorro fails to land the takedown.
As Sezorro tries to get set, Bison tries to push him back and clinch up but Sezorro manages to avoid the attempt.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Sezorro.
Bison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Our sources have told us that Bison has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bison leaning against his opponent.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bison has Sezorro pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sezorro is working for takedown but Bison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sezorro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sezorro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bison counters with a thumping low kick.
Tony Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sezorro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bison tries to avoid it but Sezorro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bison to the ground. Bison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luis Sezorro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sezorro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bison counters with a good, hard body kick but Sezorro shrugs it off.
Sezorro looks winded!
Bison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sezorro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bison stops a takedown attempt from Sezorro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
That has opened up Luis Sezorro's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bison landing knees to the body.
Bison is struggling to control the position.
Bison is pushing Sezorro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bison seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Luis Sezorro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison has Sezorro pushed against the cage.
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bison lands a good knee to the midsection. Sezorro won't want to take too many of those.
Bison avoiding damage.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Sezorro in his tracks for a moment.
Bison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but Sezorro avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sezorro has had enough of the clinch but Bison keeps him there for the moment.
Sezorro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luis Sezorro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sezorro can't get the takedown.
Sezorro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sezorro's defenses.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luis Sezorro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alonzo Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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163 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cathaway.
It looks like Alonzo Green has been cut.
Cathaway scores with a leg kick.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cathaway circles away.
Green slips a jab and a cross from Cathaway.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cathaway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Cathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cathaway throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
Cathaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Cathaway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cathaway misses with a wild combination.
Green shoots in and drives through. Cathaway sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Alonzo Green's cut even more.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Cathaway misses its intended target.
Cathaway lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green slips under a jab.
Green steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cathaway.
Nice uppercut lands for Cathaway. That snapped Green's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Cathaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green pushes Cathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green shoots in but Cathaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cathaway.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cathaway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cathaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Cathaway.
Cathaway cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Alonzo Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jimmy Cathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in and drives through. Cathaway sprawls well.
Green looks winded!
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cathaway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green avoids the body shot from Cathaway.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Cathaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Cathaway lands a body shot.
Green gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cathaway works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cathaway stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway slips nicely into half guard.
Cathaway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cathaway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Green's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cathaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green takes one on the button.
Green tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
No joy there for Cathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cathaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Cathaway.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Cathaway misses with a few strikes there.
Cathaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Cathaway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green dives in and grabs Cathaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cathaway pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cathaway.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body.
Cathaway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cathaway throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Cathaway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
That kick from Cathaway tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cathaway is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Cathaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Cathaway avoids the head kick by Green.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Cathaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cathaway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
Cathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cathaway lands a body shot.
Green darts in looking for a takedown but Cathaway gets double underhooks and turns Green into the cage.
Cathaway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Green is breathing heavily.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body.
Cathaway has been working on his balance at Silva Jiu Jitsu , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Green.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Green lands a high kick!
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Cathaway. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Green takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Cathaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Cathaway pushes him off.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Cathaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Cathaway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cathaway throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Cathaway misses with a two punch combination.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cathaway.
Cathaway misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cathaway, right into the meat.
Green is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cathaway is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Green.
Cathaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Cathaway misses with a body shot.
Green tries to counter by closing the distance.
Green lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Cathaway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Alonzo Green's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cathaway works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alonzo Green's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Cathaway!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sergeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Fuller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
148 lbs
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26
139 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sergeant.
Sergeant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
Fuller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Sergeant misses
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuller is looking to slow Sergeant down with leg kicks.
Sergeant has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Fuller.
Fuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Fuller connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sergeant's defenses.
It looks like Dan Sergeant has been cut.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Sergeant's ribs.
Sergeant swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
Sergeant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sergeant misses with a left hand
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller lands a right hook to the body.
Sergeant's coach down at Silva Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sergeant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Fuller.
A punch combination from Sergeant misses.
Sergeant throws a hook but Fuller avoids it easily.
Sergeant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Fuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sergeant is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuller has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller lands a left hand.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Sergeant looks winded!
Sergeant can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fuller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fuller digs a right hand into Sergeant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sergeant's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller is leaning against Sergeant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller working Sergeant over with knees to the body.
Fuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fuller obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Sergeant's ribcage. Sergeant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fuller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuller leaning against his opponent.
Fuller has Sergeant pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fuller connects with a knee to the head.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller working Sergeant over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fuller.
Sergeant tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller cracks the inside of Sergeant's front leg.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sergeant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a good jab.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Sergeant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sergeant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sergeant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sergeant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sergeant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Sergeant.
Fuller throws a quick counter head kick but Sergeant was just out of range.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sergeant misses
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant throws a big shot that misses.
Sergeant dives in for a single leg takedown but Fuller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fuller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sergeant can do to turn this around?
Fuller moves out of range as Sergeant strikes.
Fuller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sergeant misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sergeant on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sergeant. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Sergeant is breathing heavily.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sergeant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fuller counters with a head kick.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sergeant. That did some damage!
Sergeant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sergeant momentarily.
Fuller moves into range and clinches up with Sergeant.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller stalling the fight.
Fuller breaks from the clinch.
Chris Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Sergeant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuller lands a jab to Sergeant's midsection.
Fuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sergeant's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller catches Sergeant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sergeant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuller staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller slips under a jab.
Fuller has Sergeant up against the cage in a clinch.
Chris Fuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
Fuller lands a nice uppercut.
Sergeant looking for a takedown.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Sergeant takes a shot to the head.
Fuller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fuller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergeant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sergeant in his tracks.
Fuller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Sergeant's belly button to the back.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sergeant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sergeant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuller stuns Sergeant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sergeant loads up on a big right hand but Fuller slips the punch.
Sergeant misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Sergeant should have avoided that one.
Fuller has managed to clinch.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sergeants head.
Fuller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sergeant won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller avoiding damage.
Fuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Fuller as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sergeant is trying to drag Fuller to the mat but Fuller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fuller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Sergeant.
Fuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Sergeant looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Sergeant throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller thuds his right hand into Sergeant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sergeant gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergeant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sergeant misses.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sergeant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Fuller.
Sergeant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sergeant's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Sergeant's ribs.
Fuller pushes Sergeant up against the cage in a clinch.
Sergeant wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller connects with a high kick.
Sergeant throws a lazy uppercut
and Sergeant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuller connects with a body shot.
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!
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuller!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sergeant is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fuller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuller digs a good hook to Sergeant's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Sergeant off the cage and back into range.
Sergeant swinging wildly here.
Sergeant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Sergeant back into the cage.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
Fuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sergeant drops his hands momentarily and Fuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fuller clinches up against the cage.
Fuller landing knees to the head.
Fuller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fuller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sergeant up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Fuller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuller.
Fuller lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuller is leaning against Sergeant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller stops a takedown attempt from Sergeant.
A right hand to the body from Fuller.
Fuller is working Sergeant over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fuller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sergeant won't want to take too many of those.
Fuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant'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.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuller thuds his right hand into Sergeant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sergeant misses with a low kick.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sergeant looks to land a left hand but Fuller moved out of range nicely.
Fuller slips a jab from Sergeant.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sergeant.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant misses with the combination.
Fuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Sergeant's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sergeant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sergeant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Sergeant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sergeant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sergeant under the eye.
Fuller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fuller rushes Sergeant and presses him up against the cage.
Sergeant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fuller after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Sergeant's ribcage. Sergeant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fuller.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller moves into range and clinches up with Sergeant.
Fuller scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fuller on the inside.
Fuller pushes Sergeant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sergeant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sergeant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant looks to land a combination but Fuller avoids it well.
Fuller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sergeant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sergeant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sergeant misses with a straight right.
Fuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller stalks Sergeant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sergeant's face. Sergeant staggers backwards, shaken.
Sergeant is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fuller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sergeant.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl out of it but Sergeant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sergeant is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Sergeant is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuller finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuller.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Fuller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Fuller.
Sergeant seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Sergeant's head.
A knee to the head by Fuller.
Sergeant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller had his way with Dan Sergeant in that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sergeant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sergeant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sergeant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sergeant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fuller is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sergeant doesn't seem phased though.
Sergeant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuller can pounce on him.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Sergeant's body.
Sergeant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller kicks Sergeant off and gets back to his feet.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sergeant throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller clinches with his opponent.
Fuller is pressed up against the cage. Sergeant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fuller down to the mat. Fuller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergeant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fuller rushes Sergeant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fuller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Good shot there by Fuller.
Sergeant throws a combination that misses
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Sergeant back into the cage.
Fuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Sergeant shoots and misses
and Fuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sergeant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Fuller lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Sergeant with an uppercut!
Sergeant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuller thumps Sergeant with a low kick.
Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuller landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuller crunches a lovely knee into Sergeant's ribcage.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Sergeant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sergeant moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fuller lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Sergeant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fuller has Sergeant pressed against the cage.
Chris Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Fuller as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Fuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fuller.
Sergeant looking to stall.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sergeant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant throws a jab when Fuller was well out of range.
Fuller digs a good hook to Sergeant's body.
Sergeant gets tackled into the cage by Fuller. Fuller maintains the clinch.
Fuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller is pushing Sergeant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:40
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fuller!
Chris Fuller retains his bantamweight title!
Chris Fuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Bravo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Whittaker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo drives through and clinches with Whittaker against the cage.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Whittaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittaker stalling in the clinch but Bravo improves position.
Whittaker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bravo up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
Bravo digs a right hand underneath Whittaker's ribcage. Whittaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whittaker missing with knees to the body.
Whittaker breaks from the clinch.
Whittaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Whittaker tries to get set, Bravo tries to push him back and clinch up but Whittaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Whittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo closes the distance and pushes Whittaker back into the cage.
A short right from Bravo on the inside.
Bravo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whittaker. That's going to slow Bravo down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Whittaker.
Bravo has managed to clinch.
Whittaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bravo lands a nice uppercut.
Whittaker is rocked!
Bravo is leaning against Whittaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whittaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravo finish him?
Bravo lands a shoulder strike.
Bravo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Whittaker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bravo is unloading with more strikes now! Whittaker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bravo!
Johnny Bravo retains his middleweight title!
Johnny Bravo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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