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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor's entrance music is Enigma - Hello and welcome. A fine choice. Trask is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Onyx - Bacdafucup. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
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, Cal Trask!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trask tries to land a front kick but Victor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Victor dodges the punch combination from Trask.
Trask throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trask tries to land a front kick but Victor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Victor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trask circles away.
Trask pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Victor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trask throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Victor blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor blocks a head kick by Trask.
Victor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trask sprawls well initially but Victor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Victor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trask is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassiano Victor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why can`t we be friend - Smash Mouth. Yodthanong Photirat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas Castle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Photirat is trying to stand up here but Castle is controlling him well.
Castle decides to return to a standing position.
Photirat misses with a few strikes there.
Castle blocks a head kick by Photirat.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castle avoids the head kick by Photirat.
Photirat throws a combination. Castle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Photirat throws a head kick but Castle moves out of range.
Photirat has Castle up against the cage in a clinch.
Castle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Photirat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Photirat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Photirat wants to stand but Castle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Photirat manages to get himself to full guard.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Photirat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Photirat wants to get back to his feet but Castle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Photirat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castle on the ground.
That's two 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.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Photirat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Photirat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Photirat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Photirat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Photirat scores with a head kick.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Photirat's waist but Photirat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castle off to one side.
Photirat clinches up against the cage.
Photirat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castle jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking for a triangle but Photirat pushes his legs off easily.
Castle looks gassed!
Castle pulls Photirat in close to his closed guard and prevents Photirat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Castle 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.
Photirat wants to stand but Castle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Castle pushes Photirat off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Photirat fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Photirat.
Photirat moves into range and clinches up with Castle.
Photirat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Photirat landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Photirat.
Photirat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Photirat crunches a lovely knee into Castle's ribcage.
Castle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Photirat lands an elbow inside that Castle shrugs off.
Photirat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Photirat can't fight it off and eventually Castle manages to take the fight to the floor. Photirat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castle won't allow Photirat to get back to his feet.
Castle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Castle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Photirat is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
Photirat throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Photirat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Photirat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Photirat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Photirat stops Castle from passing to mount.
Castle controls the position from side control.
Photirat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat is not content to let Castle control the position.
Castle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Castle grinds an elbow into Photirat's temple.
Castle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yodthanong Photirat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Photirat is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
Yodthanong Photirat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Photirat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Photirat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Photirat pushes Castle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Castle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Castle trying to control the action but Photirat is working from the bottom.
Castle stands up and beckons Photirat to his feet.
Castle tries to clinch up but Photirat circles away and keeps his distance.
Photirat tries to clinch up but Castle circles away and keeps his distance.
Photirat moves into the clinch successfully.
Castle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat lands an elbow inside that Castle shrugs off.
Photirat pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Photirat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castle's brow.
Photirat lands a damaging elbow.
Photirat lands an elbow inside.
Castle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castle can't get the takedown.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Castle.
Photirat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Photirat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castle blocks an elbow strike.
Castle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Photirat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castle successfully pulls guard.
Photirat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Photirat wants to stand but Castle is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Photirat wanted to stand there but Castle had control of the position.
Castle is working an open guard so Photirat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Photirat.
Photirat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Photirat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Castle clobbers Photirat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Photirat throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Photirat instigates a clinch.
Photirat misses with an elbow strike.
Photirat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Photirat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Photirat misses with an elbow over the top.
Photirat pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Photirat smiles and moves away.
Castle closes the distance and clinches.
Castle drags the fight down to the ground.
Photirat wants to stand and escape but instead Castle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Castle passes Photirat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Photirat is trying to stand back up but Castle is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat is staying active underneath Castle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castle wants to pass to mount but Photirat is defending the position.
Castle trying to control the action but Photirat is working from the bottom.
Nicholas Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Photirat is trying to stand up here but Castle is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castle is working for a submission of some sort.
Yodthanong Photirat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Photirat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castle controlling the pace.
Castle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Photirat manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat tries to close the distance and clinch but Castle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Photirat looks to clinch
and Castle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Photirat keeps working.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Photirat is defending well.
Castle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Photirat tries to clinch up
and Castle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Photirat's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Photirat keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Photirat wants to stand up but Castle is controlling him.
Photirat is working an open guard so Castle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Photirat tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
Photirat misses with a head kick.
Photirat throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.
Yodthanong Photirat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Photirat doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Photirat moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Photirat.
Castle is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Photirat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Photirat finish him?
Photirat tries to land a knee to the head but Castle blocks with his arms.
Castle seems to have recovered his senses.
Photirat lands an elbow inside that Castle shrugs off.
Photirat decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Castle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castle 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the cage accompanied by Deliverance. 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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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare throws a head kick that misses.
Fertit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nightmare's waist but Nightmare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fertit off to one side.
Nightmare throws a head kick that Fertit semi-blocks.
Fertit blocks a head kick by Nightmare.
Nightmare has Fertit up against the cage in a clinch.
Fertit wants the takedown. Nightmare is fighting it off but Fertit persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nightmare's guard against the cage.
Fertit trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
Nightmare can't keep his opponent in guard - Fertit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fertit seems to be working for a kimura but Nightmare defends the submission attempt.
Fertit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nightmare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nightmare is pressing down on Fertit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nightmare wriggles free and stands up.
Fertit blocks a head kick by Nightmare.
Fertit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nightmare shoots for a double leg takedown but Fertit sprawls well. He's pushed Nightmare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nightmare looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit tries to clinch up
and Nightmare counters with an outside leg kick.
Fertit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmare throws a head kick but Fertit moves out of range.
Nightmare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fertit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fertit with a couple of short strikes.
Fertit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nightmare's face.
Fertit has control of Nightmare's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nightmare regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fertit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fertit tries to control but Nightmare wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nightmare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fertit tries to control but Nightmare wriggling away.
Nightmare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nightmare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fertit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fertit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fertit looking to control but Nightmare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nightmare is trying to stand up.
Fertit cracks Nightmare with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nightmare is working to get back to half guard.
Nightmare wants to control but Fertit is having none of it.
Fertit has hold of Nightmare's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nightmare manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fertit scoring with strikes but Nightmare is staying in there.
Nightmare is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nightmare tries to hold on but Fertit postures up.
Fertit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fertit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nightmare is holding on tight.
Fertit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nightmare is desperately trying to improve his position but Fertit has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nightmare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fertit trying to control but Nightmare is having none of it.
Fertit working for a submission but Nightmare is keeping him at bay.
Nightmare holds on to Fertit as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fertit 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.
Nightmare dips to his left and cracks Fertit with an uppercut!
Nightmare misses with a head kick.
Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nightmare pinned against the cage. Nightmare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nightmare lands with a kick to the temple. Fertit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nightmare lands with a slapping head kick.
Fertit blocks a head kick by Nightmare.
Fertit tries to clinch but Nightmare moves out of range.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but Nightmare shows good takedown defense.
Fertit feints and as Nightmare raises his hands in defense, Fertit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fertit stopping the sweep attempt from Nightmare.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nightmare is looking to stand up but Fertit isn't so interested in that idea.
Fertit landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fertit off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a head kick.
Johnny Fertit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fertit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nightmare lands a head kick. Fertit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fertit has his takedown stuffed
and Nightmare counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmare throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fertit but Fertit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but Nightmare shows good takedown defense.
Fertit closes the distance but Nightmare moves to the side
and Nightmare counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fertit shoots and misses
so Nightmare counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fertit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fertit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fertit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fertit is looking for a triangle but Nightmare pushes his legs off easily.
Fertit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nightmare manages to get himself to full guard.
Nightmare throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fertit drops back looking for a leg! Nightmare is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nightmare manages to kick Fertit off! Fertit jumps back into Nightmare's guard.
Fertit advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare is looking for a sweep.
Fertit tries for a kimura but Nightmare is defending well.
Nightmare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fertit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nightmare regains half guard.
Nightmare kicks off Fertit and gets to his feet.
Fertit clinches but Nightmare breaks the clinch
and Nightmare counters with a body kick that stops Fertit in his tracks momentarily.
Nightmare throws a head kick that Fertit semi-blocks.
Nightmare dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fertit. That did some damage!
Fertit looks to clinch
and Nightmare counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nightmare.
Nightmare connects with a high kick.
Fertit is rocked!
Fertit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Fertit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Nightmare throws a sloppy head kick and Fertit moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nightmare counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nightmare takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fertit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nightmare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fertit misses with a takedown
and Nightmare counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fertit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fertit tries to clinch there but Nightmare circles away.
Fertit seems to have got his legs back now.
Nightmare gets caught flat footed, as Fertit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fertit trying to control but Nightmare is working from the bottom.
Fertit drops back looking for a leg! Nightmare is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nightmare manages to kick Fertit off! Fertit jumps back into Nightmare's guard.
Fertit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit looking to pass the guard.
Nightmare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Nightmare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Nightmare.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fertit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fertit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nightmare is trying to stand.
Nightmare has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Fertit trying to control momentarily.
Johnny Fertit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fertit lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nightmare.
Fertit lands strikes to the head.
Fertit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nightmare defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nightmare trying to control the position but Fertit manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fertit is riding his opponent, not letting Nightmare buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit is controlling the position but Nightmare somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Fertit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fertit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fertit is nestled in close to Nightmare, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fertit works his way into full mount!
Fertit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nightmare turns into him and now he's in Fertit's guard.
Fertit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nightmare!
Fertit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nightmare is rocked!
Fertit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nightmare is still in real trouble! Can Fertit finish him?
Fertit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fertit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fertit wants to finish this one by submission but Nightmare is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fertit.
Nightmare is controlling an arm, preventing Fertit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fertit with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fertit 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit prevents Nightmare from getting the reversal.
Nightmare seems to have recovered his senses.
Nightmare tries to lock up and control but Fertit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nightmare is in a horrible position here. Fertit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fertit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nightmare is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fertit looking to control but Nightmare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fertit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fertit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fertit get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fertit shoots in looking for a takedown. Nightmare tries to sprawl out of it but Fertit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nightmare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nightmare lands a head kick!
Fertit closes the distance and clinches up with Nightmare, looking for a takedown. Fertit pushes Nightmare against the cage but Nightmare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fertit throws a hook but Nightmare avoids it easily.
Fertit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmare rushes Fertit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fertit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nightmare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nightmare jumps guard but Fertit stands there with Nightmare around his waist. Nightmare gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nightmare tightens his grip and picks Fertit up, before dumping him to the ground. Fertit manages to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit looking for a sweep. Not yet Fertit, not yet.
Nightmare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fertit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nightmare!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fertit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fertit 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fertit!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dex Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas has chosen Leila k - Electric as his entrance music. 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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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dex Donk!
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, Andreas Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas darts in and clinches Donk up against the cage.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donk.
Donk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Donk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andreas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donk is on top in guard.
Andreas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donk is one step ahead there.
Andreas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Donk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andreas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Donk's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andreas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Donk is trying to break free.
Andreas doesn't have the hooks in and Donk manages to turn into his guard.
Andreas keeping full guard, as Donk tries to pass.
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.
Donk 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.
Donk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donk is one step ahead there.
Donk looking to pass the guard.
Andreas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andreas looks gassed!
Andreas wants to get back to his feet but Donk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andreas can't keep his opponent in guard - Donk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andreas won't allow Donk to pass to mount.
Andreas is looking for a sweep. Donk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Donk moves to back control.
Andreas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andreas is trying to defend against the choke here but Donk has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Donk Tightens the hold and Andreas taps out furiously! Donk displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dex Donk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Da Conceicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Renegade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Gabriel Da Conceicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Conceicao takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Da Conceicao misses with the combination.
Da Conceicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Conceicao connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales scores a takedown into full mount!
Da Conceicao is looking to get to half guard.
Da Conceicao is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Conceicao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzales lands a big shot there that rocks Da Conceicao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gonzales lands with some strikes.
Gonzales lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da Conceicao hang on?
A nice elbow there by Gonzales.
Da Conceicao is rocked!
Gonzales looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Oh Da Conceicao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales prevents Da Conceicao from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Conceicao wants to control but Gonzales is having none of it.
Da Conceicao seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonzales pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonzales tries to control but Da Conceicao wriggling away.
Gonzales looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Da Conceicao bucks up and throws Gonzales to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Conceicao. That's going to slow Gonzales down.
Da Conceicao lands a head kick. Gonzales smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzales is rocked!
It looks like Franco Gonzales has been cut.
Gonzales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Conceicao finish him?
Gonzales looks gassed!
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses
and Da Conceicao counters with a good low kick that Gonzales was not able to check.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
No joy there for Gonzales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Conceicao.
Gabriel Da Conceicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Conceicao scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzales scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonzales lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da Conceicao hang on?
Gonzales pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonzales connects with a bit shot that sees Da Conceicao covering up! More strikes from Da Conceicao and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gonzales is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franco Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Kesha's Backstabber. Humberto Villegas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humberto Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Villegas as Johansson shoots in.
Johansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villegas swivels and escapes.
Villegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villegas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johansson is rocked!
Johansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villegas pinned against the cage. Villegas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villegas lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson dodges the punch combination from Villegas.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villegas but Villegas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Villegas.
Johansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johansson is holding his hands too far apart here. Villegas throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Johansson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Humberto Villegas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Foster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Angle's chin.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Foster!
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, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Foster.
Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angle postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
Angle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Angle looks gassed!
Foster lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angle.
Foster is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angle is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foster.
Foster wants to break free but Angle has control.
Foster has had enough of the clinch but Angle keeps him there for the moment.
Foster is trying to break free.
Angle wants a takedown but no success here.
Angle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bill Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Angle.
Foster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foster is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster wants to stand but Angle is controlling the position.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Angle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster which made him look bad.
Foster looks to land a combination. Angle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Angle.
Foster drops Angle with a beautiful combination! Angle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Foster is looking for the KO!
Angle is rocked!
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angle is still on wobbly legs! Can Foster finish him?
Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Angle seems to have recovered his senses.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Angle chips away with some ground and pound.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
Angle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Angle scoring with some ground and pound.
Angle throws and elbow that misses. Foster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angle's guard. Nice move by Foster!
Foster stands and steps away. Angle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster scores with a shot to the body.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster clinches up with Angle and pushes him back against the cage.
Angle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Foster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Angle prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
Angle is nestled in close to Foster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foster wants to improve his position but Angle is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle is looking to advance position but Foster won't allow it.
Foster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Angle there.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Angle lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster is looking to control Angle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Angle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foster regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Foster is trying to control the position but Angle postures up.
Foster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Angle is proving a slippery customer.
Angle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foster manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Angle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Foster has passed into side control.
Angle looking for a sweep but Foster has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Angle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster breaks from Angle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Angle throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Angle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Angle can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster cracks Angle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Angle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Angle is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Angle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Foster 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!
Angle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Angle lands in his opponent's guard.
Foster throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Foster keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Angle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster looking to control.
Angle is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but Angle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Angle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Angle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Foster's thigh. Foster counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster wants to stand up but Angle is controlling him.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angle distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Angle slips an elbow through the middle.
Angle trying to move into half guard but instead Foster has managed to sweep!
Angle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kurt Angle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Angle wants to sweep but no luck.
Angle punching from the bottom.
Angle scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Angle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster decides to stand and escape the position.
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Angle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Angle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angle's head backwards.
Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foster is trying to control the position but Angle postures up.
Angle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foster's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
Angle is striking but Foster is not phased and passes to half guard.
Angle gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Angle is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Angle scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurt Angle.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Foster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oborona Sevastopolya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis comes to the cage accompanied by Choke - Hybrid (feat. John Graham). Sevastopolya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Katyusha. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Reis!
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, Oborona Sevastopolya!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis checks a low kick from Sevastopolya.
Sevastopolya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Reis - just one landing.
Reis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sevastopolya is fending him off so far but Reis persists. Nope, Sevastopolya circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sevastopolya.
Reis misses with a body shot.
Reis swings for the body but Sevastopolya moves out of range.
Sevastopolya thows a body kick. Reis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Sevastopolya.
Reis is breathing heavily.
Sevastopolya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reis fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sevastopolya pushes Reis up against the cage in a clinch.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Thiago Reis has been cut.
Sevastopolya landing knees to the head.
Sevastopolya managing to block the knees to the body from Reis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevastopolya.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevastopolya prevents the takedown attempt.
Sevastopolya lands a nice knee to the body.
Sevastopolya dodges an elbow strike from Reis.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the body.
Sevastopolya blocks an elbow strike from Reis.
Sevastopolya lands a nice knee to the body.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya scores with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sevastopolya prevents it.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sevastopolya scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Sevastopolya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sevastopolya blocks an uppercut.
Sevastopolya connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sevastopolya.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya landing knees to the head.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sevastopolya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
Sevastopolya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reis looking for a takedown.
Reis is trying to stall.
Sevastopolya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sevastopolya.
Reis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sevastopolya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sevastopolya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevastopolya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sevastopolya avoids the elbow strike from Reis, against the cage.
Sevastopolya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reis's face.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sevastopolya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevastopolya tries a knee to the head but Reis blocks it.
Reis looking to stall.
Sevastopolya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reis blocks it with crossed arms.
Reis jumps guard but Sevastopolya stands there with Reis around his waist. Reis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reis jumps guard but Sevastopolya stands there with Reis around his waist. Reis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sevastopolya scores a nice knee to the body.
Reis wants a takedown.
Sevastopolya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reis blocks it with crossed arms.
Sevastopolya crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the body.
Sevastopolya scores with a knee to the head.
Reis stalling in the clinch but Sevastopolya improves position.
Sevastopolya crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sevastopolya.
Sevastopolya connects with a knee to the head.
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sevastopolya prevents it.
Sevastopolya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reis's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevastopolya scores with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevastopolya.
Reis trying to land knees to the body.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sevastopolya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sevastopolya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sevastopolya tries to sprawl out of it but Reis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sevastopolya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis is working for a submission of some sort.
Sevastopolya pushes Reis off looking to stand but Reis dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oborona Sevastopolya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Reis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reis wants to clinch but Sevastopolya slips to the side
and Sevastopolya counters with a nice body kick.
Sevastopolya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sevastopolya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sevastopolya.
Sevastopolya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reis blocks it with crossed arms.
Reis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sevastopolya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reis misses with a knee strike.
Oborona Sevastopolya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sevastopolya crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
Sevastopolya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reis's face.
Sevastopolya crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
Sevastopolya landing knees to the body.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sevastopolya is breathing heavily.
Sevastopolya scores with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya scores with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya tries to land a knee to the head but Reis blocks with his arms.
Sevastopolya misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reis looking to stall.
Reis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevastopolya tries to land a knee to the head but Reis blocks with his arms.
Sevastopolya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis looking to stall.
Reis misses with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
Knees to the body from Sevastopolya.
Reis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sevastopolya crunches a lovely knee into Reis's ribcage.
Sevastopolya scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reis.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevastopolya.
Sevastopolya tries a knee to the head but Reis blocks it.
Reis goes for a takedown attempt but Sevastopolya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevastopolya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reis is looking to control Sevastopolya's arms but Sevastopolya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reis has his back to the cage.
Reis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sevastopolya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sevastopolya throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
Reis fails with the takedown
and Sevastopolya counters by moving into the clinch.
Reis wants the takedown. Sevastopolya is fighting it off but Reis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sevastopolya's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sevastopolya 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.
Reis advances position into side control!
Reis landing strikes.
Reis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis trying to control the position but Sevastopolya is working away.
Reis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sevastopolya throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sevastopolya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reis checks it well.
Reis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sevastopolya is looking to clinch.
Sevastopolya throws a low kick, looking for Reis's leg but Reis calmly moves out of range.
Reis has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reis misses with a hook. Sevastopolya ducked under it nicely.
Sevastopolya doesn't manage to clinch there - Reis circles away.
Sevastopolya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reis's calf.
Horrible takedown by Reis or perhaps it was just good defense by Sevastopolya which made him look bad.
Sevastopolya moves into the clinch.
Reis tries for a takedown but Sevastopolya manages to get underhooks.
Sevastopolya dodges an elbow strike from Reis.
Reis is trying to stall.
Sevastopolya with a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sevastopolya landing knees to the head.
Reis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sevastopolya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sevastopolya lands a knee to the head.
Sevastopolya tries a knee to the head but Reis blocks it.
Reis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sevastopolya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sevastopolya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reis blocks it with crossed arms.
Sevastopolya looking to throw knees to the head but Reis is blocking nicely.
Sevastopolya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oborona Sevastopolya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Reis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reis scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reis won't let Sevastopolya get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sevastopolya wants to control but Reis is having none of it.
Sevastopolya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sevastopolya's face.
Reis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sevastopolya is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Reis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and math scolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, math scolar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia looks for a takedown but scolar sprawls well.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but scolar sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but scolar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with scolar, pushing him back against the cage.
scolar is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
scolar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia tries to clinch but scolar moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with scolar but scolar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but scolar shows good takedown defense.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says scolar as he avoids it easily.
Maia wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Maia tries to clinch up but scolar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? scolar is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, scolar circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Maia wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but scolar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia shoots in and drives through. scolar sprawls well.
Maia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but scolar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around scolar's waist but scolar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Maia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maia wants to pass the guard but scolar is keeping the position.
scolar is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
scolar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and scolar defends it well.
scolar tries to kick Maia off but Maia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to pass the guard but scolar is defending well.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. scolar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demian Maia will probably get the nod.
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.
Maia tries to clinch up but scolar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia wants to clinch up but scolar keeps it at a distance.
Maia tries to clinch up but scolar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia 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.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Maia tries to clinch but scolar is having none of it.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with scolar but scolar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia tries to clinch up but scolar circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries to clinch but scolar is having none of it.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but scolar sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia tries to clinch up but scolar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia shoots for a takedown but scolar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with scolar but scolar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia wants to clinch.
Maia tries to clinch up but scolar circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by scolar which made him look bad.
Maia is looking to clinch but scolar is avoiding it.
scolar keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
scolar is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if scolar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
scolar is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
scolar won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
Maia working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on scolar's thigh. scolar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Maia is looking to clinch but scolar is avoiding it.
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but scolar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
scolar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maia tries to clinch there but scolar circles away.
Demian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia doesn't manage to clinch there - scolar circles away.
Maia rushes scolar and presses him up against the cage.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maia prevents scolar from breaking the clinch.
scolar tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.
scolar is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia successfully pulls guard.
scolar wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
scolar wanted to stand there but Maia had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scolar stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia trying to strike off his back.
scolar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
scolar stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. scolar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maia Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take scolar's back instead.
Maia working for a choke but scolar is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scolar wants to get back to his feet.
Maia is hanging on to scolar's back as he tries to escape.
Maia is persistently looking for the submission but scolar is defending it well.
scolar showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
scolar holding both Maia 's hands and preventing any damage.
Maia lands strikes to the head.
scolar turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
scolar tries to stand but Maia is controlling from the bottom.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. scolar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to sweep here but scolar controlling him for the moment.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia working for a triangle but scolar defends it easily.
math scolar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
scolar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Maia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Guifre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alcano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Stars & A Sun. Jose Alcano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alcano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marc Guifre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Alcano as Guifre shoots in.
Guifre shoots in but Alcano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alcano throws a series of punches but Guifre avoids them all with ease.
Alcano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guifre takes a step back to recover.
Horrible takedown by Guifre or perhaps it was just good defense by Alcano which made him look bad.
Jose Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Guifre.
Alcano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guifre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guifre is looking for a kimura here.
Guifre is trying to work for a kimura but Alcano is defending well.
Guifre looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guifre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guifre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alcano is now in Guifre's guard. A big mistake from Guifre there, giving up the dominant position!
Guifre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alcano stands and steps away. Guifre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alcano throws a series of punches but Guifre avoids them all with ease.
Alcano missing with a left hand there. Guifre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guifre.
Guifre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guifre fails with a takedown attempt.
Alcano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guifre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alcano. That one must have hurt.
Alcano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alcano misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Alcano misses.
A left lands for Alcano.
Guifre dodges the punch combination from Alcano.
Alcano misses with a wild combination.
A choreographed right hand from Alcano misses the target.
Alcano lands a with a good body shot.
Guifre shoots in for a double leg but Alcano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guifre shoots for a double leg takedown but Alcano sprawls well. He's pushed Guifre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alcano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guifre closes the distance and clinches up with Alcano, looking for a takedown. Guifre pushes Alcano against the cage but Alcano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guifre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alcano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guifre slips a jab and a cross from Alcano.
Guifre slips a straight right by Alcano.
Alcano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guifre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcano to score with a decent uppercut.
Guifre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alcano throws a series of punches but Guifre avoids them all with ease.
Alcano lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alcano just misses with a punch to the body.
Guifre shoots in and drives through. Alcano sprawls well.
A left lands for Alcano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alcano 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.
Guifre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alcano as he avoids it easily.
Alcano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guifre dodges the punch combination from Alcano.
Guifre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alcano throws a series of punches but Guifre avoids them all with ease.
Guifre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guifre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guifre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guifre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alcano, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guifre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alcano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alcano explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two 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.
Alcano throws a shot from downtown. Guifre moves away and avoids it.
Alcano looks for the body kick but Guifre saw that one coming.
Alcano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guifre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcano.
Marc Guifre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guifre slips under a jab.
Guifre slips a jab from Alcano.
Alcano throws a right and a left that Guifre avoids nicely.
Alcano misses with a few strikes there.
Guifre looks for a takedown but Alcano sprawls well.
Guifre scores with a takedown into Alcano's guard.
Guifre slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guifre trying to mount his opponent but Alcano defends it.
Guifre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcano defends it well.
Guifre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alcano is just riding it out for now. Guifre eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Guifre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guifre wants to pass the guard but Alcano is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Guifre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alcano!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alcano.
Alcano looks to land a right hand but Guifre moved out of range.
Alcano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guifre manages to avoid it.
Guifre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcano sprawls well initially but Guifre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alcano is defending against the submission attempts here by Guifre.
Alcano won't allow Guifre to pass to mount.
Guifre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcano is trying to stand up here but Guifre is controlling him well.
Guifre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guifre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alcano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guifre.
Alcano wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Guifre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alcano won't allow Guifre to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alcano scores with a push kick.
Guifre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guifre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alcano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guifre staying out of range there.
Alcano misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Alcano misses.
Guifre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guifre tries for a kimura but Alcano is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guifre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alcano, who protects the arm well.
Guifre swings around for an armbar but Alcano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guifre's guard.
Guifre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alcano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alcano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alcano!
Jose Alcano is the new lightweight champion!
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