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UVT: MidWeek Mania XXXVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lipidio Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segata Sanshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanshiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sega Satan!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lipidio Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Segata Sanshiro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanshiro blocks the body kick.
Sanshiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Sanshiro has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanshiro.
Sanshiro drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Ribeiro misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanshiro avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ribeiro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanshiro's brow.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanshiro lands a leg kick that knocks Ribeiro off balance momentarily.
Sanshiro has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
Ribeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Segata Sanshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanshiro tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Sanshiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanshiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro throws a low kick but Sanshiro moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanshiro.
Ribeiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanshiro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribeiro's guard.
Sanshiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanshiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro is looking to stand up but Sanshiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanshiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Segata Sanshiro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Sanshiro. Sanshiro maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanshiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro has Ribeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ribeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanshiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Sanshiro avoiding damage as Ribeiro throws knees to the body.
Sanshiro presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanshiro lands a body punch.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sanshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro lands an uppercut.
Sanshiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to break free but Sanshiro pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanshiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Sanshiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanshiro avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanshiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanshiro avoids it.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sanshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sanshiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanshiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro missing with knees to the body.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but Sanshiro blocks with his arms.
Sanshiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanshiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanshiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanshiro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Sanshiro on the inside.
Sanshiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanshiro lands a left hand.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanshiro as the two fighters clinch.
Sanshiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanshiro has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanshiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segata Sanshiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanshiro forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Sanshiro.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanshiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro tries to circle away but Sanshiro has him pinned against the cage.
Ribeiro misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanshiro.
A short right from Sanshiro on the inside.
Sanshiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Sanshiro prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanshiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanshiro works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanshiro effectively controlling the action here.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Sanshiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanshiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ribeiro missing with knees to the body.
Sanshiro keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanshiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanshiro'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.
Sanshiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanshiro lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Sanshiro lands with a right to the head.
Sanshiro lands an uppercut.
Sanshiro avoiding damage as Ribeiro throws knees to the body.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanshiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanshiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanshiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanshiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
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.
Sanshiro lands an uppercut.
Sanshiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanshiro digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanshiro cracks Ribeiro with a nice body shot.
Sanshiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Sanshiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanshiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanshiro has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanshiro.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sanshiro is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanshiro lands a body shot.
Sanshiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanshiro.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Sanshiro lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Sanshiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Sanshiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanshiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanshiro lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Sanshiro has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanshiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanshiro works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanshiro keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanshiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Sanshiro has control.
A short right from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanshiro.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanshiro pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanshiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanshiro is working Ribeiro over against the cage.
Sanshiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanshiro scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanshiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanshiro.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ribeiro throws an elbow but misses.
Sanshiro is working Ribeiro over against the cage.
Sanshiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanshiro.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanshiro.
A hook to the body from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanshiro keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanshiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanshiro slows down the pace here.
Sanshiro lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segata Sanshiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanshiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanshiro moves into the clinch.
Sanshiro lands a right hand.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sanshiro is controlling him.
Sanshiro is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanshiro.
Ribeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Sanshiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanshiro slowing the pace effectively.
Sanshiro prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanshiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanshiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanshiro avoids the damage to the body.
Sanshiro is working Ribeiro over against the cage.
A short left from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro cracks Ribeiro with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanshiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanshiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanshiro has double underhooks.
Sanshiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanshiro presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanshiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro is rocked!
Sanshiro lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanshiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanshiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanshiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Sanshiro as the two fighters clinch.
Sanshiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanshiro.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sanshiro is controlling the position.
Ribeiro trying to land knees to the body.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanshiro avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Sanshiro.
Sanshiro has Ribeiro pushed against the cage.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanshiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanshiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanshiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Sanshiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanshiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanshiro lands a body punch.
Sanshiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Sanshiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanshiro presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanshiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanshiro.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Sanshiro is blocking nicely.
Sanshiro lands an uppercut.
Lipidio Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanshiro lands an uppercut.
Sanshiro has Ribeiro pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanshiro.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ribeiro taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanshiro.
Segata Sanshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanshiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanshiro.
Sanshiro pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Segata Sanshiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanshiro avoiding damage as Ribeiro throws knees to the body.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanshiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanshiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro letting Sanshiro take a breather here.
Sanshiro lands a left hand.
Sanshiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Sanshiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanshiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Sanshiro has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanshiro lands a shoulder strike.
Sanshiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanshiro.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sanshiro is controlling the position.
Sanshiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro tries to circle away but Sanshiro has him pinned against the cage.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Sanshiro blocks an elbow strike from Ribeiro.
Sanshiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanshiro pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanshiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Sanshiro pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanshiro avoids the damage to the body.
Sanshiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segata Sanshiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanshiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segata Sanshiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hurry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurry Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to CJ Benn's chin.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hurry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Benn.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benn circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benn counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Smith off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Benn follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Smith was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). CJ Benn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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275 lbs
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272 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghotha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wise connects with a couple of short punches.
Wise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghotha working for a triangle but Wise defends it easily.
Wise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wise in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wise works over Ghotha with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghotha 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.
Wise throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghotha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wise landing some decent shots from guard.
Ghotha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wise wants to pass the guard but Ghotha is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wise thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ghotha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghotha is on top in guard.
Wise throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghotha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghotha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wise's head.
Ghotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wise is keeping the position for now.
Wise throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wise lands a decent shot there.
Wise working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha tries to free his leg and advance position but Wise is retaining full guard.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Wise keeps moving.
Wise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghotha stands up over Wise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghotha cracks Wise with a solid left hand.
Ghotha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wise has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghotha has managed to get both his arms back between Wise's legs - danger averted.
Ghotha won't allow Wise to sweep him here.
Wise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghotha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghotha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha pushes down on Wise's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wise taking some punishment here, with Ghotha in his half guard.
Ghotha is working for a kimura but Wise is defending it quite comfortably.
Wise gets full guard.
Wise striking off his back but it's not causing Ghotha any problems.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wise is looking for a triangle but Ghotha pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wise is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise connects with a couple of short punches.
Ghotha trying to control the position.
Ghotha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wise wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Wise scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghotha has an active guard here but Wise has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghotha is trying to maintain the position but Wise is very close to passing his half guard.
Wise is pressing down on Ghotha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghotha is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Wise will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wise shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wise was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghotha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Wise connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ghotha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wise in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha 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.
Wise winds up and cracks Ghotha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wise winds up and cracks Ghotha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wise uses his free foot to push down on Ghotha's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ghotha.
Wise unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise lands a big shot there that rocks Ghotha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wise working Ghotha over with strikes here.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position but Wise isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Ghotha taking shots to the head.
Ghotha wants to hold on but Wise pushes him away.
Wise looking to control but Ghotha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wise breaks from Ghotha's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ghotha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghotha tries to improve his position but Wise has taken his back! Wise has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ghotha tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wise pushes Ghotha away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dennis Wise!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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287 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremiah Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engine looks for a takedown but Trout sprawls well.
Trout looks for the body kick but Engine saw that one coming.
Engine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Engine somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trout goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trout moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Engine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trout scores with a push kick.
Engine looks gassed!
Trout tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trout misses with an uppercut. Engine saw that one coming.
Engine looks for a takedown but Trout sprawls well.
Jeremiah Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Engine.
Engine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trout napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Engine is trying to move to mount but Trout reverses beautifully and ends up in Engine's guard.
Engine is looking for a triangle but Trout pushes his legs off easily.
Engine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine has his foot on Trout's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trout works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trout has picked Engine up and slammed him! Engine can't keep hold of the triangle and Trout manages to pass to side control!
Engine is looking to regain half guard here but Trout keeps moving and retains side control.
Engine is trying to control Trout's posture but Trout avoids it.
Engine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Trout knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Engine on the ground.
Engine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trout's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Engine tries to roll over but Trout keeps him under control.
Trout passes into side control, despite Engine's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Trout dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Engine blocks a head kick by Trout.
Trout throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trout misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trout.
Trout defending well as Engine loads up on a big left hand.
Trout throws a head kick but Engine moves out of range.
Trout defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Engine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trout is trying to defend but Engine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Engine prevents Trout from standing back up.
Trout is refusing to be controlled, as Engine sits in half guard.
Engine trying to advance position but Trout counters by regaining guard.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Trout is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engine throws a strike but Trout rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Engine is looking for a triangle but Trout pushes his legs off easily.
Engine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trout gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trout escapes and throws Engine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Engine is looking to reverse the position.
Engine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Engine regains half guard.
Engine manages to get to full guard.
Engine trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engine is looking for a triangle but Trout pushes his legs off easily.
Engine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Engine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Trout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Engine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trout is not content to let Engine control the position.
Engine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trout some visible discomfort.
Engine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Trout managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Engine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engine trying to control the position but Trout is working away.
Engine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Trout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine lands a nice forearm strike.
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.
Engine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trout is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Engine off and has taken his back!
Engine breaks Trout's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Engine trying to control but Trout is working from the bottom.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine postures up in Trout's guard and throws a big left but Trout blocks it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Trout here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Trout can't keep his opponent in guard - Engine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Engine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Trout defending well.
Trout has hold of Engine's hands but Engine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Engine throws a strike but Trout avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Trout utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Engine scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Engine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Engine advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Engine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Engine 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Engine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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277 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Cazares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oberream catches Cazares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cazares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oberream sprawls well. Oberream wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cazares gets slowly back to his feet.
Oberream swings for the body but Cazares moves out of range.
Cazares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oberream swivels and escapes.
Cazares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oberream but Oberream pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Cazares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Cazares or perhaps it was just good defense by Oberream which made him look bad.
Cazares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oberream is fending him off so far but Cazares persists. Nope, Oberream circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Oberream misses the target.
Cazares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cazares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cazares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oberream throws out the jab.
Cazares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares shoots in for a takedown but Oberream shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Oberream.
Cazares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oberream.
Cazares fails with the takedown.
Cazares shoots in for a double leg but Oberream sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oberream throws a body punch but Cazares moves out of range.
Cazares closes the distance and clinches up with Oberream, looking for a takedown. Cazares pushes Oberream against the cage but Oberream circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Oberream.
Cazares is breathing heavily.
Cazares moves forwards but Oberream connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cazares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oberream digs a good hook to Cazares's body.
Oberream throws a nice looking combination but Cazares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alistar Oberream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oberream drops Cazares with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cazares! Oberream dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Alistar Oberream!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanadi De Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ontlogy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wanadi De Santana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Manliest's chin.
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198 lbs
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24
185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanadi De Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manliest staying out of range there.
De Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manliest.
De Santana misses the shot to the body.
De Santana scores with a hook to the body. Manliest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Santana as he avoids it easily.
De Santana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like The Manliest has been cut.
De Santana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manliest shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santana is trying to get back to full guard.
Manliest trying to pass the guard but De Santana defending well.
De Santana wants to get back to his feet.
De Santana is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manliest wants to take a breather but De Santana is having none of it.
Manliest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Santana is just riding it out for now. Manliest eventually gives up the hold.
Manliest is looking to take a break and control but De Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Manliest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manliest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
De Santana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manliest.
Manliest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Santana is trying to stand.
De Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manliest is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! De Santana is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Manliest!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genki Dama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dama.
Dama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Dama throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Dama lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dama.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Dama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dama. Dama obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Dama.
Crunch! Dama slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Gray blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gray looks gassed!
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray blocks a head kick by Dama.
Gray slips under a jab.
Dama looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
Dama lands a nice looking body kick.
Dama throws a leg kick which misses Gray's front leg but catches the back leg as Gray tries to avoid it.
Gray looks to throw a body kick
and Dama counters with an inside leg kick.
Dama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gray takes a step back to recover.
Dama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dama.
Gray has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dama!
Dama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dama throws a head kick that misses.
Gray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Dama.
Mel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dama throws a head kick that half lands.
Dama falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Dama scores with a nice body kick.
Dama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dama throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
Dama connects with an inside leg kick.
Dama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gray takes a step back to recover.
Dama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gray if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Dama misses with a head kick.
Dama throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dama!
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Dama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dama scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dama.
Dama throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Dama misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dama throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Dama thumps Gray with a low kick.
Dama throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Dama lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Gray moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
Dama tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dama fakes the leg kick and cracks Gray in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Genki Dama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dama is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Dama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gray finds it's way round the side to connect with Dama's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dama sprawls well. Dama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dama - that will leave a mark!
Gray throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
Dama drops his hands momentarily and Gray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dama staying out of range there.
Dama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gray will feel that in the morning.
Dama keeps Gray at a distance using the push kick.
Dama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Dama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gray will feel that in the morning.
Dama throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Dama connects with an inside leg kick.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gray momentarily.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Dama scores with a kick to the body.
Dama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Dama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dama misses with a few strikes there.
Dama throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Dama scores with a head kick. Gray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dama.
Dama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gray misses the jab.
Dama lands a jab.
Dama misses with a body kick.
Dama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray throws a right and a left that Dama avoids nicely.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Dama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dama scores with a nice body kick.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dama.
Gray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dama.
Dama throws a head kick that Gray semi-blocks.
Gray moves out of range as Dama throws a body kick.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gray's head.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray thuds a left hand into Dama's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray blocks a head kick by Dama.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Gray tries a low kick but Dama avoids it.
Dama throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
A jab from Dama finds it's way through Gray's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Genki Dama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dama scores with a body shot.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Dama misses its intended target.
Gray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gray's best efforts.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray lands strikes from half guard.
Dama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dama trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dama keeps working.
Gray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gray wants to control but Dama is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gray trying to control the action but Dama is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genki Dama 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!
Dama avoids a kick to the body.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dama tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dama to the ground. Dama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Dama.
Genki Dama is winning the standup battle so far.
Dama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dama moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dama moves out of range of the body kick from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray.
Dama thows a body kick. Gray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray throws a right and a left that Dama avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama misses with a head kick.
Dama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gray misses with a straight left.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Genki Dama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mel Gray.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dama.
Dama scores with a hook.
Dama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Dama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot lands for Dama.
Dama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Dama slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Nice shot by Dama.
Dama lands a right hook to the body.
Dama thumps Gray with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dama there.
Dama throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Gray avoids the head kick by Dama.
Dama tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gray avoids the head kick by Dama.
Horrible takedown by Gray or perhaps it was just good defense by Dama which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Dama.
A head kick misses from Dama.
Dama lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on Dama's shoulder, as Dama tries to avoid the shot.
Gray misses with an uppercut. Dama saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gray crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dama - the referee stops the clock and Gray gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dama. Gray manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gray throws a hook but Dama avoids it easily.
Dama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dama scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Dama.
Dama throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Dama tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dama thows a body kick. Gray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Dama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dama does it's job there.
A big right from Gray misses.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genki Dama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dama connects with a high kick.
Dama feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Gray throws a sloppy body shot
and Dama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray blocks a head kick by Dama.
A head kick from Dama lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Gray looks to land a combination but Dama avoids it well.
Dama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dama.
Gray throws a series of punches but Dama avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musky Chunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunder comes to the cage accompanied by Slam. Da Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Domination. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
198 lbs
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196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musky Chunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Chunder pushes him off.
Chunder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chunder moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Musky Chunder has been cut.
Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chunder manages to avoid it.
Chunder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chunder is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunder is pressing down on Da Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Silva is holding on for now.
Da Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Da Silva trying to control but Chunder postures up.
Chunder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Chunder is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunder.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chunder throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Chunder is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Chunder controlling him for the moment.
Chunder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chunder manages to get himself to full guard.
Da Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Chunder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chunder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva has his hands on Chunder's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to control.
Rafael Da Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Chunder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chunder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chunder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chunder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Silva controlling the position for now.
Chunder wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is in close to Chunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chunder is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chunder wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musky Chunder'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.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chunder. Da Silva shrugs it off though.
Chunder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Chunder.
Chunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Chunder is avoiding it.
Chunder connects with a leg kick. Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chunder.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Chunder circles away.
Chunder avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chunder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Chunder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva manages to get full guard.
Chunder wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Chunder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chunder is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Chunder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunder preventing the sweep.
Da Silva trying to control the position here.
Da Silva 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.
Chunder wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Rafael Da Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chunder throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Chunder fails with the takedown.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Chunder.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Chunder moves away
and Chunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.
Chunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chunder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musky Chunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chunder but Chunder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva takes a swing at Chunder's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Chunder counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Da Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Chunder.
Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Silva looks to clinch
and Chunder counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check.
Chunder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chunder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Musky Chunder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musky Chunder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Chunder throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Chunder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva cracks Chunder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chunder.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Chunder circles away.
Chunder throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Chunder is having none of it.
Chunder looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a series of strikes. Chunder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chunder scores with a head kick. Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Chunder persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Chunder has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chunder closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Chunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Silva moves out of range as Chunder throws a body kick.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chunder checks it well.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Chunder.
Chunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunder is just out of range.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunder is just out of range.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Chunder throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Chunder closes the distance and clinches.
Chunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Da Silva.
Chunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Chunder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chunder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chunder avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Chunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva tries to clinch
and Chunder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Chunder.
Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chunder if he has to take too many more of those.
Da Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chunder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva's guard.
Chunder stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Chunder is working away.
Chunder wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Chunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chunder pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Silva 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Da Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Houdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
150 lbs
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152 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Houdini!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houdini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houdini tries to clinch up.
Houdini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simons III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houdini shoots in looking for a takedown but Simons III manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houdini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simons III looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Houdini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simons III is working away from the top position though.
Simons III looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Houdini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simons III is working away from the top position though.
Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Houdini is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
Simons III is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdini wants to improve his position but Simons III is controlling well.
Houdini is pressing down on Simons III's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Houdini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Houdini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simons III's guard.
Houdini won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
Houdini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houdini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Houdini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simons III is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simons III working for a triangle but Houdini defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houdini trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houdini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Houdini trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alex Houdini has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Houdini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houdini fails with the takedown
and Simons III counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Houdini's guard now.
Houdini pulls Simons III in to control the position.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houdini is trying to keep Simons III in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simons III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Houdini is trying to control Simons III's posture but Simons III avoids it.
Simons III thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houdini is looking for a sweep.
Houdini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Houdini is looking to control Simons III's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houdini avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but Houdini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons III to get the leverage.
Houdini is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.
Houdini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Houdini is trying to maintain the position but Simons III is very close to passing his half guard.
Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Houdini is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III seems to be looking for submissions.
Simons III is trying to work for a kimura but Houdini is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simons III avoids the body shot from Houdini.
Houdini misses with a takedown
and Simons III counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Houdini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Houdini moves into full guard.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Houdini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Simons III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houdini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Houdini keeps moving.
Houdini 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III drops back looking for a leg! Houdini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houdini manages to kick Simons III off! Simons III jumps back into Houdini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Houdini is trying to keep Simons III in close.
Simons III pushing down on Houdini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Houdini keeping control of the position.
Simons III is working for a submission of some sort.
Houdini trying to hold on to Simons III's head to control him but Simons III postures up.
That's two 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.
Houdini manages to get to full guard.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Houdini keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Houdini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Houdini being controlled here, momentarily.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simons III's guard.
Simons III working for a triangle but Houdini defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houdini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simons III is keeping the position for now.
Houdini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Simons III is letting Houdini control him for a moment.
Simons III is trying to improve his position.
Houdini trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
Houdini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houdini slows the pace down.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Houdini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Houdini controls the position.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
Simons III moves into full guard.
Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houdini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Houdini wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Houdini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simons III counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Houdini!
Simons III working for a guillotine from mount but Houdini is in no mood to give up.
Houdini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Simons III.
Houdini working to try and regain half guard.
Simons III is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Houdini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Simons III is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Houdini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Simons III wants to control the pace but Houdini is squirming around nicely.
Houdini tries to lock up and control but Simons III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Houdini is surviving well by controlling Simons III's body position as best he can.
Houdini tries to lock up and control but Simons III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simons III is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Houdini is surviving well by controlling Simons III's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houdini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simons III has hold of Houdini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Houdini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Simons III looking to control but Houdini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Houdini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simons III working for a guillotine from mount but Houdini is in no mood to give up.
Alex Houdini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Simons III avoids the attempt from Houdini to control.
Houdini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simons III looking for a guillotine from mount but Houdini is having none of it.
Houdini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Houdini is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.
The fighters are battling for position here. Houdini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Houdini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houdini trying to control the position.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simons III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houdini is trying to keep Simons III in close.
Simons III preventing the sweep.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houdini is keeping the position for now.
John Simons III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houdini striking off his back but it's not causing Simons III any problems.
Simons III 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.
Simons III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houdini pulls Simons III in close to his closed guard and prevents Simons III from doing any damage or advancing position.
Houdini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simons III is aware though and is defending well.
Houdini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simons III jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Houdini is keeping the position.
Simons III trying to control but Houdini is working from the bottom.
Houdini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Simons III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simons III has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Simons III!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Its Raining Men. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slips under a jab.
Ernieson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ernieson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Bert Ernieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ernieson. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ernieson.
Ernieson works the jab nicely.
Ernieson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ernieson throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Ernieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ernieson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Ernieson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Ernieson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A punch combination from Ernieson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee moves out of range as Ernieson strikes.
Ernieson lands with a nice body punch.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ernieson - that will leave a mark!
Lee tries to bum rush Ernieson with a series of wild strikes but Ernieson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee blocks a head kick by Ernieson.
Ernieson misses with a body shot.
Ernieson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Ernieson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ernieson thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ernieson scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ernieson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Ernieson throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Ernieson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Lee.
Ernieson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a hook but Ernieson blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Ernieson.
Ernieson misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ernieson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ernieson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ernieson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ernieson misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Ernieson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson slips a straight right by Lee.
Ernieson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ernieson throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee slips a jab from Ernieson.
Ernieson throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ernieson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Ernieson settles back down.
Ernieson with a hook.
Ernieson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bert Ernieson has been cut.
Ernieson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ernieson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee digs a good body shot into Ernieson's ribs.
Ernieson is breathing heavily.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Ernieson's head but Ernieson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ernieson.
A punch combination from Ernieson misses.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Ernieson ducks down to avoid it.
Ernieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ernieson lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ernieson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ernieson throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Ernieson misses with a straight right.
Ernieson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernieson misses with an uppercut.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ernieson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ernieson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Ernieson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernieson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ernieson.
Ernieson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asher Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ernieson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ernieson.
Ernieson throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ernieson doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ernieson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ernieson throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee slips a straight right by Ernieson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Ernieson does no damage.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Ernieson saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Ernieson misses the target.
Bert Ernieson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernieson connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ernieson tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Ernieson throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ernieson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ernieson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ernieson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ernieson throws out the jab.
Ernieson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ernieson looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Ernieson throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ernieson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ernieson. Those never looked like landing.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ernieson is out of range.
Ernieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ernieson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ernieson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ernieson misses.
Ernieson throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Ernieson lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Ernieson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Ernieson misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ernieson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Ernieson throws a combination that misses
and Ernieson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernieson is rocked!
Ernieson misses with a low kick.
Oh Ernieson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee throws a right hand that Ernieson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ernieson also avoids with ease.
Ernieson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ernieson.
Ernieson misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ernieson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ernieson.
Ernieson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks a low kick from Ernieson.
Ernieson throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ernieson only half commits.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Ernieson's head but Ernieson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ernieson misses with a double jab
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ernieson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ernieson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Ernieson misses.
Ernieson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernieson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee looks to land a combination but Ernieson avoids it well.
Ernieson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ernieson throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernieson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Ernieson does no damage.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ernieson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ernieson cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Ernieson missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ernieson throws out the jab.
Ernieson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Ernieson misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Ernieson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ernieson throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ernieson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Ernieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernieson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ernieson.
Ernieson misses with a two punch combination.
Ernieson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ernieson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Ernieson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee slips under a jab from Ernieson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Ernieson misses with a combination
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Ernieson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lee lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ernieson. Lee pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Lee!
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