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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Welch (ranked 3760 p4p, 3961 weight class) and Kane Jones (ranked 530 p4p, 553 weight class). Chris Welch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Jones!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Welch in a clinch.
Welch successfully pulls guard.
Welch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Welch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch is trying to get back to half guard.
Welch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welch is trying to get back to full guard.
Welch keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Welch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Welch manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Welch darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Welch jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Welch wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Welch is retaining full guard.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Welch is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welch is one step ahead there.
Welch wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Welch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Welch forces his way into half guard.
Welch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Welch.
Welch controlling from mount.
Welch prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Welch 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.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Welch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Welch keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Welch managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch striking from the bottom.
Jones wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
Welch wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Welch is looking to escape.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
Welch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Welch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Welch has latched onto it... Big trouble! Welch pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jones is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Welch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Welch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chop Douglas (ranked 3266 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Danny Brooks (ranked 416 p4p, 495 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chop Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brooks leaves Douglas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Douglas gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks trying to control here.
Douglas wants to advance to full mount but Brooks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brooks is continuing to stall.
Douglas advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids 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.
Brooks tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Douglas off and has taken his back!
Brooks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Douglas just trying to survive but Brooks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brooks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Douglas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Douglas for a finish.
Douglas wants to control his opponent's hands but Brooks gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas staying busy and making it hard for Brooks to control.
Brooks not allowing Douglas to control his hands.
Brooks has the hooks in. Douglas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Douglas covering up well under a series of strikes from Brooks.
Brooks somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brooks has good solid back control here.
Brooks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Douglas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brooks looking for the RNC.
Douglas is trying to stand back up.
Douglas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brooks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Douglas as Brooks shoots in.
As Brooks looks to move away, Douglas throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Brooks.
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Douglas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Douglas. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Chop Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side.
Douglas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douglas is one step ahead there.
Douglas stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Douglas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Douglas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Douglas with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Douglas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brooks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brooks wants it to stay on the feet.
Douglas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brooks on his heels. He'll look to pass Brooks's guard now, I'm sure.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Douglas defends easily.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Douglas 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. This is the final round!
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Douglas fails with the takedown.
Douglas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Douglas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brooks pushes Douglas off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brooks sprawls well initially but Douglas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks gets full guard.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Douglas being controlled here momentarily.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brooks's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas wants to control but Brooks passes easily into half guard.
Douglas is looking to improve his position.
Douglas keeping control of the position.
Brooks tries to stand and escape but Douglas is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Douglas is having none of it.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Douglas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chop Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Douglas persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douglas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brooks.
Brooks scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Douglas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bruce (ranked 2444 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Aaron Sparrow (ranked 346 p4p, 416 weight class). Lenny Bruce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Sparrow's chin.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenny Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bruce closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparrow's guard.
Sparrow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruce is looking to stand up but Sparrow won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow has Bruce pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sparrow stands up and beckons Bruce to join him on the feet.
Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Sparrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruce shoots in for a double leg but Sparrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparrow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow jumps guard and drags Bruce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bruce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparrow gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce stands up and waves to Sparrow to follow him.
Bruce fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparrow to the ground. Bruce is now in Sparrow's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow trying to control the position.
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Bruce from controlling successfully.
Sparrow is working an open guard so Bruce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sparrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparrow.
Sparrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparrow throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily.
Bruce shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Bruce backs off Sparrow throws a huge counter combo but Bruce manages to avoid it all.
Bruce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.
Sparrow rushes Bruce and presses him up against the cage.
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Sparrow with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl out of it but Sparrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparrow tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparrow has Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow is pressed up against the cage. Bruce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparrow down to the mat. Sparrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruce instigates a clinch.
Sparrow breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruce looks to throw the jab but Sparrow is out of range.
Sparrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruce drives through with a takedown into Sparrow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sparrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bruce defends it easily.
Bruce has gone for a leg lock! Sparrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bruce's guard.
Bruce throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruce is looking to stand back up but Sparrow counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bruce.
Well, if Sparrow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Bruce's hands, connecting with Bruce's forehead.
Sparrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Sparrow has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bruce tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Bruce is positioning himself well to prevent Sparrow advancing to mount.
Bruce is pressing down on Sparrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bruce seems keen to control Sparrow's posture.
Bruce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow passes Bruce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bruce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sparrow shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sparrow manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily.
Sparrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruce, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparrow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bruce walks away with a smile on his face. Sparrow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lenny Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sparrow.
Sparrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Lenny Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bruce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparrow pinned against the cage. Sparrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce avoids a kick to the body.
Aaron Sparrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparrow slips under a jab.
Sparrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparrow looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Sparrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce rushes Sparrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lenny Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sparrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce is trying to push Sparrow away but Sparrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bruce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sparrow regains guard immediately.
Sparrow pushes Bruce off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bruce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparrow throws a chopping leg kick but Bruce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sparrow slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Bruce tries to clinch there but Sparrow circles away.
Bruce tries to clinch up but Sparrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bruce as Sparrow shoots in.
Bruce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce tries to land a body kick
and Sparrow counters with a shoot takedown. Bruce fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Sparrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bruce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce works his way into side control.
Sparrow struggling a bit here.
Aaron Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruce scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparrow is trying to control Bruce's posture but Bruce avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bruce's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bruce tries for a kimura but Sparrow is defending well.
Sparrow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lenny Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Sparrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce throws an elbow but Sparrow slips to the side and avoids it well.
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 Lenny Bruce.
Well Sparrow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Sparrow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warren Spade (ranked 2827 p4p, 2626 weight class) and Trevor Gamble (ranked 429 p4p, 397 weight class). Warren Spade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trevor Gamble's chin.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Warren Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade sizes up Gamble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spade is defended easily by Gamble.
Gamble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spade has one foot on Gamble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Gamble.
Spade moves to clinch but Gamble breaks away
and Gamble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spade!
Spade is looking to get back to his feet here but Gamble is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spade's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Spade's body.
Spade looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gamble looking to hold on to the position here but Spade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Gamble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with the combination.
Gamble throws a counter combo.
Gamble instigates a clinch.
Gamble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gamble passes into side control, despite Spade's attempt to control the position.
Gamble moves into full mount!
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamble controlling the position easily from mount.
Gamble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spade is looking to get to half guard.
Spade tries to hold on but Gamble pushes him away.
Gamble controlling from the full mount.
Spade wants to hold on but Gamble pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble misses with a head shot.
Spade is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gamble thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Gamble's attempts to control the action.
Gamble content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gamble wants to stand back up but Spade manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gamble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - Gamble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spade is looking to stand back up but Gamble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spade.
Trevor Gamble has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Gamble there.
Gamble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spade wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy.
Gamble wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Gamble wants to pass the guard but Spade is defending well.
Gamble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble is keen to just control but Spade is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Gamble seems content to control.
Gamble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gamble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gamble is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamble is trying to control. Spade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gamble swivels and escapes.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamble 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.
Spade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Warren Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamble is trying to defend but Spade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking to stand up but Gamble won't let him.
Gamble working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Spade trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spade is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gamble's half guard.
Gamble pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spade to the ground. Gamble is now in Spade's guard.
Spade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gamble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble shoots in and drives through. Spade sprawls well.
Gamble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamble looks for a takedown but Spade sprawls well.
Spade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade tries for a kimura but Gamble is defending well.
Spade landing strikes.
Gamble is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spade is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gamble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spade has hold of Gamble's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gamble manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gamble sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gamble has worked his arm free - good work by Gamble!
Spade trying to control the position but Gamble is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble is trying to control Spade's posture but Spade avoids it.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spade landing strikes.
Spade is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamble struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble parries the strikes from Spade easily there. Spade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gamble to escape.
Gamble wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gamble is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spade off and has taken his back!
Gamble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spade.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warren Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gamble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spade is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamble has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Silva (ranked 1949 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Roger David (ranked 306 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger David!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but David is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
David is not content to let Silva control the position.
David can't do much from the bottom here.
David tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Silva avoids the attempt from David to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is in all sorts of trouble here.
David tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!
David tries to break free.
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
Silva misses with an elbow to the head.
Silva is trying to stick to David's back but David is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by David.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva seems keen to control David's posture.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that David has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as David controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is trying to keep David in close.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva clinches.
David wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but David persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but David defends easily.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
David controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva prevents David from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
Silva clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but David manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. David gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva scores with a takedown into David's guard.
David kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
David wants to control the action here but instead Silva manages to pass to full mount!
David is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva looking to control but David is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
David is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
David tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks David but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.
David throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
David sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
David wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva 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. This is the final round!
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but David forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
David breaks from the clinch.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. David avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. David can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. David looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is standing up over David. David looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but David has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
David is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
David controlling the position well.
Silva is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
David is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
David struggling a bit here.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but David defends.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused David some visible discomfort.
Silva trying to control the position but David is working away.
Silva wants to control for a moment but David uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
David avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Will David go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards David.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is really stuck here.
David is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
David has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards David.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but David keeps control of the position.
Roger David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards David.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Jackson (ranked 2221 p4p, 3665 weight class) and Derrick Stevens (ranked 314 p4p, 486 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derrick Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here.
Stevens looking for a takedown.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Stevens won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
Stevens content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jackson has locked up a guillotine! Jackson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stevens is holding on here and Jackson must be using up a lot of energy. Stevens has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jackson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Burns (ranked 1464 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Rex Hunt (ranked 200 p4p, 372 weight class). Steve Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
164
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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 4 - 1 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns connects with a leg kick.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt is trying to trip Burns. He has hold of a leg but Burns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burns pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burns bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!
I would not like to be Burns right now.
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Burns is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burns covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Hunt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
Hunt has the hooks in. Burns is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
Burns content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burns is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Burns has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rex Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Silva (ranked 2090 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Thomas Evans (ranked 327 p4p, 223 weight class). Thomas Evans 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Evans!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evans, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Evans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silva forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans 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 Thomas Evans.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Evans ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Evans's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Silva passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans looking to stall.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Evans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva stalling.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evans clinches up against the cage.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Evans is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Silva tries to tie him up.
Evans successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evans lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Silva shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans clinches.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Jay Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans wants to break free but Silva has control.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva is standing up over Evans. Evans looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Evans explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Evans is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva trying to control from Evans's half guard. Evans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Evans has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Evans but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Evans hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva clearly takes 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.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva 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.
Evans controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Evans trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans feints the counter takedown.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Evans.
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.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Evans manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans has a hand on Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Evans taking shots to the head.
 It looks like Thomas Evans has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva had his way with Thomas Evans in that 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Evans!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controlling Evans's posture.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is trying to keep Evans in close.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Evans is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Evans.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Silva!
Jay Silva retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yonny Hershey (ranked 918 p4p, 2377 weight class) and Justin Freeman (ranked 145 p4p, 337 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonny Hershey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freeman to the ground. Hershey is now in Freeman's guard.
Freeman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hershey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Hershey manages to get underhooks.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hershey, which made it look bad.
Hershey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hershey gets a clinch.
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hershey 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Hershey looking to sit in guard and control but Freeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hershey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hershey trying to control the position here.
Hershey wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman lands a couple of digs.
Hershey pulls Freeman in close to prevent any damage.
Hershey has a closed guard, preventing Freeman from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hershey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I've been told that Freeman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Freeman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hershey has wrist control.
Freeman gets to his feet - Hershey follows without any prompting.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hershey sprawls well. Hershey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Yonny Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Freeman jabs Hershey right on the nose. Hershey blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freeman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hershey working for a triangle but Freeman defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Hershey's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses. Hershey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freeman's guard. Nice move by Hershey!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hershey is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Hershey content to stall in guard here.
Hershey wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
Hershey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Freeman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hershey circles away.
Hershey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freeman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hershey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hershey tries to counter with a takedown but Freeman is quick to defend against it.
Hershey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman tries to counter with a clinch but Hershey shakes him off and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Freeman!
Freeman connects with a solid leg kick.
Freeman 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.
Hershey pushes Freeman off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hershey doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hershey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Hershey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yonny Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Hershey gets tackled into the cage by Freeman. Freeman maintains the clinch.
Hershey throws an elbow but it misses.
Hershey fails to pull guard.
Hershey tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
Hershey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hershey has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hershey is working for a submission of some sort.
Hershey trying to control the pace.
Hershey thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freeman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hershey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Freeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman tries to reverse the position but Hershey maintains control.
Hershey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Freeman turns into him and now he's in Hershey's guard.
Hershey keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hershey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hershey tries to strike from the bottom.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yonny Hershey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hershey shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hershey circles away.
Yonny Hershey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Hershey pushes him off.
Hershey 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.
Hershey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Freeman 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.
Freeman keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershey 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.
Freeman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
Hershey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hershey pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hershey is taking a breather. Freeman 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.
Hershey is looking to stall here but Freeman recovers full guard.
Hershey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman pulls Hershey in close to his closed guard and prevents Hershey from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hershey trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hershey tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Hershey in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman stalling against the cage.
Hershey is looking for a takedown.
Freeman stalls.
Hershey manages to break the clinch.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hershey pulls Freeman in to control the position.
Hershey wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
Hershey is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up.
Yonny Hershey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Hershey keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard.
Hershey throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
Hershey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Hershey is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman being controlled here, momentarily.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Hershey tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yonny Hershey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hershey gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman wants to control but Hershey postures up.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hershey.
Freeman is trying to control Hershey's posture but Hershey avoids it.
Hershey controlling from side mount.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hershey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hershey avoids it really well and circles away.
Hershey goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Freeman tries to break the clinch but Hershey is controlling the position.
Hershey is looking to control Freeman's arms but Freeman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hershey has his back to the cage.
Hershey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freeman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hershey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yonny Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Hershey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two 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.
Freeman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hershey has Freeman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freeman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hershey has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hershey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freeman manages to pull guard.
Freeman wants to control the position but Hershey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Freeman trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hershey in particular looking to stall.
Hershey blocks the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hershey is controlling the pace.
Freeman is trying to control but Hershey manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hershey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hershey unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hershey content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yonny Hershey had his way with Justin Freeman in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Freeman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hershey.
Freeman has his takedown stuffed
and Hershey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Hershey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Hershey drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hershey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hershey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hershey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hershey escapes and gets back to his feet.
Freeman gets caught flat footed, as Hershey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Freeman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hershey is now in half guard.
Hershey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman trying to get back to full guard but Hershey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hershey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hershey working the ground and pound effectively.
Hershey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Freeman is trying to stand but he's just given Hershey his back.
Hershey controlling well, preventing Freeman from escaping the position.
Freeman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hershey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hershey's hands.
Hershey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Freeman doesn't escape.
Freeman trying to get back to his feet but Hershey is in full control for now.
Hershey is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Freeman with him. Freeman is trying to defend but Hershey has an arm under the chin now! Freeman grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yonny Hershey!
Yonny Hershey retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 1119 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Reece Gregory (ranked 145 p4p, 330 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reece Gregory!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gregory did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Gregory tries to kick Frost off in order to stand up. Frost Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Frost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gregory's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gregory is looking for a sweep.
Frost tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is staying tight to Gregory's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregory is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Frost tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gregory trying to remain calm as Frost controls from the top position.
Frost in side control, throwing shots but Gregory defends.
That's two 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.
Frost decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gregory to his feet.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Gregory avoids it well and moves away.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory working hard to break the clinch.
Gregory is looking for a takedown.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost jumps guard but Gregory stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Frost tries to pull guard but Gregory holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gregory somewhat.
Gregory is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
Gregory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Frost avoids the head kick by Gregory.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Gregory.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Gregory is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gregory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is not content to let Gregory control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gregory is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregory.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Gregory.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants the takedown. Gregory is fighting it off but Frost persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gregory's guard against the cage.
Gregory scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gregory avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wants to clinch
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost controlling from side mount.
Gregory is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost decides to stand up.
Gregory tried to score with a low kick but Frost checks it.
Gregory throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Gregory moves out of range easily.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Gregory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregory stuffs the takedown.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregory but Gregory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frost checks a leg kick.
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Gregory looks for a takedown but Frost sprawls well.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregory throws a shot to the body.
Jack Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Gregory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregory tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Gregory gets a double leg takedown into Frost's guard.
Gregory looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Gregory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gregory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reece Gregory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frost scores with a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Gregory blocks nicely.
Gregory working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frost has passed into half guard!
Jack Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregory is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost drops an elbow to the side of Gregory's head.
That's two 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.
Frost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frost slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregory tries to kick Frost off but Frost keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregory.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frost scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregory tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to ground and pound but Gregory is blocking nicely.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Gregory really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost wants to finish this one by submission but Gregory is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Frost.
Frost landing punches.
Frost throws some wild stikes that Gregory manages to avoid easily.
Gregory 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frost prevents Gregory from getting the reversal.
Frost avoids the attempt from Gregory to control.
Frost misses with a head shot.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gregory is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Gregory with that takedown attempt.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gregory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frost trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Frost postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost trying to control the position but Gregory is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost stands up.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregory can do to turn this around?
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
Frost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frost manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregory postures up.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Gregory controlling from the top position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gregory presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Frost can't get the takedown.
Gregory manages to pull guard.
Frost decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gregory, up you get!
Gregory tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
Jack Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost instigates a clinch.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Gregory is pressed up against the cage. Frost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gregory down to the mat. Gregory avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gregory slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gregory's guard.
Gregory looking for a sweep. Not yet Gregory, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost throws a big elbow that misses.
Frost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Frost had his way with Reece Gregory in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Gregory closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost is trying to stand.
Frost wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
Frost moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Gregory works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregory.
Gregory is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
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.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Gregory in a clinch.
Frost stalling against the cage.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gregory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost pulls guard successfully.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Frost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gregory manages to get himself to full guard.
Gregory manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gregory postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frost is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gregory, into his guard.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reece Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gregory has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Frost!
Jack Frost retains his lightweight title!
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pop
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A | B |
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