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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnie Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barnie Bradstone!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Santoro. Bradstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santoro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradstone on the side of the head.
Santoro throws a lazy right hand but Bradstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santoro avoids the head kick by Bradstone.
Bradstone misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bradstone!
Santoro lands with a nice combination. Bradstone backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
and Santoro counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bradstone! He's just covering up as Santoro starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Santoro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Balada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paulo Thiago enters the cage!
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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, Tony Balada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Balada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balada to score with a decent uppercut.
Thiago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balada can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Balada has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
A hook to the body from Thiago.
Thiago works on Balada's body with a couple of short punches.
Thiago breaks from the clinch.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago drives through and clinches with Balada against the cage.
Balada tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Balada back against the cage.
Thiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Balada throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balada sizes up Thiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balada finds it's way round the side to connect with Thiago's head.
Balada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago instigates a clinch.
Thiago breaks the clinch.
Thiago forces Balada back against the cage and clinches.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thiago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thiago is working Balada over against the cage.
Balada misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Tony Balada has been cut.
Balada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiago slows down the pace here.
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thiago.
Balada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thiago.
Thiago works on Balada's body with a couple of short punches.
Balada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Thiago pushes Balada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balada is trying to maintain a safe position but Thiago gets an underhook and turns Balada into the cage.
Nice body punch from Balada - that landed with a thud.
Thiago is working Balada over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thiago.
Balada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balada misses with a punch on the inside.
Balada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balada is rocked!
Balada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Balada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balada seems to have got his legs back now.
Balada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balada throws a hook but Thiago blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balada looks to land a right hand but Thiago moved out of range.
Balada lands with a nice body punch.
Balada misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago drives through and clinches with Balada against the cage.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulo Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balada connects with a single shot there.
Balada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thiago's hands.
Thiago tries to clinch there but Balada circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Balada misses the target.
Thiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thiago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balada has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thiago.
The referee calls for Thiago to work.
Thiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thiago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body.
Thiago pushes Balada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balada up against the cage.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Thiago.
Balada can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Balada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
Balada scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Balada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Balada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thiago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balada scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiago closes the distance and clinches.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body.
Balada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thiago breaks from the clinch.
Thiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balada circles away quickly and effectively.
Thiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balada throws the left hand but Thiago avoids the punch easily.
Thiago forces Balada back against the cage and clinches.
Balada throws a head punch that misses.
Balada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balada misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balada throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thiago works on Balada's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thiago.
Balada looking to stall.
Thiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balada up against the cage.
Balada is trying to force a seperation but Thiago has the dominant position.
Balada throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thiago blocking some punches.
Balada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balada tries a body shot but Thiago blocks it.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thiago clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balada.
Balada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Thiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tony Balada's cut is getting worse.
Thiago blocks a body shot from Balada.
Thiago breaks the clinch.
Thiago fails to land with a series of punches.
Balada throws a jab when Thiago was well out of range.
Thiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balada circles away quickly and effectively.
Balada lands a lovely overhand right.
Paulo Thiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balada swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balada.
Thiago fails to land with a series of punches.
Thiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balada's head.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balada works Thiago's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a right hand that Balada ducks under and follows up with a left that Balada also avoids with ease.
Thiago tries to clinch up but Balada circles away and keeps his distance.
Balada throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Balada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Balada scores with a jab. Thiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thiago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balada wants to clinch
and Thiago counters by moving into the clinch.
Balada misses with some punches.
Balada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balada misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thiago.
Balada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiago lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balada backwards.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to clinch but Balada is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thiago misses the target.
Thiago moves in looking to clinch but Balada pushes him off.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thiago slips under a jab.
Balada lands the left hand.
A cross from Balada lands.
Thiago wants to clinch up but Balada keeps it at a distance.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Balada.
Balada throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Balada.
Balada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Balada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Balada.
Balada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thiago falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Balada counter with a right hand.
Thiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago instigates a clinch.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Thiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balada misses the shot to the body.
Balada connects with a right hand. Thiago shakes it off.
Balada scores with a jab.
Thiago throws a series of punches but Balada moves out of range.
Balada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Balada circles away.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thiago misses with a double jab
enabling Balada to counter with a crisp jab.
Balada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balada.
Thiago misses the shot to the body.
Thiago looks to land a combination but Balada avoids it well.
Balada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Balada circles away.
Tony Balada is winning the standup battle so far.
Balada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Balada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balada connects with a nice looking jab.
Balada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balada connects with a body shot.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balada connects with a right hand. Thiago shakes it off.
Thiago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balada.
Balada misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Balada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Balada circles away.
Balada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thiago wants to clinch up but Balada keeps it at a distance.
Balada slips a jab and a cross from Thiago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balada jabs at Thiago's body.
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balada looks to land a right hand but Thiago moved out of range.
Balada lands a nice shot that snaps Thiago's head back.
Balada jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Balada catches Thiago right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Balada.
Balada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balada cracks Thiago with a good jab.
Thiago scores with a three punch combo!
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago darts in trying to clinch
letting Balada counter with a right hand.
Thiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thiago darts in and clinches Balada up against the cage.
Tony Balada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balada misses with a punch on the inside.
Balada tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Balada back against the cage.
Balada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulo Thiago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balada misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Balada fails to land.
Thiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thiago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago instigates a clinch.
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balada misses with a body punch.
Thiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Balada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van DaRoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agnem Klotzk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaRoss comes to the cage accompanied by Camarillo Brillo, by Frank Zappa. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van DaRoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Agnem Klotzk!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaRoss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DaRoss misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from DaRoss. No joy for Klotzk on that attempt.
DaRoss throws a series of strikes that have Klotzk backpedaling.
No luck for Klotzk with that takedown attempt.
DaRoss misses with a double jab.
DaRoss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klotzk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DaRoss looks to land a combination. Klotzk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaRoss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DaRoss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DaRoss looks to land a combination but Klotzk avoids it well.
DaRoss cracks Klotzk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DaRoss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klotzk.
DaRoss throws a right hand that Klotzk ducks under and follows up with a left that Klotzk also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRoss connects with a right that clearly hurt Klotzk. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as DaRoss proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Klotzk collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van DaRoss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Geronimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geronimo comes to the cage accompanied by "War," by Edwin Starr. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Geronimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hannedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Geronimo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hannedy wants to work for an arm triangle but Geronimo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Geronimo trying to hold on to Hannedy's head to control him but Hannedy postures up.
Hannedy throwing shots but Geronimo is blocking nicely.
Geronimo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geronimo is just riding it out for now. Hannedy eventually gives up the hold.
Hannedy is stalling here. Geronimo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hannedy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Geronimo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Geronimo controls the position.
Hannedy wants to control but Geronimo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geronimo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Geronimo is looking to take a break and control but Hannedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Hannedy is letting Geronimo control him for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Don Geronimo just wasn't active enough.
Hannedy motions for Geronimo to come forward. Hannedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Geronimo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hannedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hannedy looks for a takedown but Geronimo sprawls well.
Hannedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geronimo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Geronimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hannedy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geronimo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hannedy is looking to stand up but Geronimo won't let him.
Geronimo working a defensive guard here.
Hannedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hannedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Geronimo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hannedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geronimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hannedy shoots and misses
and Geronimo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hannedy looking for a guillotine here but Geronimo defends easily.
Geronimo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Geronimo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geronimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hannedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hannedy has his foot on Geronimo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geronimo works his way back into a safe position though.
Geronimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hannedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Walter Hannedy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hannedy misses with a wild body shot.
Geronimo gets a takedown into half guard.
Geronimo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hannedy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hannedy wants to control but Geronimo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Geronimo is keen to just control but Hannedy is a slippery customer.
Geronimo moves into full mount! Hannedy won't be happy about that!
Hannedy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hannedy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo wants to control but Hannedy is keeping him busy.
Geronimo is really struggling to control Hannedy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hannedy wants to improve his position but Geronimo is controlling well.
Geronimo content to control rather than advance.
Geronimo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hannedy defends it well.
Geronimo wants to pass to mount but Hannedy is defending the position.
Hannedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Geronimo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Geronimo is looking to stall here but Hannedy recovers full guard.
Geronimo wants to pass the guard but Hannedy is keeping the position.
Geronimo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hannedy working for a triangle but Geronimo defends it easily.
Geronimo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hannedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geronimo has managed to get both his arms back between Hannedy's legs - danger averted.
Hannedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geronimo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geronimo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hannedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Geronimo wants to control from the top but Hannedy keeps moving.
Geronimo content to stall in guard here.
Don Geronimo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hannedy wants to clinch
and Geronimo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hannedy!
Geronimo wants to control the pace but Hannedy is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy is looking to get to half guard.
Geronimo controlling from the full mount.
Hannedy tries to reverse the position but Geronimo maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Geronimo dominated that second round.
That's time! Geronimo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Geronimo fails with the takedown
and Hannedy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geronimo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geronimo seems keen to control Hannedy's posture.
Hannedy is looking to work some ground and pound but Geronimo has wrist control.
Hannedy pushing down on Geronimo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hannedy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hannedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Geronimo is looking for a sweep. Hannedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hannedy wants to stand but Geronimo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Geronimo wants to control but Hannedy is keeping busy.
Hannedy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hannedy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hannedy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Geronimo defending well though.
Geronimo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hannedy.
Geronimo tries to get to full guard but Hannedy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Geronimo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Geronimo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geronimo is looking to take a break and control but Hannedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hannedy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walter Hannedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geronimo is looking to take a break and control but Hannedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hannedy is looking to regain half guard here but Geronimo keeps moving and retains side control.
Geronimo is looking to take a break and control but Hannedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geronimo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hannedy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hannedy is trying to improve his position.
Geronimo trying to control the action but Hannedy is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Don Geronimo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hannedy tries to clinch
and Geronimo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Hannedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hannedy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Walter Hannedy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Kelso has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Kelso seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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217 lbs
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25
215 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacare Souza!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelso.
Souza is looking to clinch but Kelso is avoiding it.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Kelso saw that one coming.
Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Kelso tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kelso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza tries a knee to the head but Kelso blocks it.
Kelso wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souza missing with knees to the body.
Souza lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kelso regains guard.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Kelso is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelso's guard.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelso being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souza trying to control but Kelso is working from the bottom.
Kelso throws his legs up looking for a submission but Souza uses it to pass to side control.
Kelso is looking for a sweep.
Souza trying to control the action but Kelso is working from the bottom.
Souza just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelso keeps working.
Kelso trying to remain calm as Souza controls from the top position.
Kelso manages to get back to half guard.
Kelso is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacare Souza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Souza is looking to clinch but Kelso is avoiding it.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Kelso moved out of range nicely.
Kelso moves out of range of the strikes.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Kelso.
Kelso scores with the left hand. Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Souza tries to clinch there but Kelso circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to clinch up but Kelso circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Kelso moved out of range nicely.
Souza wants to clinch up but Kelso keeps it at a distance.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelso.
Kelso shoots in and gets a takedown into Souza's guard.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kelso trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza wants to control but Kelso is keeping busy.
Souza moves into full guard.
Souza looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow.
Kelso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza wants to stand and escape but Kelso is having none of it.
Kelso thows a big elbow that misses.
Kelso preventing the sweep.
Kelso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kelso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelso throwing strikes but missing.
Souza 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelso works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelso lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Souza misses with a knee to the head.
Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Kelso won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Souza.
Kelso has Souza pressed against the cage.
Souza is pushing Kelso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Souza pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Souza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelso's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelso.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Souza gets control of Kelso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelso lands a couple of elbows.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kelso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Kelso tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kelso!
Kelso is trying to escape the mount.
Kelso is working hard here to advance position.
Souza controlling the pace for now.
Souza avoids the attempt from Kelso to control.
Kelso is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza working for a submission but Kelso is keeping him at bay.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelso tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
Kelso is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kelso prevents Souza from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Kelso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souza defends it nicely.
Jacare Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to clinch up but Kelso circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelso throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souza wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Kelso shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelso keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kelso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michael Kelso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza clinches up with Kelso and pushes him back against the cage.
Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kelso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Souza lands a nice knee to the body.
Souza has Kelso pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Souza's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Souza misses with a knee strike.
Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelso avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kelso's face.
It looks like Michael Kelso has been cut.
Nice elbow from Souza.
Kelso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Kelso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kelso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelso is looking for a triangle here but Souza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Souza is working for a kimura but Kelso is defending it quite comfortably.
Michael Kelso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kelso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Souza won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kelso working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Souza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Souza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kelso is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Kelso is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kelso kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelso moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Souza has worked his arm free - good work by Souza!
Souza wants to control but Kelso postures up.
Kelso is chipping away with strikes.
Kelso working the ground and pound.
Souza tries to buck Kelso off but Kelso is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Kelso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacare Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacare Souza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norberto da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Superjoint Ritual - Dress Like a Target blaring out of the sound system. da Silva has chosen . as his entrance music. Norberto da Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
293 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norberto da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
O Brien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by da Silva. da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
O Brien is breathing heavily.
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!
da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
da Silva wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
da Silva is pressed up against the cage. O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag da Silva down to the mat. da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
da Silva lands a big head kick that sends O Brien tumbling to the mat! da Silva takes a step backwards and waves O Brien back to his feet - he wants the finish!
O Brien is rocked!
It looks like Alex O Brien has been cut.
da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
da Silva tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
da Silva lands a big head kick that sends O Brien tumbling to the mat! da Silva takes a step backwards and waves O Brien back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh O Brien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
da Silva measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes O Brien! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Norberto da Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Clean Air System (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clean Air System has chosen The Final Countdown as his entrance music. Rickson Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
275 lbs
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Clean Air System!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clean Air System manages to avoid it.
Clean Air System defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Clean Air System scores with a jab.
Clean Air System cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Clean Air System sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Clean Air System was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clean Air System has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado is trying to break the clinch but Clean Air System has him pressed against the cage.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clean Air System scores with a hook to the body.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Clean Air System keeps him there for the moment.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Clean Air System scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Clean Air System. Beautiful body shot.
Ken Clean Air System is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean Air System bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Clean Air System avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clean Air System works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado throws a body kick the misses
and Clean Air System counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Clean Air System is out of range.
Machado throws a lazy body kick
and Clean Air System counters with a straight right hand.
Machado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clean Air System counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clean Air System counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rickson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Clean Air System's head but Clean Air System sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clean Air System steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clean Air System sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Clean Air System counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a double jab
and Clean Air System counters with a big head kick but Machado shrugs it off.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clean Air System counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clean Air System counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado wants to clinch but Clean Air System slips to the side
and Clean Air System counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clean Air System back to the cage. Machado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ken Clean Air System has been cut.
Clean Air System is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Clean Air System takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Clean Air System lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clean Air System darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Clean Air System blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clean Air System lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
It looks like Rickson Machado has been cut.
Clean Air System slows down the pace here.
Clean Air System continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Machado fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clean Air System lands an elbow inside.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System blocking some punches.
Clean Air System lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Clean Air System keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clean Air System creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado is working for takedown but Clean Air System is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado takes an elbow to the temple.
Clean Air System lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clean Air System avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado letting Clean Air System take a breather here.
Clean Air System works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Clean Air System on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado takes an elbow to the temple.
Rickson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Clean Air System lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clean Air System.
Clean Air System lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Clean Air System dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left and a right from Clean Air System both land. Nice combination.
Clean Air System lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Clean Air System was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado tries to clinch
and Clean Air System makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clean Air System has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado tries to land a body kick
and Clean Air System counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado throws a lazy head kick
and Clean Air System counters with a leg kick.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clean Air System counters with a nice body kick.
Clean Air System moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado is trying to maintain a safe position but Clean Air System gets an underhook and turns Machado into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clean Air System has Machado pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean Air System digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clean Air System stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but Clean Air System avoids the damage to the body.
Machado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machado wants to stall.
Machado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clean Air System stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clean Air System.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Clean Air System.
A short uppercut from Clean Air System.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado pulls guard.
Machado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Clean Air System from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clean Air System preventing the sweep.
Clean Air System trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clean Air System stands up from Machado's guard - Clean Air System perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clean Air System. That's going to slow Machado down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado has his takedown stuffed
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Clean Air System.
Clean Air System fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machado on the side of the head.
Clean Air System dips to his left and cracks Machado with an uppercut!
Machado closes the distance but Clean Air System moves to the side
and Clean Air System connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clean Air System clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Clean Air System controls his hands.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Clean Air System leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clean Air System lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Machado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clean Air System makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to push Clean Air System away but Clean Air System has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clean Air System putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clean Air System just leaning against Machado, taking a breather.
Clean Air System scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clean Air System avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Clean Air System.
Clean Air System tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Machado taking a breather.
Ken Clean Air System seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clean Air System avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clean Air System has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clean Air System working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Clean Air System.
Clean Air System lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Clean Air System showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clean Air System connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Ken Clean Air System seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clean Air System lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clean Air System lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clean Air System is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Machado throws a head kick that misses
and Clean Air System counters with a series of strikes. Machado will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rickson Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado clinches up with Clean Air System and pushes him back against the cage.
Clean Air System looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clean Air System managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
A short right from Clean Air System.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clean Air System scores a nice knee to the body.
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clean Air System throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Clean Air System makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean Air System throws a series of strikes that have Machado backpedaling.
Clean Air System lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clean Air System with a nice cross.
Machado tries to keep at a distance but Clean Air System has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machado trying to stall but Clean Air System improves his position.
Clean Air System avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clean Air System counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clean Air System is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clean Air System fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clean Air System lands a right hook to the body.
Clean Air System connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado tries to clinch but Clean Air System moves away
and Clean Air System counters with a nice body shot.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clean Air System counters with a stiff right hand.
Rickson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clean Air System lands a slapping body shot.
Machado 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Clean Air System as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by Machado misses
and Clean Air System counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clean Air System digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Clean Air System.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clean Air System rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clean Air System lands a left hand.
Clean Air System makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clean Air System keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Clean Air System gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rickson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado has had enough of the clinch but Clean Air System keeps him there for the moment.
Clean Air System lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Clean Air System - that landed with a thud.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Clean Air System lands with a light punch inside.
Clean Air System is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machado is defending well for now.
Machado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clean Air System avoids it.
Clean Air System lands a body punch.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clean Air System lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clean Air System lands with a short shot to the head.
Clean Air System blocking some punches.
Clean Air System scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado wants to stall.
Machado tries for a takedown but Clean Air System manages to get underhooks.
Clean Air System pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clean Air System.
Ken Clean Air System is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Clean Air System's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clean Air System.
Clean Air System lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Jeez, Rickson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Clean Air System throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Clean Air System avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clean Air System blocking some punches.
Clean Air System lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Clean Air System comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clean Air System 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Clean Air System!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alan's choice of entrance music: Fucking Hostile by Pantera. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alan shoots in and drives through. Bob sprawls well.
Alan misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Big Bob has been cut.
Alan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alan looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Bob as Alan shoots in.
Alan dives in and grabs Bob's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes down on Alan's head and hops out.
Big Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Alan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob sprawls well. He's pushed Alan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alan looks gassed!
Bob lands a body shot.
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Alan walks into a jab.
It looks like James Alan has been cut.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alan's sensitive parts.
Alan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alan misses with a series of wild punches.
James Alan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Alan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alan doesn't seem phased though.
Alan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bob is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alan.
Bob sends Alan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bob is motioning to the referee to let Alan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Bob lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alan at a distance.
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob sizes up Alan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bob is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bob lands a glancing blow to the side of Alan's head.
Alan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bob lands a right hand from hell, dropping Alan. Bob pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Bob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Gutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutt comes to the cage accompanied by Mnemic - Wild Boys. Cong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jibbs - King Kong. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Arnold Gutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutt slips a straight right by Cong.
Cong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gutt pinned against the cage. Gutt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cong.
Gutt ducks under a wild hook from Cong.
Gutt moves out of range as Cong strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutt.
Cong shoots in for a takedown but Gutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Cong blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong looks to throw the jab but Gutt is out of range.
Cong moves out of range as Gutt throws a body kick.
Cong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutt connects with the punch.
Cong connects with a body shot that sends Gutt's belly button to the back.
Cong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gutt staying out of range there.
Cong throws a big shot that misses.
Gutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cong throws a shot from downtown. Gutt moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arnold Gutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cong.
Gutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gutt has closed the distance and engaged Cong in a clinch.
A short left from Gutt.
Cong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Gutt fails to land.
Gutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cong backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gutt.
Cong tries to circle away but Gutt has him pinned against the cage.
Gutt slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gutt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cong is trying to push Gutt away but Gutt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Cong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cong letting Gutt take a breather here.
Gutt keeps control of Cong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutt.
Gutt slows down the pace here.
Gutt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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.
Stalling in the clinch from Gutt.
Cong tries to break free but Gutt pushes him back against the cage.
Cong blocking some punches.
Cong working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cong breaks from the clinch.
Cong checks a leg kick.
Gutt scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Christian Cong has been cut.
Cong misses with a looping left.
Cong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutt in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Gutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Cong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutt.
It looks like Arnold Gutt has been cut.
Gutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gutt throws the left hand but Cong avoids the punch easily.
Gutt scores with a nice right hand.
Arnold Gutt is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gutt ducks under a wild hook from Cong.
Cong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gutt.
Cong throws a shot from downtown. Gutt moves away and avoids it.
Cong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutt.
Cong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutt.
Gutt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutt tries to score with a low kick but Cong moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Gutt misses its intended target.
Cong slips under a jab from Gutt.
Cong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gutt misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gutt.
Cong lands a nice looking body shot.
Cong misses with a jab to the body
and Gutt counters with a good low kick that Cong was not able to check.
Gutt avoids the body shot from Cong.
Gutt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cong is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutt lands a leg kick that knocks Cong off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cong.
Gutt lands a big head kick that sends Cong tumbling to the mat! Gutt takes a step backwards and waves Cong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cong is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gutt engages and cracks Cong with a massive lead left hook - Cong tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gutt is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnold Gutt!
Arnold Gutt retains his heavyweight title!
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