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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between adair anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gyolda Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to cant be touched. adair anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gyolda Swanson's chin.
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, adair anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gyolda Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but anderson pushes him off.
anderson misses with a head kick.
Swanson has managed to clinch.
anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
anderson tries to clinch up.
Swanson closes the distance looking to clinch
so anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swanson looking for a guillotine here but anderson defends easily.
anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. anderson is keeping the position for now.
anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swanson is controlling him.
Swanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson scoring with punches and elbows.
anderson is looking for a sweep.
anderson is trying to buck Swanson off.
Swanson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Swanson's guard! Nice work there by anderson!
anderson is posturing up here but Swanson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! anderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and anderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gyolda Swanson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minowa comes to the ring accompanied by Sunbeam - One Minute in Heaven. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodrigo's choice of entrance music: Da Rockwilder. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Rodrigo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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167 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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, Daisuke Minowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minowa is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigo won't allow Minowa to pass to mount.
Minowa passes to side control.
Minowa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigo, who protects the arm well.
Minowa working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodrigo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minowa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minowa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minowa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodrigo prevents Minowa from improving position.
Rodrigo regains half guard.
Minowa stops Rodrigo from getting back to his feet.
Minowa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minowa is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minowa moves into full mount! Rodrigo won't be happy about that!
Rodrigo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minowa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minowa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rodrigo has worked his arm free - good work by Rodrigo!
Rodrigo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is trying to control Minowa's posture but Minowa avoids it.
Minowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigo, who protects the arm well.
Minowa tries to advance to mount but Rodrigo instead regains half guard.
Minowa is looking for submissions but instead, Rodrigo has regained full guard.
Rodrigo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Minowa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodrigo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minowa has Rodrigo in his guard.
Rodrigo with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Minowa keeps moving.
Minowa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigo wanted to stand there but Minowa had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Minowa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodrigo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minowa counters with a straight right hand.
Minowa connects with a nice looking jab.
Minowa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo looks to clinch
and Minowa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minowa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigo is breathing heavily.
Minowa moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodrigo.
Minowa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowa throws a series of punches but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Minowa throws a right and a left that Rodrigo avoids nicely.
Minowa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minowa moves out of range as Rodrigo throws a body kick.
Rodrigo with a poor takedown
and Minowa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodrigo!
Minowa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rodrigo is in real trouble.
Minowa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rodrigo with him. Rodrigo is trying to defend but Minowa has an arm under the chin now! Rodrigo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daisuke Minowa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nilton Tauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawson Creek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nilton Tauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dawson Creek!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Creek.
Creek stands up and beckons Tauro to his feet.
Tauro misses with a wild combination.
Creek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Creek prevents Tauro from getting back to his feet.
Creek trying to control but Tauro is working from the bottom.
Tauro wants to stand up but Creek is controlling him.
Creek passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creek content to control rather than advance.
Creek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Creek wants to take a breather but Tauro is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tauro won't allow Creek to pass to mount.
Creek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tauro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Creek stops Tauro from standing up.
Creek passes into half guard.
Creek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Creek thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creek is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tauro is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tauro flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Creek anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tauro and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Creek slips an arm under Tauro chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Creek has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Creek is squeezing on Tauro like an anaconda would it's prey. Tauro fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dawson Creek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes comes to the ring accompanied by Last Of The Mohicans Soundtrack. Hardy has chosen AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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216 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Magalhaes misses with a double jab.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magalhaes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magalhaes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magalhaes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Magalhaes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magalhaes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy is trying to keep Magalhaes in close.
Hardy managing to control the position.
Magalhaes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magalhaes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Hardy prevents Magalhaes from improving position.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hardy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Magalhaes's best efforts.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Magalhaes is controlling him
Magalhaes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magalhaes to get the leverage.
Magalhaes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Magalhaes eventually gives up the hold.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magalhaes darts in and clinches Hardy up against the ropes.
A short left from Hardy.
Magalhaes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Magalhaes 's eye.
Magalhaes swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magalhaes blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Magalhaes manages to break the clinch.
Magalhaes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magalhaes moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Magalhaes saw that one coming.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Magalhaes scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magalhaes looking for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy wants to hold on but Magalhaes pushes him away.
Magalhaes looking to secure an arm triangle but Hardy defends it well.
Hardy gets back to half guard.
Magalhaes wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy wants to control but Magalhaes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
Magalhaes tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
Hardy pushes Magalhaes off looking to stand but Magalhaes dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magalhaes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Magalhaes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Hardy.
Magalhaes throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Magalhaes.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy looking to slow down the pace here.
Magalhaes throws a head punch that misses.
Magalhaes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magalhaes misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Magalhaes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Magalhaes moves his leg out of the way.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy tries to clinch but Magalhaes is having none of it.
Will Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy tries to clinch but Magalhaes moves out of range.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Magalhaes stalks Hardy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardy's face. Hardy staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy closes the distance but Magalhaes moves to the side
and Magalhaes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Magalhaes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magalhaes looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magalhaes is one step ahead there.
Hardy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy pulls Magalhaes in to control the position.
Hardy wants to stand up but Magalhaes is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Magalhaes tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Magalhaes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Magalhaes counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magalhaes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magalhaes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Magalhaes's ribcage. Magalhaes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magalhaes.
Still in the clinch, Magalhaes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magalhaes is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the ropes.
Magalhaes dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Magalhaes has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Magalhaes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy is leaning against Magalhaes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Magalhaes tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Magalhaes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Magalhaes.
Magalhaes is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magalhaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Magalhaes 's eye.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Magalhaes shrugs off.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Magalhaes fails to pull guard.
Magalhaes misses with some punches.
Magalhaes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magalhaes can't get the takedown.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Magalhaes blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Oh Magalhaes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magalhaes blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magalhaes's face.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hardy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magalhaes's brow.
Hardy has ropes pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. Magalhaes is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hardy - that's hurt Magalhaes badly! Oh, another knee lands and Magalhaes is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Magalhaes doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Will Hardy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haxon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Azad Naja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haxon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Naja on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naja is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Naja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Naja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Naja controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controls Naja momentarily but Naja frees himself.
Naja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Naja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Naja trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naja is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left lands for Naja.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Naja. Naja gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Naja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naja is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Naja looking for submissions off his back.
Naja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naja lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Naja is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Naja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naja is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Naja circles away and we're back to standing.
Naja clinches with his opponent.
Naja tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azad Naja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naja gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Naja wriggling away.
Naja is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Naja is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Naja regains half guard.
Naja is trying to get back to full guard.
Naja is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
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.
Naja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naja is looking to escape.
Naja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie working for a submission but Naja is keeping him at bay.
Naja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haxon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Naja shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Naja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Naja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Naja drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Naja off! Naja jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Naja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking to control.
Naja preventing the sweep.
Naja wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gracie working for a triangle but Naja defends it easily.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Naja looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to keep Naja in close.
Naja wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Naja is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Naja shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Naja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azad Naja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naja looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naja circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Naja on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Naja on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naja actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Naja is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Naja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Naja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Naja keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naja has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Naja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Naja is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Naja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie taking a breather here.
Naja looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haxon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Naja fails with a takedown attempt.
Haxon Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naja shoots in but no luck this time.
Naja tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azad Naja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naja scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Naja is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Naja postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naja is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Naja wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Naja controlling him for the moment.
Naja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Naja on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Naja keeps moving.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Naja is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Naja tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working over Naja with some ground and pound. Naja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naja trying to control from the bottom.
Naja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haxon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naja defends it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naja feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Naja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naja is one step ahead there.
Naja advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Naja tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Naja wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Naja has control of the leg.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naja is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naja to get the leverage.
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.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Naja is working away.
Naja is looking to improve his position.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Naja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Naja.
Naja tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haxon Gracie.
I've got Gracie 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Haxon Gracie!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Haxon Gracie!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Haxon Gracie!
Haxon Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Saddleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Metcalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metcalf has chosen "Highway to the Danger Zone," by Kenny Loggins as his entrance music. Melvin Saddleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Saddleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Metcalf!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saddleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metcalf throws a push kick but Saddleman slaps the foot to one side.
Saddleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saddleman throws a series of punches but Metcalf moves out of range.
Metcalf dodges the punch combination from Saddleman.
Saddleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saddleman catches Metcalf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saddleman avoids the body shot from Metcalf.
Metcalf moves out of range as Saddleman strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metcalf misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Metcalf finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Metcalf.
Metcalf throws a series of punches but Saddleman moves out of range.
Metcalf drops Saddleman with a nice combination! Metcalf dives into Saddleman's guard, looking to finish!
Saddleman is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Saddleman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saddleman is on top in guard.
Saddleman seems to have got his legs back now.
Saddleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Metcalf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Metcalf has escaped and now he's on top!
Saddleman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metcalf passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Saddleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saddleman regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saddleman is trying to maintain the position but Metcalf is very close to passing his half guard.
Saddleman wants to improve his position but Metcalf is controlling well.
Saddleman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Metcalf pulls his head out easily.
Saddleman is breathing heavily.
Metcalf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metcalf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saddleman defending well though.
Saddleman wants to control but Metcalf is keeping busy.
Metcalf wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metcalf prevents Saddleman from improving his position.
Metcalf lands with a punch from half guard.
Saddleman tries to roll over but Metcalf keeps him under control.
Saddleman is looking to control Metcalf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saddleman avoid being mounted?
Metcalf seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Metcalf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saddleman defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Metcalf 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.
Saddleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metcalf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saddleman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saddleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Metcalf throws a head kick but Saddleman moves out of range.
Metcalf tries a head kick but it misses.
Saddleman throws a hook to the side of Metcalf's head but Metcalf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saddleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metcalf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saddleman has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Metcalf.
Metcalf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melvin Saddleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Metcalf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Metcalf seems to be stalking Saddleman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Saddleman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Metcalf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the ring accompanied by Halleljuah Chorus. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ned Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leopoldo avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson knocks Leopoldo to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Leopoldo is rocked!
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Leopoldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leopoldo wants to control but Masterson postures up.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
Leopoldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Leopoldo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masterson prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leopoldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leopoldo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leopoldo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Masterson has passed into half guard!
Leopoldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position.
Leopoldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leopoldo wants to hit a switch here but Masterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leopoldo there!
Leopoldo is trying desperately to improve position.
Masterson wants to control the pace but Leopoldo is squirming around nicely.
Leopoldo tries to hold on but Masterson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is desperately trying to improve his position but Masterson has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Leopoldo wants to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Leopoldo tries to reverse the position but Masterson maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leopoldo is squirming around, avoiding Masterson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopoldo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Masterson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leopoldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masterson is pushing Leopoldo's head away, looking to escape. Leopoldo manages to hold on to the position though.
Leopoldo wants to control but Masterson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leopoldo wants to take a breather but Masterson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Leopoldo.
Leopoldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Leopoldo from controlling successfully.
Masterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masterson throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leopoldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Leopoldo scores with a jab to the body.
Leopoldo misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Leopoldo catches Masterson right on the button with a cross.
Leopoldo feints and as Masterson raises his hands in defense, Leopoldo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo passes Masterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Masterson is not content to let Leopoldo control the position.
Leopoldo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Masterson's thigh. Masterson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Leopoldo trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Masterson is retaining full guard.
Leopoldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leopoldo advances position into side control!
Leopoldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leopoldo trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Leopoldo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Masterson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leopoldo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Masterson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leopoldo lets go of the hold and Masterson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atilla Leopoldo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
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, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshida.
Gresham wants to clinch.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gresham.
Gresham tries to clinch up.
Gresham moves in looking to clinch but Yoshida pushes him off.
Yoshida throws a wild body kick that Gresham sees coming a mile off.
Gresham misses with a body shot.
Yoshida throws a hook but Gresham avoids it easily.
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Gresham.
Yoshida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gresham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yoshida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gresham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yoshida scoring with punches and elbows.
Gresham gets back to half guard.
Gresham is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Gresham is defending well.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Gresham is defending well.
Gresham pushes Yoshida off and gets back to his feet.
Gresham tries to clinch up.
Sloat Gresham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gresham is looking to land body kicks.
Gresham doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Gresham moves in looking to clinch but Yoshida pushes him off.
Yoshida scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gresham is now in Yoshida's guard. A big mistake from Yoshida there, giving up the dominant position!
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Gresham tries to pass.
Gresham postures up.
Gresham passes into half guard.
Gresham trying to mount his opponent but Yoshida defends it.
Yoshida punching from the bottom.
Yoshida manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Gresham defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gresham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida regains half guard.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Gresham has control of the leg.
Gresham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gresham wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gresham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yoshida is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gresham has hold of Yoshida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yoshida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
Gresham looking for a guillotine from mount but Yoshida is having none of it.
Gresham fails to move to back control.
Gresham has control of Yoshida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yoshida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gresham looks gassed!
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Gresham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sloat Gresham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gresham blocks the body kick.
Gresham tries to clinch but Yoshida is having none of it.
Gresham moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Gresham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Gresham.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Gresham's legs.
Gresham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gresham wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Gresham rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the ropes.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Gresham controls the action.
Gresham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gresham is pressed up against the ropes. Yoshida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gresham down to the mat. Gresham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gresham doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gresham wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gresham throws a head kick but Yoshida moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gresham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gresham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gresham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch but Gresham improves position.
Yoshida takes an elbow to the temple.
Yoshida is looking to break free of the clinch but Gresham has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Gresham.
Yoshida manages to break the clinch.
Gresham tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yoshida is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gresham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gresham being controlled here, momentarily.
Gresham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gresham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gresham is breathing heavily.
Yoshida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gresham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Gresham 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.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gresham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gresham landing strikes from the mount and Yoshida is in trouble!
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gresham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yoshida has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gresham is working for a guillotine from mount but Yoshida frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gresham is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yoshida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yoshida!
Gresham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gresham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gresham prevents Yoshida from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sloat Gresham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gresham swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Gresham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshida scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gresham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yoshida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yoshida looking to secure an arm triangle but Gresham defends it well.
Yoshida with good strikes from the mount here!
Yoshida working the ground and pound effectively.
Gresham is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gresham is looking to escape.
Yoshida prevents Gresham from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Yoshida.
Gresham wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Yoshida scores with strikes from the back.
Gresham takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Yoshida scores with strikes from the back.
Gresham looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yoshida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gresham looks a forlorn figure.
Gresham is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gresham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gresham regains half guard.
Gresham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gresham tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshida moves into full mount! Gresham won't be happy about that!
Gresham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoshida raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yoshida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yoshida wants to finish this one by submission but Gresham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yoshida.
Yoshida with good strikes from the mount here!
Gresham working to try and regain half guard.
Gresham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gresham manages to get to full guard.
Gresham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gresham has momentary wrist control but Yoshida slips an elbow through the middle.
Yoshida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yoshida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gresham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Gresham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gresham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gresham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gresham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Ken Yoshida!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Ken Yoshida!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Ken Yoshida!
Ken Yoshida wins by unanimous decision!
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