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AFC 9 - Skjelbred vs. Sverd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iker Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crayton Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iker Casillas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Iker Casillas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crayton Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps throws a head kick that Casillas semi-blocks.
Casillas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phelps gets a takedown into half guard.
Casillas gets back to full guard.
Casillas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phelps gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phelps looking to sit in guard and control but Casillas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Casillas wants to pass the guard but Phelps is keeping the position.
Casillas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas wants to pass the guard but Phelps is keeping the position.
Casillas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Casillas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phelps is keeping the position for now.
Casillas trying to control but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Casillas pushes down on Phelps's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Casillas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Casillas is tying to control. Phelps wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Casillas is working for a kimura but Phelps is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phelps trying to control here.
Casillas is looking to advance position but Phelps won't allow it.
Phelps is not content to let Casillas control the position.
Phelps is looking to control Casillas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phelps avoid being mounted?
Phelps is trying to stand up here but Casillas is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Casillas misses with a takedown
enabling Phelps to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casillas has his takedown stuffed
and Phelps counters with a shoot takedown. Casillas fights it but they end up in guard.
Casillas is breathing heavily.
Casillas trying to control the position.
Phelps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casillas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casillas keeping full guard, as Phelps tries to pass.
Casillas looking for a sweep. Not yet Casillas, not yet.
Phelps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Casillas is proving hard to escape from.
Casillas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phelps pushes Casillas off looking to stand but Casillas dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casillas in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phelps trying to control here.
Casillas is trying to control the action in half guard but Phelps is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phelps is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Casillas shoots and misses
and Phelps makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iker Casillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Casillas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Phelps throws a shot from downtown. Casillas moves away and avoids it.
Casillas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phelps counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phelps misses with a takedown attempt
and Casillas counters with a single leg into guard. Phelps didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Casillas from controlling successfully.
Phelps wants to stand up but Casillas is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crayton Phelps will probably get the nod.
That's time! Casillas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phelps scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phelps decides to stand back up. Phelps steps back and let's Casillas get back to his feet.
A combination from Phelps does no damage.
Crayton Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casillas has his takedown stuffed
and Phelps counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Casillas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phelps trying to control the position from guard on top but Casillas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casillas trying to control the position.
Phelps stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Phelps cracks a nice hook into Casillas's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Casillas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iker Casillas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps tries to bum rush Casillas with a series of wild strikes but Casillas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phelps lands a really nice looking cross but Casillas seems unphased.
Phelps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casillas manages to avoid it.
Phelps throws a series of punches but Casillas avoids them all with ease.
Phelps just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Phelps.
Casillas avoids the head kick by Phelps.
Casillas blocks a head kick by Phelps.
Casillas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phelps counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Casillas thinking.
Phelps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iker Casillas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phelps throws a good cross that connects.
Phelps throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phelps wants to clinch but Casillas slips to the side
and Casillas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Phelps's guard now.
Phelps wants to stand but Casillas is controlling the position.
Phelps wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casillas 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.
Phelps wants to stand and escape but Casillas is having none of it.
Phelps is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Phelps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phelps clinches with his opponent.
Phelps scores a nice knee to the body.
Casillas prevents the takedown attempt.
Phelps has Casillas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Casillas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phelps breaks the clinch.
Phelps throws a jab when Casillas was well out of range.
Phelps throws a head kick but Casillas moves out of range.
Casillas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Casillas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phelps to the mat! Phelps manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casillas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phelps is keeping the position for now.
Casillas drops back looking for a leg! Phelps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phelps manages to kick Casillas off! Casillas jumps back into Phelps's guard.
Casillas drops back looking for a leg! Phelps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phelps manages to kick Casillas off! Casillas jumps back into Phelps's guard.
Casillas wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Casillas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Casillas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phelps has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Casillas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phelps wants to control but Casillas postures up.
What's Phelps going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee asks Casillas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Casillas prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casillas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phelps knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phelps is trying to control Casillas's posture but Casillas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crayton Phelps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Phelps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Casillas counters with a takedown into side control.
Casillas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Casillas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Casillas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Casillas prevents Phelps from escaping the position.
Phelps trying to remain calm as Casillas controls from the top position.
Casillas moves into full mount!
Phelps tries to control the position but Casillas now has his back.
Phelps is trying to defend against the choke here but Casillas has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Casillas Tightens the hold and Phelps taps out furiously! Casillas displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iker Casillas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mornington Crescent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mornington Crescent had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mornington Crescent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves out of range as Crescent throws a body kick.
Crescent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crescent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crescent pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Crescent settles back down.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Crescent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crescent tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Crescent is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Crescent tries to improve position but can't.
Crescent is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Crescent is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crescent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescent punching from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crescent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Crescent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crescent pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Crescent trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Crescent is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Crescent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crescent misses with a body kick.
Crescent does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crescent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Crescent throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Crescent throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Crescent throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Crescent sprawls well.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Crescent tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crescent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crescent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crescent throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Crescent is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Crescent misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crescent.
Crescent throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crescent misses with a wild combination.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Crescent, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Crescent against the cage but Crescent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mornington Crescent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crescent lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crescent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crescent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Crescent misses.
Gracie shoots in but Crescent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crescent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crescent fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Crescent tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crescent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crescent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crescent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crescent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mornington Crescent will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Crescent is keeping the position.
Crescent keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crescent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crescent looking to control.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crescent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crescent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crescent moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crescent misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Crescent misses.
Crescent misses with the combination.
Crescent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie checks a low kick from Crescent.
Crescent misses with a double jab.
Mornington Crescent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crescent throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Crescent pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crescent throws out the jab.
Crescent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Crescent misses with a low kick.
Crescent misses with a two punch combination.
Mornington Crescent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Gracie 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.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Crescent is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Crescent taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crescent is trying to improve his position.
Crescent is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Crescent is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Gracie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie has control of Crescent's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crescent regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Crescent really wants to buck Gracie off and get back to his feet.
Crescent wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crescent is looking to escape.
Crescent wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie looking to control but Crescent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crescent tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Crescent is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie has hold of Crescent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crescent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Crescent doesn't allow it.
Crescent is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crescent is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Crescent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Crescent.
Crescent throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crescent misses with a body shot.
Crescent looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crescent tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crescent to the ground. Crescent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crescent swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crescent misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crescent throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Crescent only half commits.
A punch combination from Crescent misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie feints and as Crescent raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crescent is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie trying to control but Crescent is working from the bottom.
Crescent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crescent working a defensive guard here.
Gracie prevents Crescent from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crescent throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crescent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Crescent is working from the bottom.
Crescent trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crescent keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Crescent uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crescent misses with a body kick.
Crescent throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie 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.
Crescent working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crescent wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Crescent keeps moving.
Crescent pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Crescent tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crescent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crescent cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Crescent throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crescent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crescent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crescent tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crescent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crescent misses with a double jab.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crescent pinned against the cage. Crescent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mornington Crescent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Crescent.
Crescent misses with the combination.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crescent misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crescent as he avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Crescent.
Crescent tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mornington Crescent.
I think Crescent 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mornington Crescent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Macomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willie Macomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flagg trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Macomb from controlling successfully.
Macomb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flagg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macomb stopping the sweep attempt from Flagg.
Flagg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macomb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flagg pulls Macomb in to control the position.
Macomb stops Flagg from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Flagg has closed the distance and engaged Macomb in a clinch.
Flagg is pressed up against the cage. Macomb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flagg down to the mat. Flagg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flagg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flagg throws a leg kick but Macomb moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb shoots in and bounces Flagg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flagg is controlling Macomb's posture.
Macomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Flagg is retaining full guard.
Flagg looking for a sweep. Not yet Flagg, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flagg holds on and takes a little breather.
Macomb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Macomb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flagg managing to control the position.
Macomb preventing the sweep.
Macomb 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.
Macomb is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown but Flagg shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macomb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flagg.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
Macomb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
Flagg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flagg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macomb is out of range and Flagg settles back down.
Macomb fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Macomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macomb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macomb lands a nice forearm strike.
Flagg is looking for a sweep.
Macomb trying to control the position but Flagg is working away.
Flagg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to get to full guard but Macomb has control of the leg.
Macomb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macomb trying to pass the guard but Flagg defending well.
Flagg is looking to control Macomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flagg avoid being mounted?
Macomb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flagg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Macomb checks it well.
Flagg is looking to land body kicks.
Macomb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flagg is fending him off so far but Macomb persists. Nope, Flagg circles away and we're back to standing.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flagg is trying to escape the mount.
Macomb avoids the attempt from Flagg to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macomb has control of Flagg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Flagg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macomb working for a submission but Flagg is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flagg is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Macomb wants to finish this one by submission but Flagg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Macomb.
Flagg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macomb stops Flagg from getting back to his feet.
Flagg is looking to control Macomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flagg avoid being mounted?
Macomb trying to control the action but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Flagg gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Macomb dominated that round.
That's time! Macomb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flagg tries to clinch there but Macomb circles away.
Flagg stuffs the takedown.
Macomb shoots for a takedown but Flagg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macomb shoots and misses
and Flagg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Macomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macomb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macomb 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.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Macomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macomb controlling the position.
Macomb is looking for a triangle but Flagg pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Macomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macomb had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Flagg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Macomb Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Flagg's back instead.
Macomb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg turns into Macomb and is now in his guard.
Macomb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macomb controlling Flagg's posture.
Macomb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macomb working for a triangle but Flagg defends it easily.
Flagg wanted to stand there but Macomb had control of the position.
Macomb trying to control the position.
Flagg throwing strikes from guard but Macomb blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macomb has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Flagg doesn't defend quickly enough and Macomb has managed to lock this one up! Can Flagg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Macomb on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willie Macomb!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze do caixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Viera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Viera!
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, Ze do caixao!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
do caixao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viera's waist but Viera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing do caixao off to one side.
do caixao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viera finds it's way round the side to connect with do caixao's head.
Ze do caixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Viera. That snapped do caixao's head back.
do caixao tries to close the distance and clinch but Viera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viera circles away from the clinch attempt.
do caixao throws a lazy uppercut
and Viera counters with a one-two to the body.
do caixao is rocked!
Viera misses with a double jab.
do caixao is still on wobbly legs! Can Viera finish him?
Viera throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh do caixao colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Viera as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and do caixao is left battered and dazed whilst Viera and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Viera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mace Windu (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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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seymour Butts!
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, Mace Windu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butts throws a nice looking combination but Windu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Windu is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it.
Windu is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it.
Butts throws a series of punches but Windu avoids them all with ease.
Butts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Windu circles away.
Windu moves into range and clinches up with Butts.
Butts avoids the elbow strike from Windu, against the cage.
Windu lands a damaging elbow.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Butts blocks an elbow strike.
Windu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butts's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Windu.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butts blocks an elbow strike.
Windu throws an elbow that misses.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butts's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Windu throws an elbow but misses.
Butts blocks the elbow strike.
Windu throws an elbow that misses.
Windu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Windu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Windu pushes off an throws an elbow but Butts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butts blocks the elbow strike.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Windu avoiding damage.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Windu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Windu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Windu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Windu lands an elbow inside that Butts shrugs off.
Butts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Windu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Windu lands a nice elbow.
Windu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Windu misses with an elbow over the top.
Windu throws an elbow that misses.
Butts jumps guard but Windu stands there with Butts around his waist. Butts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seymour Butts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Windu.
Butts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Windu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Windu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Windu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Butts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu lands an elbow that stopped Butts in his tracks for a moment.
Butts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Windu smiles and moves away.
Windu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butts misses with a wild combination.
Butts misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Windu.
Butts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Butts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Windu as he avoids it easily.
Windu doesn't manage to clinch there - Butts circles away.
Butts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Windu pinned against the cage. Windu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butts is breathing heavily.
Windu tries to clinch but Butts is having none of it.
Butts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Windu but Windu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Windu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Windu fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Windu dodges the punch combination from Butts.
Windu wants to clinch.
Butts looks for a takedown but Windu sprawls well.
Windu has managed to clinch.
Butts blocks an elbow strike.
Butts avoids the elbow strike from Windu, against the cage.
Windu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Windu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Windu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Windu lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Windu lands an elbow inside that Butts shrugs off.
Windu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
Windu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Windu pushes off an throws an elbow but Butts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Windu throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Windu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Windu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Windu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Windu doesn't manage to clinch there - Butts circles away.
Windu tries to close the distance and clinch but Butts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Windu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butts, pushing him back against the cage.
Windu lands an elbow that stopped Butts in his tracks for a moment.
Windu lands a damaging elbow.
Windu lands an elbow that stopped Butts in his tracks for a moment.
Butts avoids the elbow strike from Windu, against the cage.
Butts tries to pull guard but Windu holds him up against the cage and eventually Butts drops back down to his feet.
Butts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Butts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Windu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butts blocks an elbow strike.
Windu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Windu throws an elbow but misses.
Windu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Windu throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butts's brow.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Windu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Windu misses with an elbow over the top.
Butts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Windu prevents it.
Windu lands a damaging elbow.
Windu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Butts avoids the elbow strike from Windu, against the cage.
Butts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Windu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butts blocks an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu throws an elbow but it misses.
Windu misses with an elbow over the top.
Windu throws an elbow but it misses.
Windu misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butts's brow.
Butts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Butts tries to pull guard but Windu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seymour Butts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windu throws an elbow but it misses.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
Windu lands a damaging elbow.
Butts is rocked!
Butts blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Butts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windu misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Windu.
Butts blocks an elbow strike.
Butts seems to have got his legs back now.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Windu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Windu.
Butts takes an elbow to the temple.
Windu lands an elbow just above Butts 's eye.
Windu throws an elbow that misses.
Windu has Butts pressed against the cage. He pushes Butts back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Windu throws a beautiful elbow that sends Butts crashing to the floor! Windu piles on the pressure with more strikes! Butts is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mace Windu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry KayO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera has chosen MOVE BITCH as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Small Fry KayO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KayO throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from KayO. No joy for Cabrera on that attempt.
Cabrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in KayO's guard.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera prevents KayO from getting back to his feet.
KayO keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
KayO keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cabrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing.
KayO will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabrera is pushing down on KayO's leg trying to pass to half guard. KayO is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
KayO wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
KayO throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from KayO lands but Cabrera takes it in his stride.
Cabrera is rocked!
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can KayO finish him?
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by KayO.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
KayO is breathing heavily.
KayO lands with a right and another and another! Cabrera is in big trouble! KayO lands again and this time it's lights out for Cabrera! A quality knockout there for KayO.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Small Fry KayO!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
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, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Zslevski sprawls well.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zslevski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zslevski tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zslevski misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zslevski tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Zslevski is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Zslevski can't escape the position.
Zslevski is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zslevski is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Zslevski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zslevski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zslevski is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zslevski working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Zslevski keeps moving.
Gracie passes Zslevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is tying to control. Zslevski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Zslevski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie is thwarting Zslevski's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Zslevski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Zslevski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Zslevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Zslevski's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zslevski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Zslevski is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zslevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zslevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zslevski misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zslevski's guard now.
Gracie trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zslevski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zslevski wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Zslevski is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Zslevski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Zslevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zslevski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zslevski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie just looking to survive in the bad position.
Gracie turns into Zslevski and is now in his guard.
Gracie trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Zslevski misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Zslevski circles away easily
and Zslevski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zslevski's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Zslevski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Zslevski maintains control.
Helio Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zslevski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but Zslevski pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie tries to control the position but Zslevski now has his back.
Zslevski trying to control momentarily.
Zslevski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Zslevski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zslevski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zslevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski is tying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie trying to hold on to Zslevski's head to control him but Zslevski postures up.
Zslevski trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Zslevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie wants to control but Zslevski is having none of it.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmir Zslevski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zslevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zslevski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zslevski throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Zslevski tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Zslevski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zslevski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Zslevski pushes his legs off easily.
Zslevski 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.
Zslevski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Zslevski's posture.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zslevski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Zslevski tries to pass.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Zslevski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zslevski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zslevski is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zslevski! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zslevski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rich Dreyfuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takihashi Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Dreyfuss 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 lightweight 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, Rich Dreyfuss!
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, Takihashi Ono!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreyfuss throws a head kick that Ono semi-blocks.
Ono looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ono changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dreyfuss tries to avoid it but Ono manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dreyfuss to the ground. Dreyfuss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dreyfuss looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.
Dreyfuss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ono shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreyfuss sprawls well. He's pushed Ono's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dreyfuss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dreyfuss is landing with some decent strikes but Ono is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dreyfuss looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dreyfuss unloading with bombs!
Dreyfuss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ono's face.
Dreyfuss landing shots from mount.
Ono taking shots to the head.
Dreyfuss landing shots from mount.
Ono is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreyfuss lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ono is still in real trouble! Can Dreyfuss finish him?
Dreyfuss lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ono is in a horrible position here. Dreyfuss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dreyfuss with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfuss with a couple of short strikes.
Ono taking shots to the head.
Dreyfuss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ono looks a forlorn figure.
Dreyfuss lands a nice shot to the head.
Dreyfuss working Ono over with strikes here.
Ono seems to have recovered his senses.
Dreyfuss lands a big shot there that rocks Ono but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ono tries to hold on but Dreyfuss pushes him away.
Dreyfuss punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Dreyfuss connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ono regains half guard.
Ono is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dreyfuss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dreyfuss's back!
Ono slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ono throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dreyfuss!
Ono trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dreyfuss doesn't escape.
Ono is trying to stick to Dreyfuss's back but Dreyfuss is turning into Ono. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ono's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dreyfuss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dreyfuss won't allow Ono to get back to his feet.
Dreyfuss scoring with some ground and pound.
Ono throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ono is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ono is taking a breather. Dreyfuss 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.
Dreyfuss is staying active underneath Ono, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dreyfuss wants to get back to full guard.
Ono is tying to control. Dreyfuss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dreyfuss wants to improve his position but Ono is controlling well.
Ono prevents Dreyfuss from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono prevents Dreyfuss from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dreyfuss has closed the distance and engaged Ono in a clinch.
Dreyfuss is trying to break free.
Dreyfuss gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dreyfuss is thwarting Ono's attempts to control the position.
Dreyfuss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dreyfuss is thwarting Ono's attempts to control the position.
Dreyfuss wants to stand up but Ono is controlling the position.
Ono wants to improve his position but Dreyfuss is controlling well.
Dreyfuss is pressing down on Ono's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ono is holding on for now.
Dreyfuss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dreyfuss counters with a three punch combo that has Ono backing up. Ono nods at Dreyfuss to acknowledge the strikes.
Rich Dreyfuss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takihashi Ono.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dreyfuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ono takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreyfuss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dreyfuss counters with a one-two to the body.
Ono has his takedown stuffed
and Dreyfuss counters with a nice body shot.
Dreyfuss takes the fight into the clinch.
Dreyfuss goes for a takedown attempt but Ono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ono looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dreyfuss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dreyfuss is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Dreyfuss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dreyfuss tries a low kick but Ono avoids it.
Dreyfuss misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dreyfuss.
Dreyfuss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dreyfuss lands a few punches from side control.
Dreyfuss working the ground and pound from side control.
Ono taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ono takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dreyfuss working the ground and pound.
Dreyfuss scoring with punches from side control.
Dreyfuss working the body and head with strikes.
Dreyfuss cracks Ono with a big right hand but Ono just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ono is breathing heavily.
Dreyfuss is working Ono over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ono can't do much from the bottom here.
Ono takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfuss lands a nice forearm strike.
Ono is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dreyfuss lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dreyfuss.
Dreyfuss is thwarting Ono's attempts to control the position.
Dreyfuss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ono wants to control but Dreyfuss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dreyfuss looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ono looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ono trying to control the action but Dreyfuss is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ono uses his free foot to push down on Dreyfuss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dreyfuss.
Dreyfuss can't escape the position.
Ono trying to control but Dreyfuss is having none of it.
Dreyfuss is working to get back to half guard.
Ono looking to control but Dreyfuss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dreyfuss is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfuss is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ono looking to control but Dreyfuss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dreyfuss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ono won't let Dreyfuss get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ono throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dreyfuss because Ono loaded up on that one.
Dreyfuss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dreyfuss looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ono has the hooks in. Dreyfuss is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dreyfuss holding both Ono 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dreyfuss can't escape the position.
Ono doesn't have the hooks in and Dreyfuss manages to turn into his guard.
Dreyfuss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ono's head.
Ono trying to keep a closed guard but Dreyfuss is proving a slippery customer.
Dreyfuss postures up in Ono's guard and throws a big left but Ono blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dreyfuss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dreyfuss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dreyfuss.
Dreyfuss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Dreyfuss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dreyfuss clinches up against the cage.
Ono successfully pulls guard.
Dreyfuss postures up.
Ono keeping full guard, as Dreyfuss tries to pass.
Dreyfuss is looking to stand up but Ono won't let him.
Ono trying to control the position.
Dreyfuss is looking to work some ground and pound but Ono has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dreyfuss gets a clinch.
Dreyfuss gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dreyfuss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono wants to control but Dreyfuss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ono is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dreyfuss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dreyfuss's back!
Dreyfuss is really stuck here.
Dreyfuss is trying to stand back up.
Rich Dreyfuss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ono is trying to stick to Dreyfuss's back but Dreyfuss is turning into Ono. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ono's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dreyfuss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ono trying to keep a closed guard but Dreyfuss is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dreyfuss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dreyfuss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dreyfuss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dreyfuss working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Dreyfuss.
Ono trying to control from the bottom.
Dreyfuss prevents Ono from improving his position.
Ono gets full guard.
Dreyfuss stopping the sweep attempt from Ono.
Ono pulls Dreyfuss in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfuss wanted to stand there but Ono had control of the position.
Ono lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dreyfuss!
Dreyfuss tries to reverse the position but Ono maintains control.
Dreyfuss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dreyfuss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dreyfuss tries to get to full guard but Ono has control of the leg.
Ono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dreyfuss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dreyfuss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ono throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreyfuss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dreyfuss tries to bum rush Ono with a series of wild strikes but Ono uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takihashi Ono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreyfuss looks to land a left hand but Ono moved out of range nicely.
Ono gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dreyfuss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ono wants to improve his position but Dreyfuss is controlling well.
Dreyfuss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dreyfuss winds up and cracks Ono with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dreyfuss with the ground and pound but Ono uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ono managing to control the position.
Dreyfuss chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Dreyfuss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dreyfuss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Dreyfuss!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Rando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores has chosen Mr vegas HOT FUK as his entrance music. Omar Flores has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Basic striking
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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, William Rando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Omar Flores!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rando tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Flores shoots in and bounces Rando off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rando is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flores must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rando is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flores throws a strike but Rando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rando trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rando has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flores is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flores tries to pull guard but Rando holds him up against the cage and eventually Flores drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flores.
Flores prevents the takedown attempt.
Flores is pressed up against the cage. Rando has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flores down to the mat. Flores avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Rando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rando but Rando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flores looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rando!
Rando is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rando bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flores working a defensive guard here.
Flores has his hands on Rando's head, controlling the position.
Rando trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rando scoring with some ground and pound.
Rando decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flores, up you get!
Flores slips a jab and a cross from Rando.
Rando stuffs the takedown attempt from Flores. Flores gets slowly back to his feet.
William Rando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Flores with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rando checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rando has closed the distance and engaged Flores in a clinch.
Rando can't break the clinch.
Rando stops a takedown attempt from Flores.
Rando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Rando won't allow it.
Rando manages to break the clinch.
Flores fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rando lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flores shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rando's guard.
Flores missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flores lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rando works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rando, up you get!
Flores fails with a takedown attempt.
Omar Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores shoots in but Rando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flores throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rando's waist but Rando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flores off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Flores or perhaps it was just good defense by Rando which made him look bad.
Flores has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rando finds it's way round the side to connect with Flores's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.
Flores gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flores is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores is looking to advance position but Rando won't allow it.
Rando is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rando avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Flores dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flores looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rando moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Flores takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rando with a jab.
Flores fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Rando does no damage.
Flores shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rando but Rando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
William Rando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Flores.
Rando moves into range and clinches up with Flores.
Rando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rando.
Rando throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Rando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flores shoots for a double leg takedown but Rando sprawls well. He's pushed Flores's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rando displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rando misses with a wild combination.
Rando tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rando is looking to clinch.
Flores shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rando pinned against the cage. Rando gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rando drives through and clinches with Flores against the cage.
Rando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores shoots in and drives through. Rando sprawls well.
A punch combination from Rando misses.
Rando fails to land with a series of punches.
Flores wants to clinch but Rando slips to the side
and Rando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flores fails with the takedown
and Rando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rando swinging wilding here.
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rando counters with a left to the body.
Flores shoots in and drives through. Rando sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rando is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flores wants to control from the top but Rando keeps moving.
Omar Flores has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rando pushes Flores off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Rando misses.
William Rando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rando scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rando misses with a wild combination.
Rando tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
Rando moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rando counters with a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Rando scores with a four punch combination!
Rando displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rando slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
Rando throws a nice looking combination but Flores bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flores tries to clinch up
and Rando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rando but Rando pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flores tries for a takedown but Rando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flores shoots in and drives through. Rando sprawls well.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Rando tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores tries for a takedown but Rando circles away easily
and Rando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores tries for a takedown but Rando circles away easily
and Rando counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flores's head backwards.
Rando misses with the combination.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt
and Rando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rando gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flores.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Flores with that takedown attempt.
Rando tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
Flores keeps the fight on the outside.
Rando looks to land a combination. Flores sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rando looks to land a combination but Flores avoids it well.
Flores closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rando circles away.
Rando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rando scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rando blocks a head kick by Flores.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rando doesn't manage to clinch there - Flores circles away.
Rando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rando dips to his left and cracks Flores with an uppercut!
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Rando is working the combinations to good effect here.
Flores takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flores fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Rando dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rando has Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rando is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flores drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rando gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flores tries for a takedown but Rando manages to get underhooks.
William Rando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rando moves into the clinch.
Rando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Rando wants to get back to striking at distance but Flores won't allow it.
Rando lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Rando.
Flores will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rando up against the cage.
Rando is trying to break free.
Flores is trying to break the clinch but Rando has him pressed against the cage.
Rando tries to break the clinch but Flores is controlling the position.
Flores prevents Rando from breaking the clinch.
Flores tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rando manages to break the clinch.
Flores takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rando lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rando lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flores backs up against the cage.
Rando scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Rando.
Flores takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rando circles away.
Rando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Flores has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rando swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Flores scores a takedown into full mount!
Flores wants to control the pace but Rando is squirming around nicely.
Flores lands a big shot there that rocks Rando but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores lands a big elbow.
Flores working the ground and pound effectively.
Flores scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rando?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rando slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rando trying to control from the bottom.
Flores is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rando makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rando working for submissions but it's allowed Flores to get to half guard.
Flores seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flores wants to pass to mount but Rando is defending the position.
Rando blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flores.
Flores is trying to control the action in half guard but Rando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flores slips a nice elbow through Rando's hands, connecting with Rando's forehead.
Flores is looking for a kimura here.
Flores with the ground and pound but Rando uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rando is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flores advances position into side control!
Flores in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rando wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Flores in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rando tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flores wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Flores crashes against the mat.
Rando tries to escape but Flores is in control.
Rando is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rando is looking for a sweep. Flores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Rando.
I think Rando 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Flores!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Sverd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
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, Eirik Sverd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sverd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skjelbred checks it well.
A head kick misses from Sverd.
A head kick misses from Sverd.
Sverd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skjelbred manages to avoid it.
Sverd 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.
Skjelbred manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sverd manages to get himself to full guard.
Skjelbred tries to stand but Sverd is controlling from the bottom.
Skjelbred won't allow Sverd to sweep him here.
Sverd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skjelbred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sverd had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Skjelbred is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sverd Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Skjelbred's back instead.
Skjelbred trying to control the position but Sverd manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sverd is looking for the choke from the back position but Skjelbred is controlling his hands well.
Skjelbred is keeping busy.
Sverd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sverd looks gassed!
Sverd is looking for a choke. Skjelbred gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Skjelbred manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Skjelbred controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skjelbred stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Skjelbred tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sverd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skjelbred's waist but Skjelbred gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sverd off to one side.
Skjelbred wants to clinch up but Sverd keeps it at a distance.
Skjelbred moves into the clinch.
Sverd fails to pull guard.
Skjelbred lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skjelbred lands a nice elbow.
Sverd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skjelbred unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sverd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skjelbred throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sverd blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sverd up against the cage.
Skjelbred with a knee to the head.
Skjelbred trying to land knees to the body.
Skjelbred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sverd.
John Skjelbred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Sverd.
Skjelbred is looking to clinch.
Sverd fails with the takedown.
Sverd fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sverd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sverd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sverd fails with the takedown.
Sverd feints and then cracks Skjelbred's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skjelbred down.
Sverd fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Sverd or perhaps it was just good defense by Skjelbred which made him look bad.
Sverd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skjelbred moves away.
Sverd misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sverd, right into the meat.
Skjelbred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sverd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sverd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skjelbred as he avoids it easily.
Sverd misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An inside leg kick from Sverd misses.
Skjelbred tries to clinch there but Sverd circles away.
Eirik Sverd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skjelbred blocks the body kick.
Sverd shoots in but Skjelbred avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sverd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skjelbred's guard.
Sverd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skjelbred trying to keep a closed guard but Sverd is proving a slippery customer.
Sverd looking to sit in guard and control but Skjelbred gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sverd keeping busy on the bottom but Skjelbred has passed one foot through into half guard.
Skjelbred trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Skjelbred will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skjelbred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sverd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skjelbred moves out of range of the body kick.
Skjelbred is looking to slow Sverd down with leg kicks.
Sverd tries for a takedown but Skjelbred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skjelbred avoids the body shot from Sverd.
Sverd throws a chopping leg kick but Skjelbred manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skjelbred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sverd. Sverd obviously looking to wear him down.
Skjelbred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sverd.
Skjelbred throws a head kick that half lands.
Sverd is rocked!
Horrible takedown by Sverd or perhaps it was just good defense by Skjelbred which made him look bad.
Sverd is still on wobbly legs! Can Skjelbred finish him?
John Skjelbred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skjelbred gets a clinch.
Skjelbred misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sverd.
Skjelbred breaks from the clinch.
Sverd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sverd seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Skjelbred. No joy for Sverd on that attempt.
John Skjelbred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Sverd.
Sverd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skjelbred counters with an inside leg kick.
Sverd is breathing heavily.
Skjelbred rushes Sverd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skjelbred lands an uppercut.
Sverd looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Skjelbred - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sverd is looking to break free of the clinch but Skjelbred has double underhooks.
Skjelbred throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sverd blocks it with crossed arms.
Sverd can't break the clinch.
Sverd jumps guard and drags Skjelbred to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sverd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skjelbred has picked Sverd up and slammed him! Sverd can't keep hold of the triangle and Skjelbred manages to pass to side control!
Sverd is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skjelbred is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skjelbred content just to control the position here.
Sverd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sverd looking to sit in guard and control but Skjelbred gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sverd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skjelbred stacks Sverd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skjelbred!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sverd tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sverd working to try and regain half guard.
Skjelbred controlling the position easily from mount.
Skjelbred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sverd is looking to escape.
Sverd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sverd doesn't escape.
Skjelbred keeps control of the position as Sverd tries to break free.
Skjelbred is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sverd has hold of Skjelbred's leg, trying to break free but it's let Skjelbred lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sverd is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Skjelbred throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Skjelbred!
John Skjelbred is the new lightweight champion!
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