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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Welch (ranked 3169 p4p, 3100 weight class) and Frank Macri (ranked 420 p4p, 411 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Macri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Macri.
Welch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Macri moves in looking to clinch but Welch pushes him off.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Macri shows good takedown defense.
Macri scores with a takedown into Welch's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macri won't allow Welch to sweep him here.
Macri gets to his feet. Welch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Macri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Welch!
Welch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macri tries to pass to full mount but Welch defends it.
Welch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Macri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Welch sees it coming and defends easily.
Macri not doing much here.
Welch gets back to full guard.
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.
Macri looking to pass the guard.
Welch trying to control the position.
Welch pushes a forearm under Macri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Macri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Welch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Robinson (ranked 3086 p4p, 3102 weight class) and Yonny Hershey (ranked 397 p4p, 406 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonny Hershey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores with a jab. Hershey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hershey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Hershey dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hershey avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Hershey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hershey darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Hershey is looking for a takedown.
Christopher Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonny Hershey.
Hershey misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hershey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hershey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Hershey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson feints and as Hershey raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hershey kicks Robinson off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hershey gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hershey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Hershey.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hershey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hershey controlling Robinson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is posturing up here but Hershey has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Robinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Robinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Hershey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yonny Hershey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Gregory (ranked 3082 p4p, 3168 weight class) and Rex Hunt (ranked 338 p4p, 346 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reece Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt prevents Gregory from standing back up.
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregory trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gregory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Gregory controlling the position well.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
Gregory is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Gregory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but Gregory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregory shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregory tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Gregory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregory forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Gregory turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hunt has clasped his hands together around Gregory's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Gregory checks it.
Hunt clinches up with Gregory and pushes him back against the cage.
Gregory misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Gregory has double underhooks.
Gregory stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.
Gregory gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gregory will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gregory looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to control but Hunt passes into side control!
Gregory is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt working the ground and pound but Gregory is defending the strikes.
Gregory is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory is looking to get to half guard.
Gregory is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gregory throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gregory thinking.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Gregory ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Gregory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gregory manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gregory throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregory's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregory wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rex Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gregory has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Gregory is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregory tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gregory wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gregory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gregory has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hunt is on him like a limpet, forcing Gregory back against the cage.
Hunt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gregory defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gregory to stand up.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Gregory sprawls well.
Gregory tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Gregory, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Gregory against the cage but Gregory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.
Hunt gets a clinch.
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Gregory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Gregory persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gregory.
Hunt throws Gregory to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregory as he avoids it easily.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregory circles away.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gregory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reece Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Hunt.
Gregory manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Hunt is wriggling around but Gregory manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Gregory is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Gregory moves into the clinch.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a takedown into guard.
Hunt kicks Gregory off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory working over Hunt with some ground and pound. Hunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gregory is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Gregory tries to pass.
Gregory throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Hunt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Reece Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reece Gregory.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 3098 p4p, 3108 weight class) and Jai White (ranked 406 p4p, 410 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jai White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White 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.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
Silva stands up from White's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva slows the pace down.
White wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Silva is staying tight to White's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Silva.
A head kick from White lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
White shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai White.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White shoots and misses
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva cracks White with a nice body shot.
White being controlled against the cage.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a leg kick
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
White shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva grinds an elbow into White's temple.
White tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva controls the position.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
White tries to keep control of the position but Silva is staying busy.
Silva trying to control the hands but White won't let him.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into White. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
White is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
White has a takedown stuffed.
Silva misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
White wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on White's head and hops out.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai White.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Jai White has been cut.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva is trying for a kimura here. White looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Ryan (ranked 3110 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Warren Spade (ranked 409 p4p, 403 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Spade!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Spade drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Spade breaks the clinch.
Spade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spade wants it to stay on the feet.
Spade blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Spade works over Ryan's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Shane Ryan has been cut.
Spade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Spade. Spade maintains the clinch.
Spade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Spade gets to his feet. Ryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Spade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spade is on him like a limpet, forcing Ryan back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spade shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spade.
Spade lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Spade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryan to see if he's OK.
Ryan is trying to escape the position but Spade is controlling the position.
Spade lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spade stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spade's waist but Spade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spade gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Spade jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Spade is proving a slippery customer.
Spade distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade content to stall in guard here.
Spade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.
Spade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
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.
Spade with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spade passes into half guard.
Spade stands up and beckons Ryan to join him on the feet.
Spade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Spade postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Spade landing with the ground and pound.
Spade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Spade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spade moves into the clinch successfully.
Spade turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Spade takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to buck Spade off but Spade is having none of it.
Spade controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade cracks Ryan with a big elbow.
Ryan looks to move to half guard but instead Spade has passed into mount! Damn!
Spade landing strikes from the mount.
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Spade isn't that keen on the idea.
Spade avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Spade working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade landing shots from mount.
Spade lands a couple of good shots and Ryan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
 Ryan is rocked!
Spade is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.
Oh Ryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Spade gets his hands free as Ryan looks to control.
Spade punches Ryan on the ear.
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!
Spade controlling well, preventing Ryan from escaping the position.
Spade trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade punishes Ryan with strikes from the back mount.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spade landing with strikes.
Spade trying to control momentarily.
Spade is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ryan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Spade.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Spade!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Banks (ranked 3107 p4p, 3101 weight class) and Thomas Evans (ranked 412 p4p, 407 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Banks wants to control but Evans postures up.
Banks gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Evans is keen to just control but Banks is a slippery customer.
Evans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans prevents Banks from improving his position.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
Banks wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
Banks looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Evans right now.
Evans rolls, trying to escape but Banks keeps control of the position.
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Evans is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks prevents Evans from improving his position.
Banks is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Banks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Banks gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Evans leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Evans controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Evans is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Banks stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Evans feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banks wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks trying to control here.
Banks gets full guard.
Banks is looking for a triangle here but Evans uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Banks forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banks can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Banks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Evans manages to pass to side control.
Evans is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
Evans stands up and beckons Banks to join him on the feet.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.
Banks has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Banks was looking to counter with a kick there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Evans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Banks leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Evans is trying to trip Banks. He has hold of a leg but Banks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Freeman (ranked 3170 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Aaron Sparrow (ranked 417 p4p, 399 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freeman kicks Sparrow off and gets back to his feet.
Freeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sparrow quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Sparrow wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparrow moves into full guard.
Sparrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Sparrow keeps moving.
Sparrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman trying to control but Sparrow is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Sparrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Sparrow wants to counter with a clinch but Freeman pushes him away.
Sparrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freeman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sparrow.
Sparrow decides to stand back up. Sparrow steps back and let's Freeman get back to his feet.
Sparrow gets caught napping as Freeman dives in and scores a takedown. Sparrow manages to retain guard.
Sparrow has his feet on Freeman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sparrow.
Sparrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman has managed to clinch.
Sparrow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sparrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freeman is defending well for now.
Freeman jumps guard.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Freeman wants to control the position but Sparrow says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sparrow moves into full mount! Freeman won't be happy about that!
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparrow blocks Freeman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Freeman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sparrow wants to finish this one by submission but Freeman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sparrow.
Sparrow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sparrow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sparrow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sparrow is trying to pull guard but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparrow fails to pull guard.
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Sparrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Sparrow, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Sparrow against the cage but Sparrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Freeman stops Sparrow from passing to mount.
Sparrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Freeman to his feet.
Freeman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparrow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freeman did well to prevent Sparrow getting side control.
Well, if Sparrow 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.
Freeman is trying to control but can't.
Freeman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freeman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparrow advances position into side control!
Sparrow is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparrow working away.
Freeman is trying to improve his 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.
Freeman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparrow's head.
Freeman is looking to stall here but Sparrow recovers full guard.
Sparrow wants to hit a sweep here but Freeman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparrow there!
Sparrow tries to control the position but Freeman now has his back.
Freeman wants to control but Sparrow is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Sparrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sparrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparrow is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is fighting to break Sparrow's control of his arms but Sparrow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Sparrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sparrow wants to stand but Freeman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aaron Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Sparrow looking to pass the guard.
Freeman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Sparrow gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparrow is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman wants to control but Sparrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Freeman to get to his feet.
Sparrow drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Sparrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
Freeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freeman blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow lands a slapping body shot.
Sparrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow avoids the strikes from the bottom by Freeman.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Freeman parries the strikes from Sparrow easily there. Sparrow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Freeman to escape.
Freeman is trying to control Sparrow's posture but Sparrow avoids it.
Sparrow staying calm.
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Sparrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparrow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Sparrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bruce (ranked 3109 p4p, 3106 weight class) and Konrad Krippa (ranked 403 p4p, 405 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Konrad Krippa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce drives through and clinches with Krippa against the cage.
Krippa is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Krippa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bruce is struggling to control the position.
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce has Krippa pressed against the cage, preventing Krippa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruce tries to score a body lock takedown but Krippa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krippa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Krippa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruce throws the kick towards the body but Krippa avoids it.
Bruce gets tackled into the cage by Krippa. Krippa maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce slowing the pace effectively.
Bruce decides to pull guard.
Bruce striking off his back but it's not causing Krippa any problems.
Bruce is trying to control the position but Krippa postures up.
Krippa trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Krippa throws a big right hand that misses.
Krippa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krippa wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krippa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruce checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krippa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Krippa.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Krippa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krippa is defended easily by Bruce.
As Krippa looks to move away, Bruce throws a big counter combo but Krippa just gets out of the way.
Lenny Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Krippa.
Bruce avoids the head kick by Krippa.
Bruce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krippa shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Bruce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krippa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bruce trying to control the pace.
Krippa tries to get to full guard but Bruce has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce wants to advance to full mount but Krippa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Krippa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruce preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bruce gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Bruce dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krippa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bruce wants to land a leg kick but Krippa is out of range.
Bruce moves into the clinch successfully.
Krippa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krippa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bruce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
Krippa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bruce is defending well.
Lenny Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Krippa.
Krippa wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krippa tries to pull guard but Bruce won't allow it.
Bruce misses with the head strike.
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krippa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krippa to the ground. Bruce is now in Krippa's guard.
Krippa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bruce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruce gets to his feet. Krippa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krippa gets tackled into the cage by Bruce. Bruce maintains the clinch.
Bruce tries to land knees in the clinch but Krippa avoids the damage to the body.
Bruce jumps guard.
Bruce looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krippa is one step ahead there.
Bruce wants to stand and escape but Krippa is having none of it.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krippa can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is pulling down on Krippa's head to control his posture.
Bruce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bruce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krippa defends well.
Bruce wants to sweep here but Krippa controlling him for the moment.
Bruce is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krippa is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Krippa from controlling successfully.
Bruce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Krippa from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krippa shoots in for a takedown but Bruce shows good takedown defense.
Krippa shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce is working for takedown but Krippa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bruce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krippa is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krippa clinches up against the cage.
Krippa fails to pull guard.
Krippa pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruce avoiding damage as Krippa throws knees to the body.
Krippa tries a body shot but Bruce blocks it.
Krippa tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruce prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krippa is looking to pass into half guard but Bruce pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bruce is in guard.
Krippa has momentary wrist control but Bruce slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Bruce dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Krippa or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruce, which made it look bad.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bruce.
Krippa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bruce landing punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Krippa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krippa can't escape the position.
Bruce raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bruce controlling the position easily from mount.
Bruce landing punches.
It looks like Konrad Krippa has been cut.
Bruce goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Krippa turns into him and now he's in Bruce's guard.
Krippa looking to sit in guard and control but Bruce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bruce stands up over Krippa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krippa managing to control the position.
Lenny Bruce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krippa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruce 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.
Bruce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bruce's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krippa is looking for a triangle but Bruce pushes his legs off easily.
Bruce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krippa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruce defends well.
Bruce stands up and waves to Krippa to follow him.
Krippa throws a head kick that misses
and Bruce counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krippa keeps working.
Bruce is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruce 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Bruce!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brooks (ranked 3093 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Henry Theodore (ranked 339 p4p, 347 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodore throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Theodore throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Theodore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore shoots in but no luck this time.
Theodore swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theodore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Theodore throws a one two combo.
Theodore misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Theodore fails to land the takedown.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
Theodore stuffs the takedown.
Theodore unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brooks clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brooks jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Theodore controlling him for the moment.
Theodore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks pulls Theodore in to control the position.
Brooks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Theodore isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Theodore counters with a nice body shot.
Brooks misses with a jab to the body
and Theodore counters by moving into the clinch.
Theodore manages to break the clinch.
Theodore clinches with his opponent.
Theodore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Theodore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brooks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Theodore for as long as he can get away with.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Theodore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Theodore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Theodore kicks Brooks off and gets to his feet.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theodore moves into the clinch.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Theodore clinches up against the cage.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Theodore.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Theodore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theodore circles away quickly and effectively.
Danny Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Theodore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Theodore has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodore breaks the clinch.
Theodore dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Theodore. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodore or perhaps it was just good defense by Brooks, which made it look bad.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodore manages to pull guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theodore wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
Theodore wants to sweep but no luck.
Theodore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Theodore trying to control the position.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Theodore, up you get!
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.
Theodore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Theodore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Theodore.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks lands a jab-cross combination.
Theodore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Theodore is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theodore down to the mat. Theodore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks with a poor takedown
and Theodore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodore is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Theodore circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Theodore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Theodore gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Theodore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Theodore stalls.
Theodore successfully pulls guard.
Theodore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Theodore into the cage.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Theodore circles away and keeps his distance.
Theodore wants to counter with a clinch but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Theodore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodore circles away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodore sprawls well. Theodore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodore.
Theodore shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Theodore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodore.
Theodore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Theodore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks forces Theodore back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theodore is defending well for now.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Theodore scores with a four punch combination!
Brooks moves to clinch but Theodore breaks away
and Theodore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theodore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Theodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodore defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Theodore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Theodore, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Theodore against the cage but Theodore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theodore moves into the clinch.
Danny Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Theodore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks tries a body shot but Theodore blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Theodore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Theodore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Theodore!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Romero (ranked 3085 p4p, 3165 weight class) and Matthew Dunn (ranked 337 p4p, 345 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Romero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dunn working hard to break the clinch.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero throws a quick counter head kick but Dunn was just out of range.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Romero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunn jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow.
Romero pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero has his hands on Dunn's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Dunn stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
Dunn sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Romero doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dunn paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Romero - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Romero!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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