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FFB 35: Muerte vs. Ramirez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlett comes into the arena with Discipline (AE01) blaring out of the sound system. 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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203 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gay Al!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al 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.
Bartlett is looking to clinch.
Bartlett tries to clinch up but Al circles away and keeps his distance.
Al closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartlett circles away.
Bartlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartlett.
Al misses with a double jab.
Al misses the shot to the body.
Bartlett avoids the head kick by Al.
Vincent Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Al circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartlett gets the takedown into side control.
Bartlett wants to stand but Al has his arm trapped.
Bartlett trying to control the action but Al is working from the bottom.
Al is looking for a sweep.
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.
Bartlett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Al looks to land a combination but Bartlett avoids it well.
Al doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartlett counters by moving into the clinch.
Al tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartlett smiles and moves away.
Vincent Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gay Al.
Bartlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Al tries to clinch but Bartlett moves away
and Bartlett counters with a shoot takedown. Al fights it but they end up in guard.
Bartlett wants to get up but he can't break Al's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bartlett wants to control from the top but Al keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bartlett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al looking to control.
Al looking for a guillotine here but Bartlett defends easily.
Al working for submissions but it's allowed Bartlett to get to half guard.
Al looks gassed!
Bartlett wants to stand up but Al has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Al is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al trying to control here.
Bartlett tries to stand and escape but Al is controlling the position.
Al is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett wants to stand up but Al is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bartlett tries to clinch but Al is having none of it.
Al throws a leg kick but Bartlett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Al swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartlett is looking to clinch.
Bartlett wants to clinch up but Al keeps it at a distance.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartlett as he avoids it easily.
Al tries a head kick but it misses.
Bartlett darts in trying to clinch
and Al counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al.
Al prevents Bartlett from getting back to his feet.
Al won't allow Bartlett to sweep him here.
Al working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett keeping full guard, as Al tries to pass.
Al trying to control but Bartlett is working from the bottom.
Bartlett is looking to stand up but Al isn't so interested in that idea.
Bartlett is pulling down on Al's head. It's preventing any offense from Al, at least for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al shoots for a double leg takedown but Bartlett sprawls well. He's pushed Al's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bartlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartlett wants to clinch
and Al counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Al postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bartlett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartlett tries to stand but Al is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gay Al will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bartlett moves in looking to clinch but Al pushes him off.
Bartlett wants to clinch but Al slips to the side
and Al makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bartlett really felt that one!
Bartlett fails with the takedown
and Al counters with a single leg into guard. Bartlett didn't expect that.
Al lands a couple of elbows.
Al is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bartlett wants to stand but Al is controlling the position.
Bartlett trying to control the position.
Al wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
Al is working Bartlett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett keeping moving, preventing Al from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bartlett gets a takedown into half guard.
Al wants to improve his position but Bartlett is controlling well.
It looks like Bartlett is going to stand back up.
Al is looking for a sweep. Bartlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al trying to control from the bottom.
Bartlett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Al.
Al is trying to get back to full guard.
Al regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett is looking to stand up but Al won't let him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartlett.
Bartlett darts in trying to clinch
and Al counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Al slips a nice elbow through Bartlett's hands, connecting with Bartlett's forehead.
Bartlett gets back to full guard.
Al postures up in Bartlett's guard and throws a big left but Bartlett blocks it.
Al controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al wants to pass the guard but Bartlett is keeping the position.
Bartlett looking to control.
Al sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al prevents Bartlett from getting back to his feet.
Al postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Al tries for a takedown but Bartlett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Al misses
and Bartlett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Al is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bartlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al to the mat! Al manages to get full guard.
Bartlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bartlett wanted to stand there but Al had control of the position.
Al has Bartlett pulled in close to control his posture.
Bartlett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al's guard.
Al is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bartlett stopping the sweep attempt from Al.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bartlett is trying to stand.
Al is trying to control the action in half guard but Bartlett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bartlett is trying to stand up here but Al is controlling him well.
Bartlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Al.
Al wants to take a breather but Bartlett is having none of it.
Bartlett wants to get back to his feet.
Al trying to control the action but Bartlett is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bartlett tries to clinch up
so Al counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
Bartlett keeping full guard, as Al tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Al showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bartlett wants to clinch
and Al counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Al trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al wants to pass the guard but Bartlett is keeping the position.
Bartlett wants to stand and escape but Al is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bartlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al throws a lazy body kick
and Bartlett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Al is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bartlett moves in looking to clinch but Al pushes him off.
Al fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al throws a head kick that misses.
Bartlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartlett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bartlett is looking to clinch but Al is avoiding it.
Bartlett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bartlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al keeps working.
Al tries to get to full guard but Bartlett has control of the leg.
Al strikes from the bottom but Bartlett uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Bartlett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al throws a lazy head kick
and Bartlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bartlett has Al pushed against the cage.
Bartlett wants to get back to striking at distance but Al won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bartlett.
Bartlett is looking to control Al's arms but Al gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bartlett has his back to the cage.
Al changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bartlett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartlett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al but Al pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al throws a series of punches but Bartlett moves out of range.
Bartlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Al swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett wants to clinch up but Al keeps it at a distance.
Bartlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bartlett controlling from mount.
Bartlett get's back to his feet.
Bartlett scores with a three punch combo!
Bartlett forces Al back against the cage and clinches.
Bartlett stalling in the clinch but Al improves position.
Bartlett stalling the fight.
Al can't get the takedown.
Vincent Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gay Al.
Bartlett tries to land a knee to the head but Al blocks with his arms.
Bartlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Al blocks it with crossed arms.
Bartlett misses with a knee to the head.
Bartlett breaks from the clinch.
Bartlett wants to clinch but Al slips to the side
and Al counters with a single leg into guard. Bartlett didn't expect that.
Bartlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al won't allow Bartlett to get back to his feet.
Al 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Al tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartlett is retaining full guard.
Bartlett keeping moving, preventing Al from controlling successfully.
Al is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bartlett is looking to stand up but Al isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bartlett won't be happy with that.
Vincent Bartlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bartlett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gay Al comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Al!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Evans Entrance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Evan Mitchell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everaldo Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jorge sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jorge manages to get to full guard.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell thows a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge wants to stand up but Mitchell is controlling him.
Mitchell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jorge dives on top into guard.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Jorge wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell is working an open guard so Jorge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jorge is looking to clinch.
Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jorge sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jorge pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
Mitchell prevents Jorge from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge manages to get to full guard.
Jorge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorge is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jorge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell prevents Jorge from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jorge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jorge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jorge!
Jorge decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Mitchell drops Jorge with a right and a left! Mitchell comes rushing in but Jorge regains his composure and manages to keep Mitchell in guard.
Jorge is rocked!
It looks like Everaldo Jorge has been cut.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Jorge can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jorge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mitchell.
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Jorge defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge gets full guard.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorge is retaining full guard.
Jorge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Jorge looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorge, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jorge but Jorge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorge.
Jorge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everaldo Jorge's cut.
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.
Jorge is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Jorge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Evan Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Jorge. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Evan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorge moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants a takedown.
Jorge breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge moves into the clinch.
Jorge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jorge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Jorge shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jorge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell misses with a takedown
and Jorge counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mitchell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jorge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jorge is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Jorge circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jorge doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Jorge wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Jorge stuffs the takedown.
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorge is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Jorge tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jorge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell tries to work over Jorge's front leg with a kick but Jorge checks it.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jorge counters with a low kick, right behind Mitchell 's knee.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge counters by moving into the clinch.
Jorge jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to reverse the position but Jorge maintains control.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Jorge postures up.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position but Jorge isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitchell is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Jorge wants to control the pace but Mitchell is squirming around nicely.
Jorge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mitchell kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jorge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Jorge postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Jorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Everaldo Jorge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Jorge moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Jorge.
Jorge tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jorge smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jorge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Jorge tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Jorge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jorge.
Jorge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jorge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jorge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Jorge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jorge tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Jorge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Jorge.
Jorge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jorge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jorge swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorge is trying to trip Mitchell. He has hold of a leg but Mitchell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jorge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jorge passes into side control.
Jorge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jorge is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell with a poor takedown
so Jorge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Jorge defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell striking off his back but it's not causing Jorge any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Jorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jorge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitchell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jorge has passed into half guard!
Jorge not doing much here.
Everaldo Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell wants to control but Jorge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell keeping busy on the bottom but Jorge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. Jorge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everaldo Jorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jorge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everaldo Jorge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus J Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justice comes to the cage accompanied by What We Do (ft. Twista, Lethal Bizzle,). LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. LeRoy LeBlanc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justus J Justice!
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, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Justice.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Justice throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
LeBlanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justice tries to clinch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBlanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Justus J Justice has been cut.
No joy there for LeBlanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but LeBlanc shows good takedown defense.
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justus J Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc misses with a double jab
and Justice counters with a nice kick to the body.
Justice moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
LeBlanc with a hook.
LeBlanc misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBlanc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LeBlanc connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Justice tumbling to the canvas! LeBlanc pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Justice was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). LeRoy LeBlanc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iker Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, March of the Pigs (Valerna Remix). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
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, Iker Casillas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurizio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maurizio shoots in and bounces Casillas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casillas pulls Maurizio in to control the position.
Casillas has his foot on Maurizio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maurizio works his way back into a safe position though.
Maurizio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casillas on the ground.
Maurizio looking to pass the guard.
Casillas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maurizio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Casillas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maurizio's back instead.
Maurizio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Casillas struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas looking to hold on to the position here but Maurizio rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Casillas trying to control the position from guard on top but Maurizio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casillas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maurizio keeping moving, preventing Casillas from controlling successfully.
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.
Maurizio gets a takedown into half guard.
Maurizio tries to pass to full mount but Casillas defends it.
Casillas trying to control from the bottom.
Casillas gets back to full guard.
Casillas pushes a forearm under Maurizio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maurizio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iker Casillas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cameron Knight has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cameron Knight seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Knight dodges the punch combination from Lakovic.
Lakovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lakovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
I looks like Lakovic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lakovic wants to pass the guard but Knight is defending well.
Lakovic not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sasha Lakovic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lakovic tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Lakovic.
Lakovic connects with a high kick.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lakovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knight is rocked!
Lakovic connects with a stiff jab that staggers Knight - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sasha Lakovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Booper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Booper!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Booper on that attempt.
Booper tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
No luck for Booper with that takedown attempt.
Booper wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Booper tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Booper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Booper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Booper tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Booper.
Booper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
AJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Booper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn!
Booper looks gassed!
Penn lands a big head kick that sends Booper to the canvas! Penn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Acton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanders waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Acton.
Acton slips under a jab from Sanders.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acton pinned against the cage. Acton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acton tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acton to the ground. Acton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acton as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Acton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Frank Acton has been cut.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Bruce Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders throws out a loose jab but Acton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acton dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Acton drops his hands momentarily and Sanders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Acton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Acton is looking for a kimura here.
Acton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Sanders is defending against the submission attempts here by Acton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control but Acton postures up.
Sanders works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders has his feet on Acton's thighs here. He's pushed Acton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Acton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Sanders!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Buford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Marcus Buford has been cut.
Nunez looks to land a left hand but Buford moved out of range nicely.
Buford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nunez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buford shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunez sprawls well. He's pushed Buford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Buford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunez as he avoids it easily.
Buford fails to land the takedown.
Buford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buford is breathing heavily.
Nunez has his takedown stuffed
and Buford counters with a single leg into guard. Nunez didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez is looking to stand up but Buford isn't so interested in that idea.
Nunez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez wants to get back to his feet but Buford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nunez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buford manages to get himself to full guard.
Buford wants to sweep but no luck.
Nunez looking to pass the guard.
Nunez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nunez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buford's head.
Nunez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buford's guard.
Nunez stopping the sweep attempt from Buford.
Nunez tries to stand but Buford is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nunez is one step ahead there.
Nunez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunez lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nunez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buford swivels and escapes.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunez is looking to clinch but Buford is avoiding it.
Nunez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunez throws a right and a left that Buford avoids nicely.
Nunez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buford slips a nice elbow through Nunez's hands, connecting with Nunez's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nunez is trying to stand up here but Buford is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nunez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buford blocks the strikes from Nunez.
Buford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunez defending well though.
Nunez wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buford thows a huge punch but Nunez dodges it nicely.
Nunez tries to get to full guard but Buford has control of the leg.
Nunez pushes Buford off looking to stand but Buford dives back in and keeps control.
Nunez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nunez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nunez wants to clinch but Buford slips to the side
and Buford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buford is working Nunez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buford stands up over Nunez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nunez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Buford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Buford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Nunez. No joy for Buford on that attempt.
No joy there for Nunez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunez fails with the takedown
and Buford counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nunez!
Nunez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Buford's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Buford!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Get Money by Stat Quo & Young Jeezy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thiago Muerte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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306 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super 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, Thiago Muerte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muerte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muerte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramirez to the mat! Ramirez manages to get full guard.
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Muerte trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Muerte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muerte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Muerte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muerte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Muerte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muerte is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ramirez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Muerte gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ramirez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Muerte lets go of the hold and Ramirez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Muerte!
Thiago Muerte retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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