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AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Hermosa (ranked 5407 p4p, 520 weight class) and Manel Kape (ranked 25831 p4p, 679 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manel Kape enters the cage!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Hermosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manel Kape!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kape looking to score a takedown here. Hermosa is defending well but Kape drives through and ends up in Hermosa's guard.
Hermosa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kape presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape is trying to stall.
Hermosa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kape tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kape looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Kape around his waist. Kape gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Kape drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape gets control of Hermosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermosa wants to stand but Kape has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hermosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kape is keeping the position for now.
Hermosa trying to control but Kape is working from the bottom.
Hermosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermosa'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.
Kape looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa wants to control from the top but Kape keeps moving.
Hermosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kape has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermosa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kape.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa controlling the action here.
Hermosa is pressing down on Kape's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kape is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kape is looking for a sweep. Hermosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kape is staying active underneath Hermosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Kape with that takedown attempt.
Hermosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermosa misses with an uppercut
and Kape counters with a left and a right that stings Hermosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hermosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kape lands a jab.
Kape misses with a takedown attempt - Hermosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hermosa lands with a right hand.
Hermosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kape throws a series of punches but Hermosa avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa dips to his left and cracks Kape with an uppercut!
Hermosa throws a hook to the side of Kape's head but Kape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kape with the counter takedown but Hermosa avoids it easily.
Hermosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kape shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermosa defends it nicely.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa throws a series of punches but Kape moves out of range.
Hermosa moves into the clinch.
Hermosa gets underhooks to prevent Kape's takedown attempt.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa lands an uppercut.
Kape can't get the takedown.
Kape is breathing heavily.
Kape tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kape is trying to pull guard but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape looking for a takedown.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hermosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Fred Hermosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hermosa.
Hermosa cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
A short left from Hermosa.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kape.
Hermosa is looking to counter the offense by Kape and move into the clinch.
Hermosa has closed the distance and engaged Kape in a clinch.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Kape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Hermosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kape can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Kape is rocked!
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermosa finish him?
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Manel Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Hermosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Hermosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 2678 p4p, 355 weight class) and Adam Bocheck (ranked 7318 p4p, 736 weight class). Adam Bocheck will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
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, Adam Bocheck!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Bocheck steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanna sprawls well. Sanna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanna throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bocheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanna.
Sanna misses with a kick to the body.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bocheck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanna looks for the body kick but Bocheck saw that one coming.
Sanna tries to work over Bocheck's front leg with a kick but Bocheck checks it.
Bocheck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Bocheck as he checks the leg kick.
Sanna misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Sanna throws a front kick aimed at Bocheck's knee but Bocheck avoids it well.
Michael Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna tries to bum rush Bocheck with a series of wild strikes but Bocheck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanna.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bocheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Sanna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bocheck darts in looking for a takedown but Sanna gets double underhooks and turns Bocheck into the cage.
Sanna lands with a cross.
Sanna throws a low kick but Bocheck avoids it.
Bocheck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bocheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bocheck is out of range and Sanna settles back down.
Sanna misses with a head kick.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanna as he jumps to the side.
Bocheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bocheck.
It looks like Adam Bocheck has been cut.
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!
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
Bocheck shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Sanna cracks Bocheck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sanna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bocheck.
Bocheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Bocheck.
Sanna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bocheck blocks a head kick by Sanna.
Sanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bocheck.
Sanna swinging wildly here.
Bocheck throws a sloppy head kick and Sanna moves out of range easily.
Sanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bocheck.
Bocheck jabs Sanna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bocheck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanna misses the shot to the body.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Bocheck.
Bocheck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
Sanna throws a wild body kick that Bocheck sees coming a mile off.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
Sanna takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bocheck tries for a takedown but Sanna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanna is looking to counter punch.
Sanna looks to land a body kick but Bocheck moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bocheck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanna misses with a head kick.
Sanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bocheck.
Sanna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bocheck has a takedown stuffed.
Sanna takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bocheck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanna misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bocheck throws an elbow but misses.
Bocheck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanna is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Sanna.
Sanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Bocheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanna motions for Bocheck to come forward. Sanna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bocheck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanna with a body shot.
Sanna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanna lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanna throws a body kick that misses.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sanna misses.
Bocheck checks a leg kick.
Bocheck avoids a kick to the body.
Bocheck fails to land the takedown.
Sanna throws a looping overhand right but Bocheck ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Sanna. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanna - that will leave a mark!
Sanna scores with a spinning back kick!
Bocheck is breathing heavily.
Bocheck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Sanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bocheck shoots in but Sanna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Michael Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Bocheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanna's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanna thuds his shin into the meat of Bocheck's side.
Sanna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bocheck's head.
Sanna connects with a looping right hand.
Sanna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whack! Sanna lands a heavy head kick that drops Bocheck. The ref tackles Sanna to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bocheck was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Sanna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 1817 p4p, 209 weight class) and Donald Markham (ranked 3823 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 1, 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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Markham!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison misses with a low kick.
Bison stuffs the takedown.
Markham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bison scores with a jab to the body.
Bison lands a lovely overhand right.
Markham misses with a takedown attempt - Bison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markham jabs at Bison's body.
Bison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bison keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Bison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markham.
Markham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markham somewhat.
Bison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markham just manages to avoid it.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Markham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markham needs to keep his hands up - Bison had a free shot at his head there.
Bison delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Markham.
Markham scoring well with a low kick there.
Markham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markham misses with a looping left.
Markham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Bison.
Tony Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markham looks to score with a jab to the body but Bison is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markham.
Bison thuds a left hand into Markham's body.
Markham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bison but Bison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bison thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markham is rocked!
Bison digs a good body shot into Markham's ribs.
BOOM! Bison lands a beautiful left hook that drops Markham. Markham tries to recover but Bison is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Markham lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 4438 p4p, 519 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 5060 p4p, 576 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Silva tries to sprawl but McDonald drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
Well, if McDonald 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.
Silva tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but McDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Silva is trying to pull guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
McDonald controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva moves to clinch but McDonald breaks away
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McDonald is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Silva is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from mount.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva is trying to control but McDonald passes into side control!
McDonald controls the position.
McDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Silva has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
Julio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 2474 p4p, 121 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 3326 p4p, 159 weight class). Dan Sergeant is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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144 lbs
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Brawler
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dives in and grabs Sergeant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sergeant pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Sergeant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Sergeant is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant slows the pace down in half guard.
Sergeant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Sergeant trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Sergeant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sergeant trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sergeant trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones kicks Sergeant off and gets back to his feet.
Sergeant dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sergeant throws a one two combo.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sergeant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergeant shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Sergeant on that attempt.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sergeant to the ground. Jones is now in Sergeant's guard.
Sergeant wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Sergeant trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones landing punches.
Jones trying to control but Sergeant is having none of it.
Sergeant is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sergeant hang on?
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sergeant is looking to escape.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sergeant is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones tries to control but Sergeant wriggling away.
Sergeant can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sergeant attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sergeant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Sergeant's guard.
Sergeant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sergeant tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sergeant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sergeant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sergeant's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sergeant!
Sergeant is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones prevents Sergeant from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Sergeant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones throws an elbow but Sergeant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones cracks Sergeant with a big elbow.
Sergeant manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sergeant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sergeant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sergeant tries to get out of the position.
Sergeant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sergeant working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Sergeant is adopting a defensive guard.
Sergeant looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Sergeant quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sergeant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Sergeant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 3254 p4p, 367 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 3171 p4p, 361 weight class). Bruno Italo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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185 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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dann taking a breather here.
Italo is looking to reverse the position.
Dann cracks Italo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dann winds up and cracks Italo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo pushes Dann off looking to stand but Dann dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italo with the active half guard here but Dann passes nicely into side control.
Italo throws Dann to one side and escapes!
Dann gets a double leg takedown into Italo's guard.
Dann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Italo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Dann is really struggling to control Italo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dann tries for a kimura but Italo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Italo's face as Dann controls the position.
Dann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Italo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Italo to get to his feet.
Italo tries to sprawl but Dann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Italo, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dann.
Dann is pushing Italo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Italo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dann has Italo pressed against the cage.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Italo.
Dann is stalling here.
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Italo is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Italo's guard.
Italo is wriggling around but Dann manages to pass to half guard.
Dann is trying to control. Italo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dann lands a nice short elbow.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Italo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dann defends well.
Brian Dann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Italo's guard.
Dann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann pushing down on Italo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away.
Dann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No joy there for Dann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brian Dann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Italo circles away.
Dann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dann is just content to waste time from the top position. Italo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Italo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Italo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Italo is not content to let Dann control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Italo's legs.
Italo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Italo down.
Dann trying to control the action but Italo is working from the bottom.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Italo tries to improve position but can't.
Italo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Dann decides to return to a standing position.
Dann throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dann or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann has closed the distance and engaged Italo in a clinch.
Dann pulls guard.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Dann looking to control.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Dann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dann manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Dann's guard.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Dann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dann keeping full guard, as Italo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Dann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 2645 p4p, 129 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 1583 p4p, 83 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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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
15 - 9 - 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ruger. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruger trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruger is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva has his hands on Ruger's head, controlling the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ruger tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruger wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Ruger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Ruger is working away.
Ruger 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Silva trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruger controlling the position well.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Ruger trying to control but Silva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruger looking for submissions off his back.
Ruger is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruger stuffs the takedown.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruger misses with a wild body shot.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruger blocks a jab.
Ruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ruger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruger throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Ruger is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Ruger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva stands up from Ruger's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Ruger on that attempt.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruger can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Ruger is quick to defend against it.
Ruger slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Silva checks a low kick from Ruger.
Ruger misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruger moves away from the strike by Silva.
Ruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
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!
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruger walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from Ruger.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva wants to stand but Ruger is controlling the position.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva looking to control.
Ruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruger manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruger trying to control the position.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruger is trying to keep Silva in close.
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 pushing down on Ruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Ruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruger manages to get to full guard.
Ruger is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Silva.
Ruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruger moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Ruger fails with the takedown.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruger misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Ruger avoids the body shot from Silva.
Ruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Ruger didn't expect that.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ruger wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruger's head but Ruger avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Ruger takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva passes to full mount!
Ruger is trying to escape the mount.
Ruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruger gets back to half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruger pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ruger controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruger is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruger avoid being mounted?
Ruger is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruger wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is keen to just control but Ruger is a slippery customer.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rex Ruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruger looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 3133 p4p, 406 weight class) and Todd Rumper (ranked 1889 p4p, 255 weight class). Todd Rumper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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29
217 lbs
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25
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Rumper!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Mikhailov.
Rumper avoids the head kick by Mikhailov.
Rumper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Mikhailov misses
and Mikhailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhailov misses with a low kick as Rumper jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Rumper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhailov connects with a body shot that sends Rumper's belly button to the back.
Mikhailov tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Mikhailov does no damage.
Mikhailov misses with a combination
and Rumper counters with a nice uppercut.
Rumper lands a nice looking body shot.
Rumper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
As Rumper looks to move away, Mikhailov throws a big counter combo but Rumper just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Mikhailov misses its intended target.
Rumper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rumper.
Rumper scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper drops his shoulder and cracks Mikhailov with a huge uppercut! Mikhailov goes down! Can Rumper finish him?
Mikhailov is rocked!
Rumper stays in close to Mikhailov's body and controls the position.
Oh Mikhailov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rumper has gone for a leg lock! Mikhailov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rumper's guard.
Rumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumper is looking for a triangle but Mikhailov pushes his legs off easily.
Mikhailov won't allow Rumper to sweep him here.
Rumper looks winded!
Rumper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mikhailov wants to pass the guard but Rumper is keeping the position.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Rumper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rumper looking to control.
Rumper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhailov is one step ahead there.
Mikhailov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rumper being controlled here, momentarily.
Rumper is trying to hold Mikhailov in close to prevent damage but Mikhailov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mikhailov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rumper.
Rumper gets full guard.
Mikhailov stays in close to Rumper's body and controls the position.
Rumper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Mikhailov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mikhailov in particular looking to stall.
Rumper is looking to improve his position.
Mikhailov wants to stand up but Rumper is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mikhailov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rumper is just riding it out for now. Mikhailov eventually gives up the hold.
Mikhailov controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rumper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhailov. Mikhailov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rumper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhailov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mikhailov blocks a leg kick.
Rumper moves out of range as Mikhailov throws a body kick.
Rumper throws a counter combo.
Rumper cracks Mikhailov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mikhailov falls backwards against the cage. Rumper follows up with more strikes that drop Mikhailov to his knees. Rumper keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mikhailov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Rumper!
Todd Rumper is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 1095 p4p, 141 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 866 p4p, 117 weight class). Ithamar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Daebyeol sprawls well.
Ithamar slips a jab and a cross from Daebyeol.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Daebyeol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daebyeol moves into range and clinches up with Ithamar.
Ithamar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Daebyeol clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ithamar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Daebyeol! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ithamar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new lightweight champion!
Ezekiel Ithamar took some time post fight to say the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 573 p4p, 75 weight class) and Alexei Sokolov (ranked 1056 p4p, 141 weight class). Sokolov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bapki -Zoo in Space kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jimmy Cathaway could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexei Sokolov's chin.
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24
189 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Sokolov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sokolov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cathaway kicks Sokolov off and gets back to his feet.
Sokolov misses with a body shot.
Cathaway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway misses with a kick to the body.
Sokolov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokolov throws a low kick but Cathaway moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cathaway.
Alexei Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov scores with a push kick.
Cathaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokolov is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Cathaway counters with a three punch combo that has Sokolov backing up. Sokolov nods at Cathaway to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cathaway misses the target.
Cathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut. Cathaway saw that one coming.
Sokolov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokolov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cathaway avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Sokolov misses
and Cathaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Sokolov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cathaway ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov slips a straight right by Cathaway.
Cathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Cathaway seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokolov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sokolov cracks Cathaway with a good jab.
Cathaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sokolov misses with a leg kick
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cathaway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
A swing and a miss from Sokolov.
Sokolov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokolov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov cracks Cathaway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokolov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cathaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sokolov can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Cathaway looks to land a combination but Sokolov avoids it well.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Cathaway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick from Sokolov.
Sokolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cathaway. Cathaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cathaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokolov counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Sokolov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sokolov misses with a jab to the body
and Cathaway counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov throws a shot from downtown. Cathaway moves away and avoids it.
Sokolov throws a leg kick
and Cathaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokolov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cathaway is out of range and Sokolov settles back down.
Sokolov misses with the body kick
and Cathaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cathaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokolov.
Cathaway checks a leg kick.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cathaway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cathaway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cathaway slips under a jab from Sokolov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Cathaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sokolov throws a leg kick but Cathaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cathaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Cathaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokolov avoids the head kick by Cathaway.
Sloppy strikes from Cathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Cathaway throws out a powerful jab.
Sokolov scores with a body shot.
Cathaway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokolov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sokolov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cathaway.
Cathaway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokolov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Cathaway finds it's target.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cathaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov lands with a shot to the body.
Cathaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Cathaway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sokolov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cathaway's knee momentarily.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Cathaway counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sokolov! Cathaway lets Sokolov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sokolov is rocked!
Cathaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cathaway finish him?
Cathaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
Sokolov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Cathaway swings for the body but Sokolov moves out of range.
Cathaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cathaway misses with a looping left.
Sokolov thumps Cathaway with a low kick.
Sokolov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cathaway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cathaway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Cathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sokolov looking to score a takedown here. Cathaway is defending well but Sokolov drives through and ends up in Cathaway's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cathaway looking for a guillotine here but Sokolov defends easily.
Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov stays in close to Cathaway's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway has control of Sokolov's left arm, preventing Sokolov from doing any damage.
Sokolov passes Cathaway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sokolov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Sokolov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cathaway gets full guard.
Cathaway is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Sokolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cathaway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokolov content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cathaway throws a nice looking combination but Sokolov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cathaway cracks a nice hook into Sokolov's ribs.
Cathaway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cathaway there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Cathaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Cathaway there.
Sokolov moves out of range as Cathaway strikes.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokolov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cathaway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cathaway is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sokolov passes Cathaway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokolov lands a nice short elbow.
Sokolov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sokolov tries to pass to full mount but Cathaway defends it.
Cathaway trying to hold on to Sokolov's head to control him but Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cathaway is looking to get to half guard.
Cathaway manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cathaway is looking to improve his position.
Cathaway wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Cathaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Alexei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cathaway tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov slips a nice elbow through Cathaway's hands, connecting with Cathaway's forehead.
Sokolov trying to control the pace.
Cathaway is looking to control Sokolov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cathaway avoid being mounted?
Sokolov trying to control the action but Cathaway is working from the bottom.
Sokolov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cathaway is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cathaway wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokolov tries to score with a low kick but Cathaway moves his leg out of the way.
Cathaway staying out of range there.
Cathaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Cathaway is out of range.
Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Cathaway.
Sloppy strikes from Cathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Cathaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokolov is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sokolov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cathaway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sokolov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good shot there by Cathaway.
Jab, jab by Sokolov - just one landing.
Sokolov throws the kick towards the body but Cathaway avoids it.
Cathaway looks for the body kick but Sokolov saw that one coming.
Sokolov moves into range and clinches up with Cathaway.
Sokolov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sokolov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Sokolov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cathaway tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cathaway trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway is trying to break free.
Good control from Sokolov.
Cathaway just trying to survive but Sokolov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Cathaway right now.
Cathaway trying to control the hands but Sokolov breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cathaway is trying to stand back up.
Sokolov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cathaway's head.
Cathaway trying to control the action but Sokolov just sinks the hooks in.
Sokolov biding his time, controlling Cathaway.
Cathaway can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is riding his opponent, not letting Cathaway buck him off.
Cathaway wants to escape the position.
Sokolov controls the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sokolov.
Cathaway wants to escape the position.
Cathaway is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway tries to escape the position.
Cathaway is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sokolov controlling the positon.
Cathaway is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cathaway trying to control the hands but Sokolov won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sokolov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cathaway ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
Sokolov moves out of range of the body kick.
Cathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokolov. Sokolov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokolov scores with a jab to the head.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
Cathaway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cathaway throws a right and a left that Sokolov avoids nicely.
Cathaway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cathaway takes a swing at Sokolov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cathaway's head backwards.
Sokolov lands with a straight right. Cathaway didn't see that one coming.
Sokolov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cathaway missing with a left hand there. Sokolov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov cracks the inside of Cathaway's front leg.
Sokolov throws a solid leg kick but Cathaway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sokolov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokolov takes a swing at Cathaway's ribcage but misses.
Sokolov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Cathaway's shoulder, as Cathaway tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cathaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokolov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cathaway. Cathaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cathaway.
Cathaway scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sokolov.
Cathaway staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cathaway.
Sokolov blocks a low kick nicely.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cathaway blocks a jab.
Sokolov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cathaway is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Sokolov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sokolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cathaway is fending him off so far but Sokolov persists. Nope, Cathaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokolov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cathaway.
Cathaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sokolov.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway throws a hook but Sokolov blocks it.
Sokolov sizes up Cathaway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sokolov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sokolov scores with a nice strike.
Sokolov connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sokolov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cathaway.
Sokolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cathaway.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Cathaway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Sokolov lands.
Sokolov throws a hook but Cathaway blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sokolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cathaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cathaway lands with a shot to the body.
Cathaway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cathaway misses with a looping right.
Sokolov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sokolov scores with a leg kick.
Cathaway stuffs the takedown.
Cathaway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sokolov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Cathaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Cathaway counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sokolov.
Cathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cathaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Sokolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sokolov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sokolov!
Our winner, Alexei Sokolov, 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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