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SA Fight 10: Double Digits PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adao De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adao De Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adao De Souza!
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, Nikolay Grigoriev!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grigoriev sneaks back into half guard.
Grigoriev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza prevents Grigoriev from improving his position.
De Souza trying to control the action but Grigoriev is working from the bottom.
De Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Grigoriev trying to control from the bottom.
De Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Grigoriev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grigoriev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Grigoriev throws a right and a left that De Souza avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Grigoriev.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grigoriev!
De Souza fails with the takedown.
De Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grigoriev looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
Grigoriev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolay Grigoriev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grigoriev but Grigoriev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
Grigoriev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Grigoriev as De Souza shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adao De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoriev lands a right hook to the body.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigoriev.
De Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Grigoriev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grigoriev with a couple of short strikes.
Grigoriev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grigoriev dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is in a horrible position here. Grigoriev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grigoriev prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
Grigoriev landing shots from mount.
De Souza is rocked!
Grigoriev looking to finish De Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Souza!
Oh De Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigoriev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Grigoriev breaks from De Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grigoriev looking to control but De Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grigoriev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Souza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grigoriev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigoriev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Souza's face.
Grigoriev is landing with some decent strikes but De Souza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grigoriev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grigoriev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grigoriev looking for a guillotine from mount but De Souza is having none of it.
Grigoriev has hold of De Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grigoriev goes for an armbar but De Souza turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Souza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigoriev working a defensive guard here.
Grigoriev keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grigoriev misses the shot to the body.
De Souza looks for a takedown but Grigoriev sprawls well.
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Grigoriev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adao De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoriev just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Grigoriev. Beautiful body shot.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grigoriev swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev throws a nice looking combination but De Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikolay Grigoriev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
Grigoriev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoriev stalks De Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Souza's face. De Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
De Souza shoots in and bounces Grigoriev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grigoriev keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigoriev is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza passes into half guard.
Grigoriev moves into full guard.
De Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigoriev is retaining full guard.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grigoriev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grigoriev dives on top into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigoriev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grigoriev scoring with some ground and pound.
Grigoriev postures up and lands a big shot to De Souza's brow.
Nikolay Grigoriev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grigoriev throwing strikes from guard but De Souza blocks nicely.
Grigoriev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Souza's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Souza trying to hold on to Grigoriev's head to control him but Grigoriev postures up.
Grigoriev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Grigoriev's guard.
Grigoriev working a defensive guard here.
Grigoriev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Grigoriev keeps moving.
Grigoriev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. De Souza is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grigoriev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take De Souza's back instead.
Grigoriev doesn't have the hooks in and De Souza manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grigoriev manages to get back to half guard.
Grigoriev tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Grigoriev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grigoriev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grigoriev is trying to maintain the position but De Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Grigoriev gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grigoriev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolay Grigoriev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grigoriev as he avoids it easily.
Grigoriev punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
De Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigoriev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grigoriev digs a good hook to De Souza's body.
Nikolay Grigoriev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigoriev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grigoriev tries to bum rush De Souza with a series of wild strikes but De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigoriev digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev jabs at De Souza's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adao De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoriev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grigoriev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grigoriev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grigoriev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grigoriev is looking to reverse the position.
Grigoriev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev can't do much from the bottom here.
Grigoriev trying his best to control but De Souza has mounted him.
Grigoriev working to try and regain half guard.
De Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grigoriev is surviving well by controlling De Souza's body position as best he can.
Grigoriev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grigoriev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grigoriev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grigoriev won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
Grigoriev postures up and lands a big shot to De Souza's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet.
Grigoriev wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Grigoriev lands a couple of digs.
Grigoriev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grigoriev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grigoriev lands a right hook to the body.
De Souza shoots in and drives through. Grigoriev sprawls well.
Grigoriev gets caught flat footed, as De Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Souza preventing the sweep.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Grigoriev keeps moving.
Grigoriev looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigoriev, not yet.
Adao De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigoriev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza distracts Grigoriev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Grigoriev.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grigoriev tries to bum rush De Souza with a series of wild strikes but De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grigoriev looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
De Souza throws a jab when Grigoriev was well out of range.
A shot to the body from De Souza misses
and Grigoriev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grigoriev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Grigoriev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Grigoriev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grigoriev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Grigoriev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Cumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Nemecek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cumia comes into the arena with Stranglehold blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Anthony Cumia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anthony Cumia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Cumia!
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, Thomas Nemecek!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemecek pushes Cumia up against the cage in a clinch.
Nemecek tries to work over Cumia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemecek keeps control of Cumia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cumia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nemecek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cumia shoots in looking for a takedown. Nemecek tries to sprawl out of it but Cumia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nemecek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cumia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nemecek, pushing him back against the cage.
Nemecek lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemecek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cumia is looking to escape.
Cumia is breathing heavily.
Nemecek is looking for a kimura but Cumia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nemecek to get the leverage.
Nemecek trying to control from half guard but Cumia is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemecek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cumia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nemecek wants to work for an arm triangle but Cumia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nemecek is looking to take a break and control but Cumia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cumia moves into full guard.
Nemecek trying to control but Cumia is working from the bottom.
Cumia keeping full guard, as Nemecek tries to pass.
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.
Cumia keeping moving, preventing Nemecek from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nemecek is looking to clinch.
Nemecek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cumia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nemecek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cumia's guard.
Nemecek wants to pass the guard but Cumia is keeping the position.
Nemecek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nemecek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cumia wants to sweep here but Nemecek controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cumia is trying to keep Nemecek in close.
Cumia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cumia breaks the clinch.
Nemecek shoots in for a double leg but Cumia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nemecek gets caught flat footed, as Cumia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nemecek is controlling Cumia's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nemecek is on top in guard.
Nemecek forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemecek slows the pace down in half guard.
Nemecek is looking for submissions but instead, Cumia has regained full guard.
Nemecek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Nemecek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nemecek checks the leg kick.
Nemecek looks to score with a jab to the body but Cumia is just out of range.
Nemecek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cumia counters with a shoot takedown. Nemecek fights it but they end up in guard.
Nemecek is trying to control the position but Cumia postures up.
Nemecek looking for a sweep. Not yet Nemecek, not yet.
Nemecek trying to keep a closed guard but Cumia is proving a slippery customer.
Cumia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nemecek throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cumia escapes and throws Nemecek's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nemecek is trying to work for a sweep but Cumia has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemecek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nemecek throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nemecek regains half guard.
Nemecek tries to get to full guard but Cumia has control of the leg.
Nemecek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cumia is working away from the top position though.
Nemecek with the active half guard here but Cumia passes nicely into side control.
Nemecek sneaks back into half guard.
Thomas Nemecek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemecek is refusing to be controlled, as Cumia sits in half guard.
Cumia stalling.
Nemecek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cumia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cumia's back!
Nemecek controlling the position well here. Cumia rolled but Nemecek kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cumia prevents Nemecek from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemecek looking for the choke from the back.
Cumia trying to get back to his feet but Nemecek is in full control for now.
Nemecek trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cumia doesn't escape.
Cumia staying busy and making it hard for Nemecek to control.
Cumia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nemecek's guard. Nice work there by Cumia.
Cumia preventing the sweep.
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.
Cumia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nemecek is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nemecek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nemecek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nemecek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cumia stops Nemecek from passing to mount.
Nemecek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cumia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cumia seems a little lost for a moment, as Nemecek dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Cumia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nemecek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cumia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cumia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemecek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nemecek.
Nemecek wants to control from the top but Cumia keeps moving.
Nemecek pushes down on Cumia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cumia tries to roll over but Nemecek keeps him under control.
Cumia is positioning himself well to prevent Nemecek advancing to mount.
Nemecek is taking a breather. Cumia 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemecek misses with a head shot. Cumia uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemecek trying to control but Cumia is working from the bottom.
Nemecek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cumia trying to control the position.
Cumia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cumia is looking to stand up but Nemecek isn't so interested in that idea.
Nemecek passes into half guard.
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.
Nemecek is trying to work for a kimura but Cumia is defending well.
Cumia is controlling Nemecek's trapped leg to prevent Nemecek from advancing to side control.
Nemecek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nemecek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nemecek trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemecek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nemecek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nemecek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cumia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Cumia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nemecek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nemecek trying to control from half guard but Cumia is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cumia dodges the punch combination from Nemecek.
Nemecek tries for a takedown but Cumia circles away easily
and Cumia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nemecek!
Cumia controlling from mount.
Cumia wants to control the pace but Nemecek is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Nemecek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nemecek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Nemecek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milford Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escro Maddox (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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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milford Black!
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, Escro Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maddox but Maddox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black feints and as Maddox raises his hands in defense, Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maddox is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Maddox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up.
Black wants to control the position but Maddox says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Maddox 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.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maddox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maddox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maddox!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maddox is now in Black's guard. A big mistake from Black there, giving up the dominant position!
Maddox trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Maddox is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maddox passes into half guard.
Black gets full guard.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maddox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maddox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping busy on the bottom but Maddox has passed one foot through into half guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
Maddox wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to get back to full guard here but Maddox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black tries to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Maddox controlling from mount.
Maddox trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Maddox manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milford Black 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.
Maddox connects with a high kick.
Black wants to slow Maddox down by chopping away at his legs.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black trying to control from Maddox's half guard. Maddox has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Black looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black trying to control but Maddox is working from the bottom.
Maddox striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Maddox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maddox wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maddox dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddox manages to get himself to full guard.
Maddox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Maddox pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black postures up.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maddox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maddox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maddox!
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maddox off and has taken his back!
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Maddox manages to turn into his guard.
Maddox thows a big elbow that misses.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maddox.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Milford Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maddox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black 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.
Black wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Black is really struggling to control Maddox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Black passes Maddox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Escro Maddox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Maddox scores with a takedown into Black's guard.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maddox's guard.
Black content to stall in guard here.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maddox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Maddox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maddox doesn't defend quickly enough and Black has managed to lock this one up! Can Maddox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Black on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milford Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Larrabee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Larrabee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larrabee tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Larrabee does no damage.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larrabee.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Larrabee counters with a nice uppercut.
Larrabee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larrabee throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Larrabee scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larrabee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Larrabee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larrabee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larrabee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larrabee is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Larrabee circles away and we're back to standing.
Hans Larrabee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larrabee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz misses with a left hand
enabling Larrabee to counter with a crisp jab.
Larrabee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Larrabee counters with a nice body shot.
Larrabee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Larrabee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Larrabee avoids nicely.
A combination from Larrabee does no damage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Larrabee shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larrabee throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scores with a one two! Larrabee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Larrabee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larrabee misses with a left hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Larrabee lands a head shot.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larrabee tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larrabee to the ground. Larrabee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larrabee misses with a double jab.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Hans Larrabee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larrabee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larrabee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larrabee stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Larrabee counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Larrabee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Larrabee sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larrabee pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larrabee defending well though.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larrabee's head.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larrabee is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Larrabee is working from the bottom.
Larrabee is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Larrabee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz throws a hook but Larrabee blocks it.
Larrabee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larrabee throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larrabee counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larrabee counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Larrabee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larrabee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larrabee throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Larrabee. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Larrabee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Larrabee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Noah Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Larrabee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larrabee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larrabee is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Larrabee has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Larrabee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Larrabee tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larrabee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larrabee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Larrabee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larrabee misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Larrabee counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larrabee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Larrabee.
Jab from Larrabee.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Larrabee is just out of range.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Larrabee is avoiding it.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Larrabee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Larrabee counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz stalks Larrabee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larrabee's face. Larrabee staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Larrabee sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Larrabee has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larrabee wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Larrabee is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Larrabee trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larrabee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larrabee is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larrabee.
Noah Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Larrabee counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz stalks Larrabee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larrabee's face. Larrabee staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Larrabee throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noah Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larrabee lands with a right hand.
Larrabee catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larrabee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larrabee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larrabee counters with a left to the body.
Larrabee blocks a jab.
Larrabee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larrabee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larrabee lands a two punch combo.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Larrabee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larrabee misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Larrabee counters with a one-two to the body.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Larrabee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Larrabee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larrabee with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Larrabee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Larrabee catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz slips under a jab from Larrabee.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Larrabee shows good takedown defense.
Larrabee throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Larrabee moves out of range.
Larrabee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Larrabee keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larrabee misses with a straight left.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larrabee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larrabee slips under a jab.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larrabee.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larrabee's waist but Larrabee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Larrabee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Larrabee counter with a right hand.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Larrabee.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Larrabee sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Larrabee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larrabee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larrabee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a right hand that Larrabee ducks under and follows up with a left that Larrabee also avoids with ease.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larrabee as he avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Larrabee takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larrabee misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Larrabee counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Larrabee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larrabee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Larrabee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larrabee misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larrabee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Larrabee counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Larrabee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larrabee swinging wilding here.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larrabee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larrabee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larrabee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larrabee looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz swings for the body but Larrabee moves out of range.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larrabee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Larrabee avoids them all with ease.
Larrabee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Larrabee counters with a left to the body.
Hans Larrabee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz shoots in but Larrabee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larrabee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Larrabee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Valutekitaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sagat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to His own theme music. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valutekitaja's choice of entrance music: PIzazz - Gonna Give It To Ya!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Sagat!
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, Guido Valutekitaja!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat looks to throw the jab but Valutekitaja is out of range.
Valutekitaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sagat's waist but Sagat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valutekitaja off to one side.
Sagat throws a wild body kick that Valutekitaja sees coming a mile off.
Valutekitaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Sagat connects with a high kick.
It looks like Guido Valutekitaja has been cut.
Valutekitaja shoots for a takedown but Sagat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Victor Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Valutekitaja.
Valutekitaja misses with a head kick.
Valutekitaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sagat as he avoids it easily.
Sagat lands a front kick.
Valutekitaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Sagat sprawls well. He's pushed Valutekitaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valutekitaja looks gassed!
Sagat throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat thuds his shin into the meat of Valutekitaja's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sagat.
Sagat lands with a slapping head kick.
Sagat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valutekitaja avoids a kick to the body.
Guido Valutekitaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valutekitaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sagat pinned against the cage. Sagat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valutekitaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagat swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Valutekitaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutekitaja shoots in for a double leg but Sagat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Valutekitaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valutekitaja tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valutekitaja.
Sagat misses with a kick to the body.
Sagat blocks a head kick by Valutekitaja.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.
Valutekitaja is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sagat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Valutekitaja.
Valutekitaja tries to bum rush Sagat with a series of wild strikes but Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valutekitaja shoots in but Sagat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sagat pushes Valutekitaja away with a front kick.
Sagat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sagat tries a head kick but it misses.
Valutekitaja takes the fight into the clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Valutekitaja blocks it.
Valutekitaja has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sagat uses from the top position.
Valutekitaja wants to sweep here but Sagat controlling him for the moment.
Valutekitaja is looking for a triangle but Sagat pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valutekitaja trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valutekitaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valutekitaja looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sagat is defending well. Valutekitaja quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sagat has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valutekitaja celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Valutekitaja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by Drown in the Now. The key to victory for John Matthews has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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211 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Matthews!
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, Lincoln Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abraham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abraham clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but Abraham blocks it.
Abraham tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Abraham.
Abraham crunches a lovely knee into Matthews's ribcage.
Matthews manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abraham tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Abraham stands up from Matthews's guard - Abraham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abraham tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Abraham swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Matthews jumps guard but Abraham stands there with Matthews around his waist. Matthews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abraham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abraham tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Abraham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Abraham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham is pulling down on Matthews's head. It's preventing any offense from Matthews, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abraham pushes Matthews off and gets back to his feet.
Abraham misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
Abraham throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Abraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abraham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abraham lands a front kick.
Abraham misses with a low kick as Matthews jumps back.
Abraham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Abraham moves out of range easily.
Abraham has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abraham lands a knee to the body.
Abraham landing knees to the body.
Abraham scores with a knee to the head.
Abraham tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Abraham.
Abraham looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abraham uses from the top position.
Abraham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matthews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Abraham wants to stand but Matthews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abraham.
Both fighters circling a little - Abraham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.
Abraham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abraham throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Abraham cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abraham lands a high kick!
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Abraham is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abraham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Abraham has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Abraham pulls guard effortlessly.
Abraham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.
Matthews is keen to just control but Abraham is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abraham is trying to maintain the position but Matthews is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Abraham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Abraham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abraham is looking to land body kicks.
Abraham blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Abraham swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Abraham closes the distance and clinches.
Abraham has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abraham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Abraham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abraham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abraham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matthews breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abraham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matthews's guard now.
Matthews trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abraham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abraham gets to his feet. Matthews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abraham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abraham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abraham throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Abraham sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Abraham only half commits.
Abraham moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Abraham clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Abraham lands a nice knee to the body.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Abraham's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abraham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abraham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abraham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews avoiding damage as Abraham throws knees to the body.
Abraham tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Abraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abraham missing with knees to the body.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abraham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abraham looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Abraham.
Abraham pulls guard.
Abraham wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Abraham has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
Abraham wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Abraham managing to control the position.
Abraham wants to control but Matthews passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham gets back to full guard.
Abraham is looking to stand back up but Matthews counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Abraham.
Matthews trying to control the position but Abraham is working away.
Matthews decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abraham to his feet.
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.
Matthews throws a head kick but Abraham moves out of range.
Lincoln Abraham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abraham forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Abraham missing with knees to the body.
Abraham misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abraham controls the pace.
Abraham throws a big right hand that misses.
Abraham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matthews, up you get!
Abraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Abraham.
Matthews connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Abraham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Abraham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abraham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Abraham.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abraham tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Abraham has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews wants to break free but Abraham has control.
Abraham breaks the clinch.
Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abraham throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abraham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matthews looks to land a body kick but Abraham moved away.
Abraham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Abraham is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abraham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crack! A monster head kick from Matthews and Abraham falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Matthews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Matthews!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramiz Traktor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traktor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dies Irae. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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285 lbs
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290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramiz Traktor!
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, Brock Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steiner, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Steiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traktor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Traktor 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.
Steiner trying to keep a closed guard but Traktor is proving a slippery customer.
Traktor 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.
Traktor 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.
Traktor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Traktor stopping the sweep attempt from Steiner.
Traktor really is a fat lump.
Traktor tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
Steiner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Traktor trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Traktor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steiner as he jumps to the side.
Steiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Traktor moves out of range of the body kick.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traktor walks into a jab.
It looks like Ramiz Traktor has been cut.
Traktor is breathing heavily.
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Traktor avoids the head kick by Steiner.
Steiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steiner misses with an uppercut. Traktor saw that one coming.
Steiner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steiner motions for Traktor to come forward. Steiner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traktor doesn't seem bothered though.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses.
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Steiner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traktor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steiner throws a sloppy head kick and Traktor moves out of range easily.
Steiner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Traktor is out of range.
Steiner throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traktor dodges the punch combination from Steiner.
Traktor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traktor fails with the takedown.
Steiner lands an overhand right.
Steiner throws a shot from downtown. Traktor moves away and avoids it.
Traktor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Traktor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Traktor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steiner is surviving well by controlling Traktor's body position as best he can.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Traktor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Traktor tries to control but Steiner wriggling away.
Traktor controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Traktor.
Traktor controlling from mount.
Steiner is trying to escape the mount.
Steiner tries to hold on but Traktor postures up.
Traktor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steiner is looking to escape.
Traktor punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steiner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Traktor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Traktor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steiner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Traktor scoring with strikes but Steiner is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Traktor.
Steiner wants to control but Traktor is having none of it.
Traktor unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Traktor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Traktor takes Steiner's back.
Traktor missing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Traktor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramiz Traktor'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.
Traktor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steiner misses with a body shot.
Traktor moves out of range of the body kick.
Steiner throws a lazy head kick
and Traktor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steiner's guard now.
Traktor trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traktor won't allow Steiner to sweep him here.
Traktor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steiner is trying to keep Traktor in close.
Traktor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Traktor wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Steiner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steiner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Traktor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Traktor looks for a takedown but Steiner sprawls well.
Steiner throws a right and a left that Traktor avoids nicely.
Traktor shoots in and bounces Steiner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Traktor pushes down on Steiner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Traktor has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steiner defend it? Traktor steps over the head and cranks it - Steiner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Traktor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramiz Traktor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between iLike Turtles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). iLike Turtles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, iLike Turtles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aluicious James!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtles looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Turtles throws a right and a left that both miss.
James ducks under a wild hook from Turtles.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtles.
James ducks under a wild hook from Turtles.
Turtles misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Turtles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
James trying to control but Turtles is working from the bottom.
Turtles wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
James advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turtles is trying to get back to half guard.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turtles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turtles tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James wants to control but Turtles is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
James wants to control but Turtles is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turtles is trying to improve his position.
James wants to control but Turtles is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Turtles is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Turtles misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Turtles lands a with a good body shot.
James ducks under a wild hook from Turtles.
Turtles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turtles throws out the jab.
James feints and as Turtles raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turtles is trying to keep James in close.
James drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says James as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Turtles screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with James! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aluicious James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dickson moves into the clinch.
Dickson misses with a knee to the head.
Dickson breaks from the clinch.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickson tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Dickson tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickson rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dickson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Dickson.
Taylor avoiding damage as Dickson throws knees to the body.
Dickson misses with a knee to the head.
Dickson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dickson.
Dickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickson moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Dickson closes the distance and clinches.
Dickson landing knees to the body.
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Dickson being controlled here momentarily.
Dickson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor controls Dickson momentarily but Dickson frees himself.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dickson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dickson tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Dickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickson has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Dickson stalling against the cage.
Dickson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dickson breaks the clinch.
Dickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson manages to break the clinch.
Brian Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Dickson. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Dickson wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dickson circles away.
Dickson closes the distance and clinches.
Dickson breaks the clinch.
Dickson tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dickson as he avoids it easily.
Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dickson can pounce on him.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Dickson sprawls well.
Dickson wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickson pinned against the cage. Dickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dickson 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.
Dickson tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickson tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Dickson wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Dickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickson moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Dickson throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickson swivels and escapes.
Dickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Dickson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickson pinned against the cage. Dickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickson has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Dickson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Dickson lands a knee to the head.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Dickson.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Dickson is blocking nicely.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickson leaning against his opponent.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dickson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dickson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Come on Dickson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Dickson manages to get underhooks.
Dickson with a knee to the head.
Taylor successfully pulls guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
Taylor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dickson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taylor has tightened it up now! Dickson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Taylor!
Tim Taylor retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muhammed Muhammed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammed shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chavez throws a hook but Muhammed avoids it easily.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muhammed.
Muhammed takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Muhammed doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Muhammed tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Muhammed fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Muhammed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chavez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muhammed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Muhammed Muhammed has been cut.
A short left from Chavez.
Muhammed stalling against the cage.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muhammed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries a body shot but Muhammed blocks it.
Chavez tries to work over Muhammed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez working aggressively here.
A short right from Chavez.
Muhammed tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Muhammed drops back down to his feet.
Muhammed blocks an elbow strike from Chavez.
Muhammed blocking some punches.
Muhammed wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Chavez on the inside.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muhammed blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhammed.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Chavez leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez pushes Muhammed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhammed has picked Chavez up - he's going for a ride! Muhammed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Muhammed is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chavez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chavez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Muhammed is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Chavez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Muhammed's back instead.
Chavez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Muhammed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Muhammed tries to reverse the position but Chavez maintains control.
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
Muhammed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez working Muhammed over with strikes here.
Muhammed tries to reverse the position but Chavez maintains control.
Chavez controlling from mount.
Muhammed is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Chavez working Muhammed over with strikes here.
Muhammed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavez looking to finish Muhammed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Muhammed!
Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chavez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Muhammed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chavez lands with some strikes.
Chavez content just to control the position here.
Muhammed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chavez controlling the pace for now.
Muhammed is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Muhammed'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.
Muhammed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chavez tries to roll over but Muhammed keeps him under control.
Chavez gets full guard.
Muhammed being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Muhammed tries to pass.
Muhammed won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
Muhammedis looking to pass into half guard but Chavez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chavez is in guard.
Muhammed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muhammed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Muhammed keeps moving.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Muhammed.
Muhammed working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Muhammed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chavez controls the pace.
Chavez connects with a couple of short punches.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muhammed slips a jab and a cross from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice hook to Muhammed's body. Muhammed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Muhammed avoids it.
Muhammed throws and low kick but Chavez moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Muhammed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhammed.
Muhammed looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Muhammed counters with a thumping low kick.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhammed wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Juan Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muhammed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Muhammed tries to clinch up.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Muhammed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chavez won't be happy with that.
Muhammed creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chavez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muhammed's best efforts.
Chavez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chavez trying to control the position here.
Muhammed trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Muhammed drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Muhammed seems to have locked his on tight now - Chavez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Muhammed, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Muhammed Muhammed!
Muhammed Muhammed retains his light heavyweight title!
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