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Kings of Rio 33 - Rage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Sagat!
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, Rufus Constantine!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat clinches up with Constantine and pushes him back against the cage.
Constantine is trying to break free.
Constantine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantine goes for a takedown attempt but Sagat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantine.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from Constantine.
Constantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sagat moves forwards but Constantine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rufus Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sagat lands in his opponent's guard.
Constantine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Constantine trying to strike off his back.
Constantine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagat's guard.
Constantine slips nicely into half guard.
Constantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Constantine lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Constantine.
Constantine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat is doing well to control the position and prevent Constantine from advancing to side control.
Sagat wants to get back to full guard.
Sagat tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Constantine thows a huge punch but Sagat dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Constantine throws out a loose jab but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
Constantine throws a looping overhand right but Sagat ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagat.
Constantine misses the shot to the body.
Constantine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
Constantine throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Constantine wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Constantine.
Constantine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagat's guard.
Constantine slips nicely into half guard.
Constantine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Constantine tries to pass to full mount but Sagat defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Constantine lands a nice short elbow.
Sagat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sagat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Constantine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Constantine wants to free his trapped foot but Sagat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constantine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagat defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constantine missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Constantine misses.
Constantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat slips a jab and a cross from Constantine.
Constantine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Constantine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sagat feints and as Constantine raises his hands in defense, Sagat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Constantine tries to strike from the bottom.
Constantine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sagat won't allow Constantine to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sagat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Constantine on the ground.
Sagat won't allow Constantine to pass to mount.
Sagat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Constantine.
Constantine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Constantine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Constantine looking to ground and pound but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat is trying desperately to improve position.
Constantine unloads with some shots from mount but Sagat bucks and avoids them well.
Sagat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Constantine misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus Constantine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Constantine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryoto Sagat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sagat.
Constantine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagat.
Sagat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sagat is keen to just control but Constantine is a slippery customer.
Constantine tries to roll over but Sagat keeps him under control.
Constantine gets full guard.
Constantine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Constantine wants to sweep here but Sagat controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sagat!
Sagat avoids a series of strikes thrown by Constantine.
Sagat blocking the ground and pound.
Sagat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sagat tries to hold on but Constantine pushes him away.
Constantine sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Constantine unloads with some shots from mount but Sagat bucks and avoids them well.
Constantine with the ground and pound from mount.
Constantine looking to ground and pound but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constantine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sagat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
Sagat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constantine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Constantine unloading with bombs!
Constantine thowing shots but they're missing.
Constantine thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rufus Constantine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constantine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Constantine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sagat because Constantine loaded up on that one.
Constantine with good strikes from the mount here!
Constantine throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sagat because Constantine loaded up on that one.
Constantine thowing shots but they're missing.
Constantine thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine looking to finish with strikes here!
Constantine throwing strikes here but Sagat is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Constantine unloads with some shots from mount but Sagat bucks and avoids them well.
Sagat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constantine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Constantine unloads with some shots from mount but Sagat bucks and avoids them well.
Constantine thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Constantine unloads with some shots from mount but Sagat bucks and avoids them well.
Constantine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sagat is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sagat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sagat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Constantine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Constantine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Constantine avoids the attempt from Sagat to control.
Sagat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sagat is pressing down on Constantine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Constantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantine preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagat 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.
Sagat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Sagat 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. And we move into the final round!
Constantine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sagat has time to react.
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantine.
Constantine blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Sagat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Constantine throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Constantine looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Constantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantine.
Constantine cracks Sagat with a good jab.
Sagat takes one to the chin there.
Constantine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagat.
Constantine misses with a wild body shot.
Sagat instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sagat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat pulls guard successfully.
Constantine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Constantine slips nicely into half guard.
Constantine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sagat's head.
Sagat gets back to full guard.
Constantine postures up in Sagat's guard and throws a big left but Sagat blocks it.
Constantine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagat is keeping the position for now.
Constantine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sagat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Constantine.
Constantine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Constantine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sagat slips under a jab.
Sagat slips under a jab from Constantine.
Constantine scores with a punch to the head.
Constantine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sagat's head backwards.
Constantine just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to de liver by Constantine. Beautiful body shot.
Constantine loads up on a big right hand but Sagat slips the punch.
Sagat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sagat takes one to the side of the head.
Sagat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sagat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sagat lands in his opponent's guard.
Sagat won't allow Constantine to sweep him here.
Constantine trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Constantine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Constantine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sagat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sagat wants to control but Constantine is keeping him busy.
Constantine wants to improve his position but Sagat is controlling well.
Constantine missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sagat pushes Constantine up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat breaks from the clinch.
Constantine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagat.
Constantine misses with a double jab
and Sagat counters with a head kick.
Sagat throws a head kick that half lands.
Constantine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sagat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Constantine thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Constantine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Constantine punching from mount but Sagat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sagat avoids a series of strikes thrown by Constantine.
Sagat is looking to get to half guard.
Sagat wants to control but Constantine is having none of it.
Sagat wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Constantine.
Constantine misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Sagat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sagat 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Sagat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jay myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). myles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is suk my dik. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lima's choice of entrance music: RAW. jay myles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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, jay myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Lima!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima scores with a takedown into myles's guard.
myles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lima looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
myles keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes myles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima is pressing down on myles's thigh, looking to free his foot. myles is holding on for now.
Lima moves nicely into side control.
Lima trying to control the action but myles is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lima has eaten all the pies!
Lima looks up at the clock and then as myles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lima smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lima trying to control the action but myles is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but myles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
myles keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in myles's guard.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima advances position into side control!
Lima wants to stand but myles is controlling his arm.
Lima lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear myles down.
Lima decides to stand back up.
Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but myles circles away.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but myles shows good takedown defense.
jay myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Lima.
myles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lima is fending him off so far but myles persists. Nope, Lima circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima shoots and misses
and myles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lima!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
myles controlling from the full mount.
myles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but myles has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima wants to hold on but myles pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lima regains half guard.
myles throwing shots but Lima is blocking nicely.
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
myles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has myles pinned against the cage. myles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
myles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
myles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
myles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but myles has him pressed against the cage.
Lima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but myles is keeping busy.
myles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lima tries to stall but myles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
myles breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Lima.
myles has managed to clinch.
Lima tries to break the clinch but myles is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima wants a takedown but no success here.
Lima has myles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. myles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
jay myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
myles is trying to stall.
myles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lima smiles and moves away.
Lima with a poor takedown
so myles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lima lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for myles!
Lima raining down shots from the mount!
myles is bucking up trying to escape but Lima cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
myles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lima.
Lima tries to control but myles wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
myles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to control the pace but myles is squirming around nicely.
Lima working for a submission but myles is keeping him at bay.
A nice elbow there by Lima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
myles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
myles working to try and regain half guard.
Lima gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and myles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by myles.
myles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lima smiles and moves away.
Lima tries for a takedown but myles circles away easily
and myles counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and myles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lima won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
myles controlling from side mount.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite myles's best efforts.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but myles is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
myles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that jay myles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
myles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lima to the mat! Lima manages to get full guard.
Lima controls myles momentarily but myles frees himself.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima wants to control but myles passes easily into half guard.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima pushes a forearm under myles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, myles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Lima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Martin!
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, Matt Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin has Ghandi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghandi has clasped his hands together around Martin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ghandi decides to stand back up. Ghandi steps back and let's Martin get back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghandi blocks the leg kick.
Martin throws a series of punches but Ghandi avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghandi blocks the leg kick.
Ghandi slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghandi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghandi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ghandi is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Ghandi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Ghandi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin tries to clinch but Ghandi moves out of range.
Paul Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin is looking to clinch but Ghandi is avoiding it.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghandi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Ghandi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghandi swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
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.
Martin shoots in but Ghandi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Ghandi swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Ghandi fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Ghandi.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghandi circles away.
Ghandi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ghandi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Ghandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ghandi has hold of Martin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Martin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ghandi cranks the arm and Martin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Martin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Ghandi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Remod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamaz Otstoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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264 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kane Remod!
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, Kamaz Otstoev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otstoev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Remod looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Otstoev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Remod is not content to let Otstoev control the position.
Otstoev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Remod prevents Otstoev from improving position.
Remod is looking to reverse the position.
Otstoev trying to control the action but Remod is working from the bottom.
Otstoev working the body and head with strikes.
Otstoev is looking to take a break and control but Remod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Otstoev works to advance to full mount. Remod defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otstoev working for a submission but Remod is keeping him at bay.
Otstoev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Remod is in all sorts of trouble here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Otstoev has eaten all the pies!
Otstoev takes Remod's back.
Otstoev struggling to land strikes to the head as Remod covers up.
Remod rolls, trying to escape but Otstoev keeps control of the position.
Otstoev is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Remod taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Otstoev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamaz Otstoev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's entrance music is Megadeth-Trust. A fine choice. Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Domination. The key to victory for Alex Ramirez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
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, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva but Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva uses from the top position.
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alex Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez stalks Da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Silva's face. Da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Da Silva darts in and clinches Ramirez up against the cage.
Da Silva avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ramirez takes an elbow to the temple.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Da Silva pushes Ramirez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Da Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramirez gets an underhook and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Ramirez fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Da Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Ramirez has managed to lock this one up! Can Da Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ramirez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmuckatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmuckatelli has chosen PANTERA COWBOYS FROM HELL as his entrance music. Joe Schmuckatelli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamal Jones's chin.
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Schmuckatelli!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmuckatelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Schmuckatelli frees his head quite easily.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones 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 one minute gone in the round.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones looking to control but Schmuckatelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmuckatelli tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schmuckatelli has worked his arm free - good work by Schmuckatelli!
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.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schmuckatelli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Schmuckatelli!
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schmuckatelli has passed into half guard!
Schmuckatelli is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Schmuckatelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Schmuckatelli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Schmuckatelli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Schmuckatelli sprawls well.
Schmuckatelli misses with a body shot.
Schmuckatelli misses with a double jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is working for a kimura but Schmuckatelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones trying to control the action but Schmuckatelli is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli controlling the position well.
Schmuckatelli kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Joe Schmuckatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmuckatelli.
Jones shoots in but Schmuckatelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmuckatelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Schmuckatelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones feints and as Schmuckatelli raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Schmuckatelli is keeping the position.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Schmuckatelli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schmuckatelli is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmuckatelli stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmuckatelli has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Schmuckatelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmuckatelli lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jones falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Schmuckatelli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Arrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. Arrington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Flesh of My Flesh. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lamar Arrington!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrington looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Jab from Arrington.
It looks like Brian Fox has been cut.
Arrington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fox.
Arrington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arrington misses with an uppercut.
Fox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fox moves out of range of the body kick from Arrington.
Arrington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arrington misses with a combination
and Fox counters by clinching up.
Arrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox blocking some punches.
Arrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Arrington misses
and Fox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arrington's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a strike but Arrington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Arrington is having none of it.
Fox wants to sweep here but Arrington controlling him for the moment.
Arrington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two 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.
Fox looking for a sweep. Not yet Fox, not yet.
Arrington postures up.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arrington passes into half guard.
Arrington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fox tries to roll over but Arrington keeps him under control.
Fox is looking to get back to full guard here but Arrington has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to hold on but Arrington postures up.
Fox reaches up to try and control the position but Arrington seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fox rolls and tries to escape and now Arrington has his back!
Fox is really stuck here.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Arrington keeps control of the position as Fox tries to break free.
What can Fox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fox turns into Arrington and is now in his guard.
Fox wants to pass the guard but Arrington is keeping the position.
Arrington pulls Fox in close to his closed guard and prevents Fox from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Fox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arrington clinches but Fox breaks the clinch
and Fox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arrington's knee momentarily.
Arrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fox has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Arrington works to full guard.
Arrington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fox throws and elbow that misses. Arrington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fox's guard. Nice move by Arrington!
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arrington passes into half guard.
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.
Arrington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arrington tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
Arrington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fox to stand up.
Lamar Arrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Arrington throws a leg kick that misses.
Arrington tries to clinch there but Fox circles away.
Arrington clinches up with Fox and pushes him back against the cage.
Arrington misses with some punches.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Arrington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brian Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arrington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arrington manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrington is retaining full guard.
Fox trying to control but Arrington is working from the bottom.
Fox throwing strikes from guard but Arrington blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Arrington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arrington throws a shot to the body.
Arrington lands a with a good body shot.
A head kick by Arrington - that's a beauty! Fox is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Arrington can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lamar Arrington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwater's entrance music is For Whom the Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
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, Kid Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackwater to the mat! Blackwater manages to get full guard.
Blackwater throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blackwater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwater controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blackwater has Silva in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Blackwater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blackwater pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackwater working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackwater moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Blackwater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackwater connects with a single shot there.
Silva looks gassed!
Blackwater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackwater doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Blackwater is looking to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Blackwater shows good takedown defense.
Bronn Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Silva.
Blackwater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackwater but Blackwater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackwater throws an overhand right that has Silva reeling! Blackwater follows up with a more punches and Silva is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bronn Blackwater!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Cassius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios comes into the arena with Insane in the Membrane blaring out of the sound system. 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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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Cassius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick lands from Rios that sends Cassius to the canvas. Cassius tries to scramble back to his feet but Rios brings him back down into side control.
Cassius is rocked!
Cassius is looking for a sweep.
Cassius is still in real trouble! Can Rios finish him?
Rios trying to control the position but Cassius is working away.
Rios tries for a kimura but Cassius is defending well.
Cassius seems to have recovered his senses.
Cassius gets back to half guard.
Rios sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cassius tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
Rios is tying to control. Cassius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Rios seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cassius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cassius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Cassius is keeping the position.
Rios trying to control but Cassius is working from the bottom.
Cassius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cassius is looking for a triangle but Rios pushes his legs off easily.
Cassius looks gassed!
Cassius looking for a sweep. Not yet Cassius, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is in close to Cassius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Cassius.
Rios postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassius is keeping the position for now.
Rios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cassius is looking for a triangle but Rios pushes his legs off easily.
Rios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios forces Cassius back against the cage and clinches.
Cassius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassius has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cassius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rios gets through Cassius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rios with a knee to the head.
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.
Rios takes the fight into the clinch.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rios gets underhooks to prevent Cassius's takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Cassius.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassius tries to score a body lock takedown but Rios shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Cassius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cassius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rios tries to avoid it but Cassius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rios to the ground. Rios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassius fails to land the takedown.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassius tries to move into range but Rios moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rios lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Cassius fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios is looking to clinch but Cassius is avoiding it.
Rios cracks the inside of Cassius's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rios. That's going to slow Cassius down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios lands with a nice body kick.
Rios uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cassius has time to react.
Rios lands a head kick. Cassius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Cassius moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rios.
Rios misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigo Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios fakes the leg kick and cracks Cassius in the body.
Cassius walks into a left hand.
Cassius moves out of range as Rios throws a body kick.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rios sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cassius to the ground! Rios dives into full mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios prevents Cassius from getting the reversal.
Rios unloading with bombs!
Cassius is breathing heavily.
Rios working for a submission but Cassius is keeping him at bay.
Rios is landing with some decent strikes but Cassius is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios cracks Cassius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rios wants to control the pace but Cassius is squirming around nicely.
Cassius is trying desperately to improve position.
Cassius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rios is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cassius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rios looking to control but Cassius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cassius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Rios looking to control but Cassius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rios landing strikes from the mount.
Cassius is looking to improve his position but Rios isn't that keen on the idea.
Rios dominating with strikes here.
Rios tries to control but Cassius wriggling away.
Cassius working to try and regain half guard.
Rios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios landing strikes from the mount and Cassius is in trouble!
Rios prevents Cassius from getting the reversal.
Rios looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cassius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rios is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cassius has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Rios.
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.
Cassius is working to get back to half guard.
Rios looking to control but Cassius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rios lands a heavy elbow.
Rios prevents Cassius from getting the reversal.
Rios looking to control but Cassius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Rios.
Cassius is looking to improve his position but Rios isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rios dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Rios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios stuffs the takedown attempt from Cassius. Cassius gets slowly back to his feet.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassius blocks a head kick by Rios.
Cassius shoots for a double leg takedown but Rios sprawls well. He's pushed Cassius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassius fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Cassius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Cassius or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios which made him look bad.
Rios jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodrigo Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cassius takes a step back to recover.
Rios throws a body punch but Cassius moves out of range.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cassius's best efforts.
Cassius is working for a kimura here but Rios manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cassius's guard.
Cassius looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rios has picked Cassius up and slammed him! Cassius can't keep hold of the triangle and Rios manages to pass to side control!
Cassius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rios creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cassius is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios taking a breather here.
Rios working the head and body with strikes.
Cassius is trying to get back to half guard.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassius can do to turn this around?
Rios is working Cassius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rios decides to stand back up. Rios steps back and let's Cassius get back to his feet.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios moves into range and clinches up with Cassius.
Rios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rios has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios drives through and clinches with Cassius against the cage.
Cassius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Rios.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Cassius.
Rios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cassius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cassius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rios fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Cassius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Cassius or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios which made him look bad.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Rios. No joy for Cassius on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassius's sensitive parts.
Rios throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Cassius shoots in.
Rios lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cassius takes a step back to recover.
Rios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cassius if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rios circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rios.
Rios forces Cassius back against the cage and clinches.
Cassius looking for a takedown.
Rios breaks the clinch.
Cassius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Rios finds it's way through Cassius's defenses.
A head kick misses from Rios.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Maximus Cassius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rios.
Rios explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rios thuds his shin into the meat of Cassius's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rios 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Rios!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sabrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Pacquio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabrol comes to the cage accompanied by Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pacquio's choice of entrance music: In Harms Way. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sabrol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Pacquio!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sabrol.
Sabrol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabrol misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacquio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabrol throws a head kick that misses.
Sabrol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sabrol shoots in and drives through. Pacquio sprawls well.
Pacquio tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabrol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabrol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sabrol looks for a takedown but Pacquio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Sabrol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabrol throws a big shot that misses.
Sabrol shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquio.
Pacquio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabrol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabrol shoots in but Pacquio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sabrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquio.
Pacquio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabrol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquio tries to clinch there but Sabrol circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacquio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabrol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquio tries to clinch but Sabrol is having none of it.
Pacquio moves into range and clinches up with Sabrol.
Pacquio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sabrol wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacquio won't allow it.
Pacquio misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabrol has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pacquio regains guard immediately.
Sabrol looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sabrol wants to control from the top but Pacquio keeps moving.
Sabrol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabrol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabrol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquio wants to clinch.
Sabrol pushes Pacquio away with a front kick.
Pacquio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabrol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquio's waist but Pacquio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sabrol off to one side.
Sabrol throws a right hand that Pacquio ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquio also avoids with ease.
Sabrol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquio looks gassed!
Sabrol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol stalling.
Sabrol is just content to waste time from the top position. Pacquio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabrol wants to control from the top but Pacquio keeps moving.
Sabrol looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Sabrol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sabrol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricardo Sabrol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquio as Sabrol shoots in.
Sabrol throws a head kick that misses.
Pacquio is looking to clinch but Sabrol is avoiding it.
Pacquio wants to clinch.
Pacquio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquio as Sabrol shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Sabrol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquio slips under a jab from Sabrol.
Sabrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquio.
Decent striking displayed by Sabrol there.
Sabrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacquio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquio clinches with his opponent.
Sabrol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquio looking to throw knees to the head but Sabrol is blocking nicely.
Pacquio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pacquio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquio tries to land a knee to the head but Sabrol blocks with his arms.
Pacquio misses with an elbow strike.
Pacquio connects with a knee to the head.
Pacquio is breathing heavily.
Sabrol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabrol lands with a left to the head.
Sabrol pulls guard effortlessly.
Sabrol had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pacquio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sabrol Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pacquio's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabrol looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabrol working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pacquio is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sabrol has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pacquio taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Sabrol!
Ricardo Sabrol retains his welterweight title!
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