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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Wynn (ranked 2787 p4p, 2789 weight class) and Max Killjoy (ranked 371 p4p, 373 weight class). Max Killjoy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Wynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killjoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wynn tries to avoid it but Killjoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wynn to the ground. Wynn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killjoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wynn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wynn is pushing Killjoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wynn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killjoy after a bit of a struggle.
Wynn lands with a short shot to the head.
Killjoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wynn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Killjoy to the mat. Killjoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Killjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Killjoy is trying to keep Wynn in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wynn's guard.
Killjoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wynn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Killjoy wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
Killjoy stops Wynn from standing up.
Killjoy wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
Killjoy is looking to advance position but Wynn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killjoy as he jumps to the side.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Wynn moves out of range.
Wynn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches up with Wynn, looking for a takedown. Killjoy pushes Wynn against the cage but Wynn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wynn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killjoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wynn 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.
Wynn keeping moving, preventing Killjoy from controlling successfully.
Wynn pushes Killjoy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Killjoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Wynn circles away easily
and Wynn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wynn is trying to pull guard but Killjoy has him pressed against the cage.
Wynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Wynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killjoy walks into a straight right hand from Wynn.
No joy there for Killjoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Killjoy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killjoy as he jumps to the side.
Wynn goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.
Wynn pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Wynn 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.
Wynn pushes Killjoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wynn walks away with a smile on his face. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Killjoy with that takedown attempt.
Killjoy clinches.
Wynn misses with a knee to the head.
Killjoy jumps guard but Wynn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Killjoy.
Wynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy jumps guard but Wynn stands there with Killjoy around his waist. Killjoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wynn jumps guard but Killjoy stands there with Wynn around his waist. Wynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killjoy is trying to drag Wynn to the mat but Wynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn lands a takedown into guard.
Killjoy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wynn dives into side control.
Wynn slows the pace down.
Wynn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Killjoy to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killjoy is defended easily by Wynn.
Wynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Wynn closes the distance and clinches.
Wynn just leaning against Killjoy, taking a breather.
Wynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killjoy's elbow.
Wynn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killjoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Killjoy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wynn moves out of range as Killjoy throws a body kick.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wynn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wynn tries for a takedown but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wynn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wynn.
Wynn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killjoy. Killjoy obviously looking to wear him down.
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wynn circles away.
Wynn misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wynn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killjoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wynn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killjoy is pressed up against the cage. Wynn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killjoy down to the mat. Killjoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wynn misses with a body shot.
Killjoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wynn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Wynn gets tackled into the cage by Killjoy. Killjoy maintains the clinch.
Wynn jumps guard and drags Killjoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Wynn dominated that second round.
That's time! Wynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Killjoy does no damage.
A head kick misses from Wynn.
Killjoy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wynn in his tracks.
Killjoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Wynn's head.
Killjoy has Wynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy fails to pull guard.
Wynn has Killjoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killjoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killjoy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Max Killjoy has been cut.
Wynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killjoy is pushing Wynn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wynn manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy stops a takedown attempt from Wynn.
Wynn manages to pull guard.
Killjoy wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
Wynn keeping full guard, as Killjoy tries to pass.
Wynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killjoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
Wynn working a defensive guard here.
Wynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wynn trying to keep a closed guard but Killjoy is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killjoy misses with a takedown
and Wynn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wynn jabs at Killjoy's body.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Wynn sprawls well.
Peter Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Killjoy.
Killjoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killjoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killjoy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killjoy slips a jab from Wynn.
Killjoy is looking to clinch but Wynn is avoiding it.
Wynn darts in and clinches Killjoy up against the cage.
Wynn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wynn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wynn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Wynn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killjoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy is trying to break the clinch but Wynn is controlling him.
Max Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Wynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wynn blocks a body shot from Killjoy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Wynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wynn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Wynn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Silva (ranked 2552 p4p, 2790 weight class) and Chris Welch (ranked 337 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Welch!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Welch has him pressed against the cage.
Welch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Welch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Welch is looking to get back to his feet here but Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Welch's back.
Welch wants to escape the position.
Welch avoids the strikes from Silva.
Welch is trying to stand back up.
Welch covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva has locked on a rear naked choke here! Welch is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Sparrow (ranked 2533 p4p, 3203 weight class) and Nathan Perez (ranked 341 p4p, 421 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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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Sparrow!
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, Nathan Perez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Sparrow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparrow lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
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.
Sparrow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Perez, up you get!
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sparrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perez drives through and clinches with Sparrow against the cage.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Sparrow.
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparrow misses with a head kick.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez wants to clinch up but Sparrow keeps it at a distance.
Perez tries to clinch there but Sparrow circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow gets tackled into the cage by Perez. Perez maintains the clinch.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Sparrow has the dominant position.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparrow smiles and moves away.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt - Sparrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparrow tries to counter with a takedown but Perez is quick to defend against it.
Aaron Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Perez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sparrow.
Sparrow misses with a few strikes there.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparrow backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparrow tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparrow but Sparrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perez defends it nicely.
Sparrow sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparrow avoids it this time.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparrow gets underhooks to prevent Perez's takedown attempt.
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sparrow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perez!
Sparrow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparrow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perez is now in Sparrow's guard. A big mistake from Sparrow there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow 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.
Perez moves into the clinch.
Perez jumps guard but Sparrow stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparrow stalls.
Sparrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez jumps guard but Sparrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aaron Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Perez.
Sparrow stalling the fight.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a big head kick but Sparrow shrugs it off.
Sparrow clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perez just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparrow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Sparrow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Sparrow decides to pull guard.
Sparrow is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
Sparrow is working an open guard so Perez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sparrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez with the counter takedown but Sparrow avoids it easily.
Perez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparrow!
Sparrow tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaron Sparrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perez looking for the RNC.
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!
Sparrow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Perez is trying to stick to Sparrow's back but Sparrow is turning into Perez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Perez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparrow.
Sparrow forces his way into half guard.
Sparrow stands up from half guard.
Nathan Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparrow's half guard.
Sparrow pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
Sparrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Sparrow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perez is trying to keep an underhook but Sparrow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez gets back to full guard.
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparrow passes into half guard.
Sparrow trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perez tries to clinch but Sparrow is having none of it.
Sparrow throws a big counter combination but Perez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Perez.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparrow clinches up against the cage.
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparrow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perez smiles and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparrow.
Perez throws Sparrow to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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!
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez taking a breather.
Sparrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perez up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sparrow.
Sparrow seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sparrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez is trying to drag Sparrow to the mat but Sparrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparrow throws a head kick that misses.
Perez with the counter takedown but Sparrow avoids it easily.
Aaron Sparrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Perez.
Sparrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to control the position.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez pulls Sparrow in to control the position.
Perez is striking from the bottom but Sparrow uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sparrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez tries to kick Sparrow off but Sparrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sparrow tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Sparrow wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
Sparrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparrow stands up out of the half guard.
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparrow, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparrow has picked Perez up - he's going for a ride! Sparrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sparrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nathan Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Sparrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez punching from the bottom.
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 Aaron Sparrow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparrow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Sparrow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Jackson (ranked 2541 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Lenny Bruce (ranked 342 p4p, 331 weight class). Freddy Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Bruce in a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Bruce backing up. Bruce nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
so Bruce counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson looking for a triangle here. Bruce is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bruce is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Freddy Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Hunt (ranked 2786 p4p, 3223 weight class) and Chop Douglas (ranked 312 p4p, 350 weight class). Rex Hunt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Hunt!
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, Chop Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas has managed to clinch.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Douglas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Douglas continues to drive forward.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt scores with a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas 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.
Douglas is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douglas is one step ahead there.
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.
Douglas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Douglas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Douglas postures up.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douglas preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas scoring with some ground and pound.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglas has wrist control.
Douglas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt 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.
Hunt advances position into side control!
Douglas gets back to half guard.
Douglas wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him!
Hunt punching from mount but Douglas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Douglas is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Douglas to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Hunt 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.
Douglas drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Douglas has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Douglas looking to stall.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Douglas scores with a four punch combination!
Hunt looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Douglas, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Douglas against the cage but Douglas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Douglas shoots in.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Douglas moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Douglas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Douglas circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
Hunt leaves Douglas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunt has double underhooks.
Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Douglas to the ground. Douglas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Douglas is fending him off so far but Hunt persists. Nope, Douglas circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rex Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas drives through with a takedown into Hunt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douglas stands and steps away. Hunt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Douglas shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Douglas sprawls and moves away.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Douglas does it's job there.
Chop Douglas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hunt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Douglas is on him like a limpet, forcing Hunt back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Douglas to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Douglas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Douglas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hunt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Douglas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Douglas pushes him off.
Douglas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Douglas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Douglas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Douglas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Douglas is standing up over Hunt. Hunt looks to escape but Douglas dives into side control.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunt is not content to let Douglas control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas decides to stand back up.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Douglas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunt's guard.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
Douglas throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Douglas trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chop Douglas.
I think Douglas 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chop Douglas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Burns (ranked 2547 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Victor Braddock (ranked 288 p4p, 289 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braddock as he jumps to the side.
Braddock tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns jumps guard but Braddock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burns has hold of one of Braddock's legs. Braddock is fighting the takedown attempt but Burns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Braddock throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is staying tight to Braddock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Braddock is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock has one of Burns's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns tries to move to mount but Braddock blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Burns cracks Braddock with a big right hand but Braddock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braddock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns tries for a kimura but Braddock is defending well.
Braddock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns can't escape the position.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns trying to control the position but Braddock manages to sink in the hooks.
Braddock is looking to control Burns but Burns is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Braddock controls the position.
I really don't envy Burns right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock looking to break Burns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braddock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Braddock controlling the positon.
Braddock misses with a punch to the head.
Burns wants to escape the position.
Braddock throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Burns!
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 Steve Burns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Braddock shoots in.
Braddock pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns manages to pull guard.
Burns has his feet on Braddock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braddock gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braddock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes a swing at Braddock's ribcage but misses.
Braddock tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into Braddock's guard.
Braddock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braddock gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Braddock. Braddock gets slowly back to his feet.
Braddock looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Steve Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Braddock moves away and avoids it.
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Braddock's guard.
Burns landing some decent shots from guard.
Braddock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns 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.
Braddock pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Braddock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Braddock has escaped and now he's on top!
Braddock 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.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braddock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns keeping full guard, as Braddock tries to pass.
Braddock trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Braddock has a takedown stuffed.
Braddock is looking to clinch.
Braddock throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Braddock.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Braddock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Braddock lands a body shot.
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Braddock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Braddock is looking to get back to his feet here but Burns is keeping cool and he's managed to take Braddock's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock trying to control but not successfully.
Braddock rolls, trying to escape but Burns keeps control of the position.
Burns looking to hold on to the position here but Braddock rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Burns trying to control but Braddock is working from the bottom.
Burns stands and steps away. Braddock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braddock to the ground. Braddock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braddock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braddock.
Steve Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns wants to clinch up but Braddock keeps it at a distance.
Braddock is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Braddock is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns jumps guard and drags Braddock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Braddock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns looking to control but Braddock passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Braddock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Braddock looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns drives through and clinches with Braddock against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Braddock to keep the fight standing.
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Steve Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to keep Braddock in close.
Braddock controlling from the top position.
Burns wants to stand but Braddock is controlling the position.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braddock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns is pulling down on Braddock's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Evans (ranked 2524 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Kane Jones (ranked 334 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans 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.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Evans drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans slips nicely into half guard.
Evans wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Evans has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Evans wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans misses with the combination.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Jones ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Jones tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Evans stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Evans ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans jumps guard but Jones stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Evans pulls guard successfully.
Evans managing to control the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Evans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Evans wants it to stay on the feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Evans here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Evans thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans wants to stall.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Evans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evans shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEvans.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones tries to kick Evans off in order to stand up. Evans Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans landing a few strikes.
Evans is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Evans goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Evans's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Evans pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 2496 p4p, 2560 weight class) and Warren Spade (ranked 330 p4p, 339 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Spade!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spade has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spade wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spade has passed into half guard!
Spade content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his hands clasped together around Spade's back. He's all about the action.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Spade trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva wants to control but Spade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Spade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva wants to improve his position but Spade is controlling well.
Spade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Spade escapes and gets back to his feet.
Spade closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Spade pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Spade scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spade manages to pass to side control.
Spade decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spade shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spade gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.
Spade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva postures up.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva gets to his feet. Spade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva 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 Silva off to one side.
Spade wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Spade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Spade misses.
Spade blocks a leg kick.
Spade swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Jay Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Spade moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpade.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Spade lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Spade shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Spade lands a head kick!
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking to improve his position.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.
Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spade as he avoids it easily.
Spade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spade clinches with his opponent.
Spade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Spade scores with a shot to the body.
Spade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Spade tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Spade doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Spade lands a body shot.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
Spade wants a takedown.
Spade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Spade is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Spade can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spade fails to pull guard.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Spade looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spade avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Spade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva clinches up with Spade and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Spade won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Spade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Spade decides to pull guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva stands up over Spade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spade has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Spade from standing up.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Spade pushes his legs off easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warren Spade.
I think Spade 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Spade!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Swagger (ranked 2542 p4p, 2478 weight class) and Yonny Hershey (ranked 343 p4p, 332 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rod Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonny Hershey!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger moves into the clinch.
Hershey is looking to control Swagger's arms but Swagger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hershey has his back to the cage.
Hershey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hershey is trying to drag Swagger to the mat but Swagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swagger blocks the elbow strike.
Swagger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hershey tries to circle away but Swagger has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Swagger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hershey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swagger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hershey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hershey throws a head punch that misses.
Hershey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swagger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey can't find room to land a body shot as Swagger controls the action.
Swagger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hershey feints and as Swagger raises his hands in defense, Hershey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hershey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hershey gets to his feet - Swagger follows without any prompting.
Hershey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rod Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonny Hershey.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Swagger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hershey holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hershey looking for a sweep. Not yet Hershey, not yet.
Swagger trying to control but Hershey is working from the bottom.
Hershey has his foot on Swagger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swagger works his way back into a safe position though.
Swagger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hershey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hershey seems keen to control Swagger's posture.
Swagger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hershey throws up his legs and catches Swagger in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Swagger tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hershey! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yonny Hershey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 2516 p4p, 2586 weight class) and Hector Romero (ranked 283 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hector Romero 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Romero!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Romero crashes against the mat.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost keeping his opponent close.
Romero wants to stand but Frost is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Frost is right now.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frost stuffs the takedown.
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Frost is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frost is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romero tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Frost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero trying to control but Frost postures up.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost gets the takedown into side control.
Frost throws a strike aimed at the side of Romero's head but Romero avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero wants to control but Frost postures up.
Romero is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Frost seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Frost manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost misses with the combination.
Romero throws a one two combo.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Romero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frost sneaks out the side door and pushes Romero away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost controls the position.
The strikes coming from Frost are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost tries to move to mount but Romero blocks the move with his legs.
Frost in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Frost controlling the position.
Romero is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romero holding on.
Frost decides to stand back up.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
Frost gets control of Romero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero is looking to pass into half guard but Frost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frost is in guard.
Frost gets to his feet. Romero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frost kicks Romero off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero 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.
Romero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero's best efforts.
Jack Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frost fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romero.
Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Frost goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Romero tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Frost shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frost stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
Frost'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost is pushing down on Romero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romero is fighting to maintain full guard but Frost has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romero tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to ground and pound but Romero is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Frost throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Frost throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost throws some wild stikes that Romero manages to avoid easily.
Romero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Romero won't enjoy being in this position. Frost looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Romero is tapping - it's over boys! Frost picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Frost!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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