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HardCore Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Marins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Fabiano (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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282 lbs
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266 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Marins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marins misses with a hook.
Fabiano wants to land a leg kick but Marins is out of range.
Good shot there by Fabiano.
Decent striking displayed by Marins there.
Fabiano throws a hook but Marins avoids it easily.
Marins swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabiano.
Marins throws a jab when Fabiano was well out of range.
Fabiano moves out of range as Marins strikes.
Fabiano takes a swing at Marins's ribcage but misses.
Fabiano wants to clinch up but Marins keeps it at a distance.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Marins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marins.
Fabiano tries to clinch up but Marins circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabiano tries to clinch but Marins is having none of it.
Marins keeps the fight on the outside.
Marins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fabiano tries to clinch but Marins moves out of range.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Marins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fabiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagner Fabiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabiano tries to clinch but Marins is having none of it.
Marins checks a low kick from Fabiano.
Fabiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marins circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wagner Fabiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marins dodges the punch combination from Fabiano.
Fabiano throws a looping overhand right but Marins ducks down to avoid it.
Fabiano is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fabiano.
Fabiano walks into a straight right hand from Marins.
Fabiano connects with a leg kick. Marins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fabiano.
Marins swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano jabs Marins right on the nose. Marins blinks but takes it well.
Fabiano looks to land a combination but Marins avoids it well.
Fabiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fabiano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fabiano tried to score with a low kick but Marins checks it.
Fabiano wants to clinch up but Marins keeps it at a distance.
Fabiano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marins keeps the fight on the outside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fabiano has eaten all the pies!
Fabiano wants to land a leg kick but Marins is out of range.
Fabiano is looking to clinch.
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.
Fabiano throws out a leg kick but Marins moves out of range and Fabiano only half commits.
Marins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marins wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fabiano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabiano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fabiano tries to clinch but Marins is having none of it.
Fabiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fabiano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fabiano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marins backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Marins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fabiano tries to clinch up but Marins circles away and keeps his distance.
Marins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fabiano quickly recovers to half guard.
Marins controlling the action here.
Fabiano wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Marins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Joaquin Marins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marins lands with an uppercut that bounces Fabiano off the cage and back into rage.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fabiano lands a leg kick that knocks Marins off balance momentarily.
Fabiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fabiano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fabiano is looking to clinch.
Fabiano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch but Marins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fabiano.
Fabiano misses with a looping right.
Fabiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marins is out of range and Fabiano settles back down.
Marins checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fabiano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marins slips a jab and a cross from Fabiano.
Fabiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
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.
Good work by Marins as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fabiano tries to clinch there but Marins circles away.
Some wild striking there from Fabiano.
Fabiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fabiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marins is out of range and Fabiano settles back down.
Fabiano throws a leg kick but Marins checks it.
Marins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marins passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Marins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marins gets a takedown into half guard.
Marins stops Fabiano from getting back to his feet.
Marins working Fabiano over with strikes.
Marins controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marins moves into full mount! Fabiano won't be happy about that!
Marins content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marins controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fabiano is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Marins has taken his back!
Joaquin Marins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabiano is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Fabiano with him. Fabiano is trying to defend but Marins has an arm under the chin now! Fabiano grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joaquin Marins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heitor Vila lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Best Of You . Heitor Vila lobos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Vila lobos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vila lobos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castle.
Castle slips a jab from Vila lobos.
Castle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vila lobos.
It looks like Heitor Vila lobos has been cut.
Castle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vila lobos looks to land a combination but Castle avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castle.
Vila lobos looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vila lobos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castle feints a jab and as Vila lobos dips his head, Castle unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Vila lobos right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Vila lobos falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Castle smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bumble Bman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandercy Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bman comes to the cage accompanied by Why can't we be friends?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bumble Bman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandercy Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bman!
Bman is looking to clinch.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Bman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nogueira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nogueira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bman.
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Bumble Bman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wandercy Nogueira.
Bman instigates a clinch.
Nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bman lands a good knee to the midsection. Nogueira won't want to take too many of those.
Bman stalls.
Knees to the body from Bman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nogueira being controlled against the cage.
Bman connects with a knee to the head.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bman lands an elbow inside that Nogueira shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bman lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira breaks the clinch.
Nogueira darts in and clinches Bman up against the cage.
Nogueira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bman stalling.
Bman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bman stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nogueira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bman is looking for a sweep.
Bman being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira wants to control but Bman is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Bman is doing well to control the position and prevent Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumble Bman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Bman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Bman won't allow it.
Bman looking to slow down the pace here.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bman'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.
Nogueira pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bman is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Bman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bman postures up.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bman tries to stand but Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.
Nogueira controlling Bman's posture.
Bman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
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.
Bman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nogueira seems keen to control Bman's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wandercy Nogueira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Bman.
Bumble Bman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wandercy Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Bman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nogueira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Bman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Bman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bumble Bman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bman sprawls well. Bman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Bman wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Bman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bman has managed to clinch.
Bman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nogueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bman smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bman is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Bman sneaks out the side door and pushes Nogueira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bumble Bman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nogueira's head.
Bman doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bman is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Bman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bman scores with a head kick. Nogueira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Bman is controlling him.
Nogueira avoiding damage as Bman throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Bman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Bumble Bman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wandercy Nogueira.
Bman lands a knee to the head.
Bman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nogueira letting Bman take a breather here.
Nogueira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Bman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Bman stalling in the clinch but Nogueira improves position.
Bman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Bman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bman is looking to control Nogueira's arms but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bman has his back to the cage.
Bman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bman.
Bman is looking to control Nogueira's arms but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bman has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bman obliges.
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Bman.
Bman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bman missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nogueira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bman is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Bman is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bman wants to get up but he can't break Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wandercy Nogueira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Bman sprawls well.
Bman closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira jumps guard but Bman stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but Bman stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nogueira blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bumble Bman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bman, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bumble Bman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvon Del Bosco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicko Roltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Bosco has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Marvon Del Bosco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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291 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvon Del Bosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicko Roltz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roltz tries to clinch but Del Bosco moves out of range.
Roltz walks into a left hand.
Del Bosco loads up on a big right hand but Roltz slips the punch.
Del Bosco misses with a low kick.
Roltz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosco avoids it really well and circles away.
Roltz shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Del Bosco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosco wants it to stay on the feet.
Marvon Del Bosco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicko Roltz.
Roltz throws a body punch but Del Bosco moves out of range.
Roltz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Roltz shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Bosco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roltz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Bosco blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Roltz or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Bosco which made him look bad.
Roltz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Bosco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicko Roltz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roltz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Del Bosco.
The crowd cheers as Del Bosco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roltz doesn't seem phased though.
Del Bosco scores with a nice strike.
Del Bosco leaves Roltz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Bosco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roltz looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roltz momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosco keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Bosco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Del Bosco connects with a right hand. Roltz shakes it off.
Roltz doesn't manage to clinch there - Del Bosco circles away.
Roltz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Bosco as he jumps to the side.
Del Bosco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roltz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosco is fending him off so far but Roltz persists. Nope, Del Bosco circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Bosco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roltz misses with a body shot
and Del Bosco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Del Bosco lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Nicko Roltz has been cut.
Del Bosco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Del Bosco misses with a low kick.
Roltz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roltz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosco throws a lazy right hand but Roltz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roltz is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Bosco finish him?
Del Bosco stuffs the takedown.
Roltz seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Bosco throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Roltz stumbling backwards into the cage! Roltz bounces back off the cage towards Del Bosco, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Del Bosco lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Del Bosco celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marvon Del Bosco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakaroto Sayajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sayajin's choice of entrance music: Riot - Three Days Grace. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kakaroto Sayajin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayajin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Sayajin looks to land a combination. Nogueira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sayajin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Sayajin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakaroto Sayajin.
Sayajin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayajin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nogueira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Sayajin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira leaves Sayajin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayajin takes the fight into the clinch.
Sayajin keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sayajin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sayajin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sayajin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Sayajin with that takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayajin shoots in and drives through. Nogueira sprawls well.
Sayajin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nogueira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nogueira wants it to stay on the feet.
Sayajin gets a clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Sayajin has him pressed against the cage.
Sayajin has Nogueira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nogueira can't break the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Sayajin is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayajin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogueira's efforts to push away.
Sayajin jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayajin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayajin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sayajin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sayajin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Sayajin.
Sayajin has an active guard here but Nogueira has managed to pass into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sayajin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sayajin is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sayajin trying to control from the bottom.
Nogueira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sayajin tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Sayajin actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sayajin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sayajin trying to hold on to Nogueira's head to control him but Nogueira postures up.
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.
Nogueira winds up and cracks Sayajin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sayajin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira prevents Sayajin from improving his position.
Sayajin actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nogueira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nogueira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sayajin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Varjal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is a vida é desafio. Rick Varjal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Varjal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno throws a series of punches but Varjal moves out of range.
Bruno looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Varjal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varjal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruno as he avoids it easily.
Bruno takes the fight into the clinch.
Varjal tries a body shot but Bruno blocks it.
Bruno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Varjal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bruno can't fight it off and eventually Varjal manages to take the fight to the floor. Bruno looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Varjal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bruno, up you get!
Varjal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruno is fending him off so far but Varjal persists. Nope, Bruno circles away and we're back to standing.
Varjal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno has managed to clinch.
Varjal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruno smiles and moves away.
Daniel Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Varjal.
Varjal looks for the body kick but Bruno saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varjal did well to prevent Bruno getting side control.
Bruno controlling the action here.
Varjal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varjal trying to control here.
Bruno trying to control the action but Varjal is working from the bottom.
Varjal tries to get to full guard but Bruno has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Varjal trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varjal is trying to get back to full guard.
Varjal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Varjal is trying to stand up here but Bruno is controlling him well.
Varjal has his hands clasped together around Bruno's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rick Varjal.
Varjal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Daniel Bruno has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varjal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varjal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruno pinned against the cage. Bruno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Varjal misses with a takedown attempt
and Bruno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Varjal should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Varjal blocks an elbow strike from Bruno.
Varjal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bruno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Varjal is trying to stall.
Varjal effectively controlling the action here.
Varjal is trying to break the clinch but Bruno is controlling him.
Varjal lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Varjal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bruno'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.
Varjal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruno's sensitive parts.
Bruno gets a clinch.
Varjal is trying to push Bruno away but Bruno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bruno tries to stall but Varjal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Varjal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varjal misses with the combination.
Varjal shoots in but no luck this time.
Varjal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varjal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varjal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruno avoids the head kick by Varjal.
Varjal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruno, pushing him back against the cage.
Varjal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno swats away the attempt to clinch by Varjal.
Varjal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Varjal.
Varjal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruno takes a step back to recover.
Varjal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bruno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Varjal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bruno is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Varjal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The referee asks Varjal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Varjal prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruno tries to improve position but can't.
Varjal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bruno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Varjal crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varjal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Varjal tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bruno is trying to control Varjal's posture but Varjal avoids it.
Varjal is staying tight to Bruno's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bruno wants to control but Varjal postures up.
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.
Bruno is trying to improve his position.
Varjal working the body and head with strikes.
Bruno is not content to let Varjal control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varjal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Varjal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bruno's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bruno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varjal.
A jab from Varjal finds it's way through Bruno's defenses.
Varjal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Varjal misses with a head kick.
Varjal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bruno was covering up waiting for the punch and Varjal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Varjal trying to control but Bruno is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varjal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varjal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruno keeping moving, preventing Varjal from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bruno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruno keeping moving, preventing Varjal from controlling successfully.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rick Varjal wasn't active enough on the ground.
Varjal tries to clinch but Bruno moves out of range.
Varjal wants to clinch.
Bruno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bruno wants it to stay on the feet.
Varjal looks to clinch
and Bruno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Varjal controlling the position well.
Bruno is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Varjal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Varjal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno wants to control but Varjal postures up.
Bruno prevents Varjal from moving into mount.
Varjal wants to control for a moment but Bruno uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Varjal is looking to take a break and control but Bruno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Varjal has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruno is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruno flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Varjal prevents Bruno from improving his position.
Bruno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Varjal pulls his head out easily.
Varjal wants to stand up but Bruno is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Varjal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varjal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Varjal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jammin' - Bob Marley. Bader has chosen It's my life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bader is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Bader has control of the leg.
Bader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bader pulls his head out easily.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bader stalling away here and it's allowed Alves to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position.
Bader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bader wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bader defends it easily.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bader must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bader wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Bader trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up but Bader circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
and Bader counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bader.
Alves seems keen to control Bader's posture.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves is trying to keep Bader in close.
Bader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bader uses it to pass to side control.
Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Bader keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader takes a little break here. Alves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alves taking a bit of punishment here - Bader scoring with strikes.
Bader grinds an elbow into Alves's temple.
Bader tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bader working away.
Bader wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bader dominated that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bader defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Bader shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alves.
Alves preventing the sweep.
Bader is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bader trying to strike off his back.
Bader is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves lands a couple of digs.
Alves trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader looking for a sweep. Not yet Bader, not yet.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bader is retaining full guard.
Alves pushes down on Bader's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Bader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan Bader has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves has gone for a leg lock! Bader slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alves's guard.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Bader defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Bader is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bader manages to get himself to full guard.
Bader trying to control the position.
Bader tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves content to stall in guard here.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Bader is keeping the position.
Bader wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Bader manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Alves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bader drops an elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Bader tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Bader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
Bader wants to free his trapped foot but Alves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alves trying to hold on to Bader's head to control him but Bader postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Alves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alves tries to clinch up
and Bader counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
Alves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alves wants to sweep but Bader has passed to side control!
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alves throws Bader to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Alves misses
and Bader counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Alves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan Bader has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and Bader counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader scoring with punches and elbows.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bader slows the pace down in half guard.
Alves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bader passes into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alves on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Bader's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alves gets back to half guard.
Bader lands with a punch from half guard.
Bader trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.
Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bader passes to side control.
Alves is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alves sneaks back into half guard.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader being controlled here momentarily.
Bader is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bader is looking to defend but Alves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bader! Alves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bader taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edmundo Alves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Disposable Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes to the cage accompanied by When We Ride . Vinicius Carvalho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Disposable Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Zombie shoots in.
Carvalho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zombie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zombie stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Zombie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zombie wants to clinch.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Vinicius Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie clinches up with Carvalho and pushes him back against the cage.
Zombie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zombie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carvalho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zombie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zombie is trying to force a seperation but Carvalho has the dominant position.
Carvalho is looking to break free of the clinch but Zombie has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie is trying to break the clinch but Carvalho is controlling him.
Zombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carvalho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinicius Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Disposable Zombie.
Zombie moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Zombie persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Zombie tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zombie misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho 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.
Zombie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Zombie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zombie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zombie dives in and grabs Carvalho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes down on Zombie's head and hops out.
Zombie slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombie takes the fight into the clinch.
Zombie can't find room to land a body shot as Carvalho controls the action.
Zombie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carvalho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zombie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carvalho smiles and moves away.
Carvalho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carvalho showed some decent athleticism there.
Zombie tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Carvalho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho drops an elbow to the side of Zombie's head.
Carvalho throwing shots but Zombie is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zombie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
Zombie looks gassed!
Carvalho working over Zombie with some ground and pound. Zombie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zombie trying to control here.
Carvalho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carvalho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zombie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho working over Zombie with some ground and pound. Zombie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho working over Zombie with some ground and pound. Zombie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carvalho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zombie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carvalho winds up and cracks Zombie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho winds up and cracks Zombie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zombie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinicius Carvalho!
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