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Theatre of Dragons XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davi Carochinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xervian Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Xervian Naciamento enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davi Carochinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xervian Naciamento!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naciamento misses with a hook
letting Carochinha counter with a right hand.
Carochinha lands with a nice combination. Naciamento backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Xervian Naciamento has been cut.
Carochinha lands a slapping body shot.
Carochinha scores with a nice head shot.
Naciamento takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naciamento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carochinha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naciamento takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carochinha throws a good cross that connects.
Naciamento tries to clinch up
and Carochinha counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Carochinha.
Carochinha lands an overhand right.
Carochinha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Naciamento drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento throws a right hand that misses
and Carochinha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carochinha drops Naciamento with a left right combo! Carochinha follows him down to the ground into side control.
Naciamento is rocked!
Carochinha lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Naciamento! Carochinha senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Naciamento out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Davi Carochinha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenko Silva (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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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenko Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Kenko Silva has been cut.
Silva fails with the takedown
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Costa misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Costa counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Manuel Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenko Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Costa tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva staying out of range there.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Costa tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a left to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Costa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Costa misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Costa backing up. Costa nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Costa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
Silva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Costa throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Manuel Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Manuel Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva shoots and misses
and Costa counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenko Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva with a poor takedown
and Costa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Costa to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Costa counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Costa finish him?!
Manuel Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenko Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Manuel Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Costa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries for a takedown but Costa circles away easily
and Costa counters with a two punch combo.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Costa to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Kenko Silva's cut even more.
Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Costa.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Costa counters with a nice body shot.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costa misses with a double jab.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenko Silva's cut.
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!
Costa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Costa keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Costa tries to get out of the position.
Manuel Costa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Costa throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Costa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Costa defends it.
Costa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva prevents Costa from standing back up.
Silva moves into full mount! Costa won't be happy about that!
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Costa is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Costa is holding on tight.
Manuel Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Costa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Costa is having none of it.
Costa is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Costa is having none of it.
Costa is trying to stand up.
Kenko Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenko Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabi PauNeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: who let the dogs out. Jj Big has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabi PauNeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jj Big!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PauNeles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Big sprawls well initially but PauNeles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Big gets full guard.
Big has his foot on PauNeles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. PauNeles works his way back into a safe position though.
PauNeles drops back looking for a leg! Big is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big manages to kick PauNeles off! PauNeles jumps back into Big's guard.
PauNeles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
PauNeles 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.
PauNeles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PauNeles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
PauNeles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
PauNeles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles won't allow Big to sweep him here.
PauNeles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Big being controlled here, momentarily.
PauNeles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big swivels though and keeps the full guard.
PauNeles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Big tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PauNeles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big is keeping the position for now.
Big has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PauNeles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Big looks gassed!
PauNeles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Big working for submissions but it's allowed PauNeles to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PauNeles pulls his head out easily.
Big looking for submissions off his back.
PauNeles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Big with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
PauNeles is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PauNeles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PauNeles prevents Big from improving his position.
PauNeles is taking a breather. Big says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big is staying active underneath PauNeles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
PauNeles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Big blocking the ground and pound attempt from PauNeles.
PauNeles wants to work for an arm triangle but Big is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
PauNeles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
PauNeles trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
Big tries to roll over but PauNeles keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Big looking for submissions off his back.
PauNeles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabi PauNeles.
Big misses with a takedown
and PauNeles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Big had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PauNeles defends it easily.
PauNeles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
PauNeles trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabi PauNeles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
PauNeles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big's guard.
PauNeles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Big keeping full guard, as PauNeles tries to pass.
PauNeles trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PauNeles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabi PauNeles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
PauNeles shoots in looking for a takedown but Big manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PauNeles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Big shoots and misses
and PauNeles counters with a single leg into guard. Big didn't expect that.
PauNeles wants to control from the top but Big keeps moving.
Big being controlled here, momentarily.
Big is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Big for as long as he can get away with.
PauNeles trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabi PauNeles just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from PauNeles is defended easily by Big.
Big shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PauNeles's guard.
PauNeles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
PauNeles is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabi PauNeles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Big tries for a takedown but PauNeles circles away easily
and PauNeles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Big won't be happy with that.
Big seems a little lost for a moment, as PauNeles dominates the positioning.
PauNeles tries for a kimura but Big is defending well.
Big is trying to improve his position.
Big is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
PauNeles trying to control the position but Big is working away.
PauNeles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gabi PauNeles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
PauNeles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big is trying to get back to half guard.
PauNeles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Big tries to bench press PauNeles off him but PauNeles keeps the position.
PauNeles decides to stand back up.
PauNeles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabi PauNeles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big misses with a takedown
and PauNeles counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PauNeles manages to pull guard.
Big drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PauNeles dives on top into guard.
PauNeles is stalling in the full guard.
PauNeles advances to half guard.
PauNeles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Big is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PauNeles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
PauNeles prevents Big from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabi PauNeles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
PauNeles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
PauNeles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Big really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
PauNeles stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
PauNeles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Big defends it nicely.
Big takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
PauNeles has his takedown stuffed
and Big counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Big takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PauNeles keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PauNeles has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Big is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
PauNeles manages to get to full guard.
PauNeles trying to keep a closed guard but Big is proving a slippery customer.
PauNeles 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 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.
Big is looking to improve his position.
PauNeles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
PauNeles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big is just riding it out for now. PauNeles eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with PauNeles in particular looking to stall.
PauNeles throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely.
Well, if PauNeles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big is looking to improve his position.
Big is staying active underneath PauNeles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Big is looking for a sweep. PauNeles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Big is defending against the submission attempts here by PauNeles.
PauNeles trying to pass the guard but Big defending well.
PauNeles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though.
Big tries to get to full guard but PauNeles has control of the leg.
PauNeles wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
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.
Gabi PauNeles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Big misses with a takedown attempt
and PauNeles counters with a takedown into side control.
Big tries to buck PauNeles off but PauNeles is having none of it.
Jj Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big being controlled for a moment.
PauNeles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big keeps working.
PauNeles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PauNeles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabi PauNeles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well PauNeles 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabi PauNeles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus comes to the cage accompanied by He's a Pirate - Pirates of the Caribbean theme. This should be fireworks!
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164 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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24
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manuel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cirus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manuel, who protects the arm well.
Manuel is trying to get back to half guard.
Cirus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manuel is looking for a sweep.
Cirus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manuel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cirus is trying to get an arm triangle but Manuel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manuel is working for a kimura but Cirus is defending it quite comfortably.
Manuel wants to pass to mount but Cirus is defending the position.
Cirus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manuel on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus is trying to get back to full guard.
Cirus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cirus looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cirus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cirus sees it coming and defends easily.
Cirus looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manuel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirus tries to roll over but Manuel keeps him under control.
Cirus looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cirus is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josef Manuel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Silveira (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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265 lbs
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276 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Silveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Silveira. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Silveira scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Silveira in a clinch.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Silveira is controlling him.
Silveira tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson has Silveira pressed against the cage, preventing Silveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silveira throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Robinson has Silveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silveira uses from the top position.
Robinson controlling Silveira's posture.
Silveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silveira wants to stand but Robinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricky Robinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Silveira pushes him off.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silveira stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position.
Silveira wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Silveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Silveira misses with a knee strike.
Silveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silveira misses with a combination
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
Silveira is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents Silveira from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silveira lands a knee to the head.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Silveira tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silveira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silveira trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silveira into the cage.
Silveira looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Silveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robinson has Silveira pressed against the cage, preventing Silveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Silveira tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Silveira working hard to break the clinch.
Silveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silveira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silveira connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson is rocked!
Silveira lands a big knee! That's hurt Robinson! Oh, he's all over the place! Silveira lands another knee that sends Robinson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Silveira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Fuhrmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Horrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Horrigan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Fuhrmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Horrigan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrigan throws a looping overhand right but Fuhrmann ducks down to avoid it.
Horrigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuhrmann manages to avoid it.
Horrigan throws a lazy right hand but Fuhrmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horrigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrigan takes a swing at Fuhrmann's ribcage but misses.
Horrigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrigan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horrigan throws a series of strikes that have Fuhrmann backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Horrigan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horrigan.
Fuhrmann takes one to the chin there.
Horrigan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrigan throws a lazy right hand but Fuhrmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Horrigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrigan scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrigan throws a one two combo.
Fuhrmann is rocked!
Fuhrmann defending well as Horrigan loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Fuhrmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuhrmann staying out of range there.
Frank Horrigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuhrmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuhrmann is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Horrigan misses the target.
Frank Horrigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrigan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fuhrmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horrigan.
Fuhrmann seems to have got his legs back now.
Horrigan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fuhrmann to the canvas! Fuhrmann doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Horrigan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Horrigan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oro Sein (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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158 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana!
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, Oro Sein!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quintana manages to avoid it.
Sein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quintana.
Sein lands with a shot to the body.
Quintana shoots for a double leg takedown but Sein sprawls well. He's pushed Quintana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quintana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Quintana forces his way into half guard.
Sein pushes Quintana off, looking to escape but Quintana dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Sein is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Quintana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild as his entrance music. Acelino Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Barrera!
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, Acelino Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Barrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva with a hook.
Jab from Silva.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva scores with a jab. Barrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
Barrera moves away from the strike by Silva.
Barrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barrera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva feints a jab promting Barrera to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva connects with the punch.
Barrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barrera blocks a jab.
Barrera moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barrera ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to Barrera's midsection.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Acelino Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrera misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Barrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barrera ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
Barrera clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Barrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva 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.
Silva tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrera takes one on the button.
Barrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrera.
Barrera tries to clinch up.
Barrera takes one on the button.
Barrera throws a right hand that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook. Barrera ducked under it nicely.
Barrera misses with a hook.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barrera has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrera's head backwards.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrera off the cage and back into rage.
Barrera misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Barrera backing up. Barrera nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva lands a jab to Barrera's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Acelino Silva 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.
Silva lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
Silva works Barrera's body with a nice hook.
Acelino Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrera walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva digs a good hook to Barrera's body.
Silva scores with a hook.
Barrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Barrera's ribs.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrera tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva lands with a straight right. Barrera didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Barrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrera tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Barrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Barrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrera misses with a shot to the body
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva feints a jab promting Barrera to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barrera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Barrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Barrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrera walks into a jab.
Barrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Acelino Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrera. Barrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva cracks Barrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera walks into a jab.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Barrera is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrera.
Barrera takes one on the button.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Barrera dodges the punch combination from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Acelino Silva 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!
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrera off to one side.
Silva stuns Barrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva stalks Barrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barrera's face. Barrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Barrera with an uppercut!
Barrera tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Barrera dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Barrera's head and hops out.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Barrera is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva lands the left hand.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barrera tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva lands a nice hook to Barrera's body. Barrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrera on the side of the head.
Barrera slips under a jab.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Silva lands.
Barrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva stuns Barrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Barrera is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Silva.
Luis Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrera.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Barrera's ribs.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Acelino Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrera slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Acelino Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Acelino Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heidan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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20
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heidan Warren!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hytthu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warren feints and as Hytthu raises his hands in defense, Warren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hytthu wants to stand but Warren is controlling the position.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Hytthu wants to stand but Warren is controlling the position.
Warren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hytthu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren 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.
Warren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hytthu keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytthu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warren won't allow Hytthu to get back to his feet.
Hytthu 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.
Hytthu is breathing heavily.
Hytthu keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Warren trying to control but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
Warren sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heidan Warren wasn't active enough on the ground.
Warren has a takedown stuffed.
Count Hytthu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hytthu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warren trying to control the action but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren misses with the ground and pound.
Hytthu pushes Warren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Warren trying to control the action but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
Warren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hytthu has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warren advances to full mount.
Warren wants to finish this one by submission but Hytthu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Warren.
Warren wants to control the pace but Hytthu is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu is trying to stand.
Warren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hytthu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warren is trying to get an arm triangle but Hytthu is defending well.
Hytthu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warren has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Warren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Hytthu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Warren trying to control the action but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
Warren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Warren tries to advance to mount but Hytthu denies him.
Warren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heidan Warren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Hytthu.
Warren darts in and clinches Hytthu up against the cage.
Warren tries to score a body lock takedown but Hytthu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hytthu wants a takedown.
Hytthu wants to break free but Warren has control.
Hytthu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hytthu has Warren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Warren is looking to break free of the clinch but Hytthu has double underhooks.
Warren tries to score a body lock takedown but Hytthu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hytthu regains guard.
Warren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hytthu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hytthu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hytthu wants to stand but Warren is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hytthu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Heidan Warren wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Hytthu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren shoots in but Hytthu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Count Hytthu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heidan Warren.
Warren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hytthu is trying to defend but Warren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Warren seems content to control.
Warren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hytthu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hytthu keeps working.
Warren 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. Hytthu tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Warren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heidan Warren!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euclides Cunhha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Ready - Otep. Cunhha has chosen Raimundus - Eu quero ver o oco as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
208 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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27
204 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euclides Cunhha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunhha avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Thiago.
A big right from Thiago misses.
Thiago cracks Cunhha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thiago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thiago drops Cunhha with a beautiful combination! Cunhha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thiago is looking for the KO!
Cunhha is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunhha walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cunhha limp body while Thiago jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Thiago!
Paulo Thiago retains his light heavyweight title!
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