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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gravel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Gravel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Gravel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed pushes Gravel up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Gravel, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Gravel against the cage but Gravel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creed gets caught flat footed, as Gravel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Creed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gravel drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Gravel off! Gravel jumps back into Creed's guard.
Gravel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Creed working for submissions but it's allowed Gravel to get to half guard.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravel tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gravel stands up and beckons Creed to join him on the feet.
Gravel misses with a takedown attempt
and Creed counters by clinching up.
Creed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gravel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gravel pulls guard effortlessly.
Creed postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gravel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Creed, into his guard.
Gravel gets to his feet - Creed follows without any prompting.
Creed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed with a nice head shot there.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravel is keeping the position for now.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
Creed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gravel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Creed wants to sweep here but Gravel controlling him for the moment.
Creed throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Creed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gravel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravel tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creed is on top in guard.
Creed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Creed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gravel pulls Creed in to control the position.
Creed advances position into side control!
Creed tries for a kimura but Gravel is defending well.
Creed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Creed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gravel taking a bit of punishment here - Creed scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gravel prevents Creed from improving position.
Creed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gravel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Creed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gravel!
Creed working for a guillotine from mount but Gravel is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gravel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gravel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creed fails to land the takedown.
Gravel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gravel dives on top into guard.
Gravel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravel wanted to stand there but Creed had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gravel works over Creed's head and body with a nice combination.
Gravel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Creed.
Creed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gravel looking to control.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gravel is keeping the position for now.
Gravel 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.
Creed stops Gravel from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gravel can't keep his opponent in guard - Creed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Creed wants to work for an arm triangle but Gravel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Creed is pressing down on Gravel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gravel is holding on for now.
Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Gravel is defending well.
Creed trying to pass the guard but Gravel defending well.
Creed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gravel defends it well.
Creed is looking for a kimura but Gravel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Creed to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravel has one foot on Creed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Creed closes the distance and clinches.
Gravel gets underhooks to prevent Creed's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Creed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gravel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Creed's best efforts.
Gravel gets back to full guard.
Creed pushing down on Gravel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gravel is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Creed pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Gravel is defending well.
Gravel is defending against the submission attempts here by Creed.
Gravel is positioning himself well to prevent Creed advancing to mount.
Creed is looking for a kimura here.
Creed is thwarting Gravel's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravel looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Creed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Creed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Creed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Victor Creed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gravel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Creed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gravel defending well though.
Creed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gravel wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Creed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gravel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creed.
Gravel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gravel.
Creed stands and throws Gravel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gravel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Creed tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Creed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gravel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gravel is trying to get back to full guard.
Creed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gravel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creed.
Creed prevents Gravel from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravel gets back to full guard.
Gravel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gravel dives on top into guard.
Creed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Creed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gravel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gravel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed pushes Gravel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gravel throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gravel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Creed's guard.
Gravel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gravel wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Creed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gravel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creed looking for a guillotine here but Gravel defends easily.
Mike Gravel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravel with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Creed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josu Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hussain's choice of entrance music: Wicked. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josu Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hussain prevents Ander from improving position.
Hussain tries to improve position but can't.
Hussain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ander landing a few strikes.
Ander has hold of Hussain's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hussain seems comfortable defending it but Ander has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hussain is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hussain is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ander couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josu Ander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Philip McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Nightmare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Philip McCoy's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Nightmare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Philip McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare misses with a head kick.
Philip McCoy shoots in and drives through. Nightmare sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Nightmare.
Nightmare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nightmare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nightmare.
Philip McCoy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philip McCoy sneaks back into half guard.
Philip McCoy manages to get to full guard.
Philip McCoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nightmare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nightmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Philip McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Philip McCoy keeping full guard, as Nightmare tries to pass.
Nightmare is breathing heavily.
Philip McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Philip McCoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Philip McCoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nightmare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philip McCoy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nightmare, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare throws a sloppy head kick and Philip McCoy moves out of range easily.
Philip McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and Nightmare counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Freddy Nightmare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Philip McCoy.
Nightmare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philip McCoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Philip McCoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Philip McCoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nightmare is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philip McCoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Philip McCoy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nightmare bucks up and throws Philip McCoy to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Freddy Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmare lands a high kick!
Nightmare throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Philip McCoy crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Freddy Nightmare!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Maboose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakuraba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gimme Shelter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Maboose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakuraba Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maboose shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maboose passes into side control.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maboose misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Maboose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maboose avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie parries the strikes from Maboose easily there. Maboose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Maboose drags him back down.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maboose scores a takedown into full mount!
Maboose looking to ground and pound but Gracie is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maboose prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Maboose punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maboose looking to finish with strikes here!
Maboose throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Maboose.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Maboose avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maboose misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Maboose has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maboose raining down shots from the mount!
Maboose unloading with bombs!
Maboose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maboose lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maboose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie regains half guard.
Maboose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maboose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie won't allow Maboose to pass to mount.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie has his foot on Maboose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maboose works his way back into a safe position though.
Maboose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Maboose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maboose manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Maboose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to control the action but Maboose is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maboose tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie moves into full mount! Maboose won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maboose is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maboose is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakuraba Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maboose gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Maboose has control of the leg.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maboose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maboose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maboose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Maboose.
Maboose lands strikes from half guard.
Maboose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jim Maboose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Maboose frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Maboose is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sakuraba Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robson de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and math scolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, math scolar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by de Souza. That's going to slow scolar down.
de Souza throws a nice looking combination but scolar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
de Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
scolar dodges the punch combination from de Souza.
de Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
de Souza throws a head kick that misses.
scolar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
de Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza misses with a head kick.
A head kick from de Souza lands but scolar takes it in his stride.
It looks like math scolar has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
scolar dodges the punch combination from de Souza.
A head kick misses from de Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
de Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Souza is breathing heavily.
de Souza tries to bum rush scolar with a series of wild strikes but scolar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick and scolar moves out of range easily.
scolar misses with a hook. de Souza ducked under it nicely.
scolar lands a head shot.
scolar misses with an uppercut.
de Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from scolar both land. Nice combination.
de Souza is rocked!
It looks like Robson de Souza has been cut.
scolar drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks de Souza right on the button. de Souza goes down! scolar follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! scolar gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). math scolar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Osama Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Robins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robins throws a nice looking combination but Harada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Robins. No joy for Harada on that attempt.
Robins throws a head kick that Harada semi-blocks.
Harada swats away the attempt to clinch by Robins.
Robins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robins connects with a nice looking jab.
Harada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robins dances in with a quick combination. Harada is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Robins snaps Harada's head back. Harada stumbles backwards against the cage. Robins steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Harada's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Harada just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osama Robins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Smyslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Demian Maia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasily Smyslov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyslov closes the distance and clinches up with Maia, looking for a takedown. Smyslov pushes Maia against the cage but Maia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smyslov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smyslov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smyslov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smyslov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
Maia is trying to improve his position.
Smyslov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smyslov moves into full mount!
Smyslov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smyslov. What's that going to do exactly?
Smyslov wants to control the pace but Maia is squirming around nicely.
Smyslov wants to take his opponent's back but Maia doesn't allow it.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
Smyslov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maia can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maia regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smyslov is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smyslov pulls his head out easily.
Maia tries to roll over but Smyslov keeps him under control.
Smyslov wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smyslov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyslov won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Smyslov from controlling successfully.
Smyslov has gone for a leg lock! Maia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyslov's guard.
Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smyslov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smyslov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smyslov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smyslov pushing down on Maia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Smyslov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Smyslov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smyslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Smyslov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smyslov works his way into full mount!
Maia can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasily Smyslov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smyslov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Smyslov which made him look bad.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Smyslov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maia!
Smyslov wants to take his opponent's back but Maia doesn't allow it.
Smyslov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maia turns into him and now he's in Smyslov's guard.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smyslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyslov, not yet.
Smyslov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smyslov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maia throws a strike but Smyslov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Smyslov defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smyslov trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Smyslov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maia's guard.
Smyslov wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Smyslov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smyslov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Smyslov eventually gives up the hold.
Smyslov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maia gets full guard.
Maia is looking for a triangle here but Smyslov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maia is looking to regain half guard here but Smyslov keeps moving and retains side control.
Smyslov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maia's legs.
Smyslov controlling the position from side mount.
Maia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyslov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maia throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smyslov pulls his head out easily.
Maia is not content to let Smyslov control the position.
Smyslov seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.
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.
Smyslov is trying to control the action in half guard but Maia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smyslov seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.
Maia gets full guard.
Maia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Smyslov frees his head nicely. Oh but Maia has switched to an armbar! Smyslov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Demian Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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22
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Zorin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zorin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zorin's legs.
Zorin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zorin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zorin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knight postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zorin tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zorin!
Zorin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knight cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.
Knight misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zorin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zorin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorin keeps working.
Zorin is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zorin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Zorin has wrist control.
Zorin keeping busy on the bottom but Knight has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zorin looks gassed!
Zorin is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zorin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zorin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is working Zorin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zorin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight wants to control from the top but Zorin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorin is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zorin is looking for a sweep.
Zorin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Zorin tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Zorin looking for submissions off his back.
Knight works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zorin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zorin prevents Knight from improving his position.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Zorin wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zorin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Zorin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zorin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knight prevents Zorin from moving into mount.
Zorin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Zorin in side control, throwing shots but Knight defends.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Zorin.
Zorin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zorin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zorin misses with the ground and pound.
Zorin is breathing heavily.
Knight is looking to regain half guard here but Zorin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Zorin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knight has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zorin but great work by Knight.
Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zorin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight tries to clinch but Zorin is having none of it.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zorin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zorin shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a single leg into guard. Zorin didn't expect that.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Zorin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zorin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Knight has his hands clasped together but Zorin extends an breaks Knight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zorin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Zorin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iversen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mastodon - Blood and Thunder. Antona comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Laid to Rest by Lamb of God kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Morten Iversen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iversen wants to clinch.
Iversen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antona is fending him off so far but Iversen persists. Nope, Antona circles away and we're back to standing.
Iversen clinches up against the cage.
Iversen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iversen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iversen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Iversen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen lands a nice shot to the head.
Antona in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Antona bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iversen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iversen tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iversen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Antona won't allow Iversen to get back to his feet.
Antona forces his way into half guard.
Antona trying to pass the guard but Iversen defending well.
Iversen is looking to escape.
Antona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iversen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Antona.
Iversen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antona on the ground.
Iversen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Iversen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Iversen is trying to get back to full guard.
Antona prevents Iversen from standing back up.
Antona moves nicely into side control.
Antona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Antona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iversen is trying to get back to his feet.
Iversen is trying to improve his position.
Antona tries for a kimura but Iversen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iversen, who protects the arm well.
Antona looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Iversen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iversen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Antona is controlling him well.
Iversen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Antona is working for a kimura but Iversen is defending it quite comfortably.
Iversen kicks Antona off and gets back to his feet.
Iversen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antona scoring well with a low kick there.
Morten Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iversen throws a shot from downtown. Antona moves away and avoids it.
Iversen misses with a wild body shot.
Iversen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Iversen avoids the head kick by Antona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aydine Antona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Iversen.
Antona throws a leg kick which misses Iversen's front leg but catches the back leg as Iversen tries to avoid it.
Iversen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antona swivels and escapes.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
Antona misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iversen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iversen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iversen.
Antona closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iversen to the mat! Iversen manages to get full guard.
Iversen tries to strike from the bottom.
Antona 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.
Antona passes Iversen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Antona 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.
Antona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen wants to get back to his feet.
Iversen wants to control but Antona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Antona works his way into side control.
Antona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iversen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Antona sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Iversen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Antona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iversen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antona is breathing heavily.
Iversen is looking to regain half guard here but Antona keeps moving and retains side control.
Antona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iversen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Iversen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen sneaks out the side door and pushes Antona away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Iversen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Antona looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Antona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iversen scores with punches from side control.
Iversen is looking to take a break and control but Antona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Iversen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Iversen tries to score with some ground and pound. Antona controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Antona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Antona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Antona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Antona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iversen wants to get up but he can't break Antona's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Antona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iversen with a nice head shot there.
Iversen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Antona is proving hard to escape from.
Antona keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.
Iversen throwing strikes from guard but Antona blocks nicely.
Iversen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Iversen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antona.
An inside leg kick lands from Antona.
Antona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iversen moves away.
A jab from Iversen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antona swats away the attempt to clinch by Iversen.
Antona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Iversen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona cracks the inside of Iversen's front leg.
Antona slips a straight right by Iversen.
A combination from Iversen does no damage.
Antona fails with the takedown
and Iversen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iversen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iversen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morten Iversen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iversen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iversen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Iversen.
No luck for Iversen with that takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Antona!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Iversen will feel that in the morning.
Antona lands a body shot.
Antona thows a body kick. Iversen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Antona throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
Antona throws a head kick that Iversen semi-blocks.
Morten Iversen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen misses with a hook. Antona ducked under it nicely.
Antona misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antona - that will leave a mark!
Iversen throws a hook but Antona avoids it easily.
Antona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antona is rocked!
Iversen missing with a left hand there. Antona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Iversen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Antona has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydine Antona!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Row's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who Da Champion. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Death Row!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee closes the distance and clinches up with Row, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes Row against the cage but Row circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Row shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee won't allow Row to sweep him here.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Row is keeping the position for now.
McGee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGee wanted to stand there but Row had control of the position.
McGee won't allow Row to sweep him here.
McGee looking to pass the guard.
Row has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
Row looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Row.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Row counters with a shoot takedown. McGee fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Row looking to pass the guard.
McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Row can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Row forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee actively working from the bottom here.
Row is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Row.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGee trying to control here.
Row trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it.
Row is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Row tries to pass to full mount but McGee defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Row feints and as McGee raises his hands in defense, Row changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Row is breathing heavily.
McGee is looking for a triangle but Row pushes his legs off easily.
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Row stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
McGee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGee keeping full guard, as Row tries to pass.
Row has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
Row drops back looking for a leg! McGee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGee manages to kick Row off! Row jumps back into McGee's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Row actively working from the bottom here.
McGee is pressing down on Row's thigh, looking to free his foot. Row is holding on for now.
Row looking for submissions off his back.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Row is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee is working for a submission of some sort.
McGee works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee working for a submission but Row is keeping him at bay.
Row is desperately trying to improve his position but McGee has a good base and remains in mount.
McGee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Row is in real trouble.
Row defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McGee is trying to stick to Row's back but Row is turning into McGee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McGee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Row.
Row pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Row has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McGee defend it? Row steps over the head and cranks it - McGee is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Row!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Death Row!
Death Row retains his heavyweight title!
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