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UVT 29: Infamous vs Justice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between clark McCahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). clark McCahon had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. clark McCahon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, clark McCahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCahon shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCahon misses with a kick to the body.
McCahon shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva tries for a kimura but McCahon is defending well.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
McCahon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McCahon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCahon fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for clark McCahon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCahon is breathing heavily.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but McCahon defending well.
Silva decides to stand up.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCahon lands with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but McCahon moves out of range.
McCahon stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
McCahon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
clark McCahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva drives through and clinches with McCahon against the cage.
Silva letting McCahon take a breather here.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCahon working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCahon's guard.
McCahon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
McCahon is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva stands up.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCahon tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a good low kick that McCahon was not able to check.
McCahon shoots and misses
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva gets to his feet. McCahon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva darts in and clinches McCahon up against the cage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva gets control of McCahon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCahon's guard.
McCahon looking for a sweep. Not yet McCahon, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCahon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has McCahon in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCahon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCahon is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCahon tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCahon has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saddam Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussain has chosen Dabke Huwara as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matt Ghandi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Saddam Hussain's chin.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hussain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghandi shoots in for a double leg but Hussain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hussain lands a jab to Ghandi's midsection.
Ghandi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghandi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hussain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ghandi looking to control but Hussain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghandi looking to ground and pound but Hussain is blocking nicely.
Ghandi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hussain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ghandi is breathing heavily.
Hussain working to try and regain half guard.
Hussain is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi prevents Hussain from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hussain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hussain kicks off Ghandi and gets to his feet.
Hussain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghandi.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghandi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hussain scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Matt Ghandi has been cut.
Hussain lands a lovely overhand right.
Ghandi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Ghandi 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 Matt Ghandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain steps into range and cracks Ghandi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ghandi flops backwards and Hussain dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ghandi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hussain drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hussain as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ghandi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hussain! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Saddam Hussain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derakor Vindicator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vindicator's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kael Drakkel Ambience. Derakor Vindicator is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derakor Vindicator!
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, Al Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
Vindicator takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Wentworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wentworth throws a lazy right hand but Vindicator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wentworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wentworth throws a head kick but Vindicator moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a body punch but Vindicator moves out of range.
Vindicator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth pushes Vindicator away with a front kick.
Wentworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wentworth keeps Vindicator at a distance using the push kick.
Vindicator avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a head kick that Vindicator semi-blocks.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Vindicator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vindicator moves out of range as Wentworth throws a body kick.
Vindicator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vindicator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vindicator throws a right hand that Wentworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Wentworth also avoids with ease.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vindicator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Vindicator just misses with a punch to the body.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Vindicator moves out of range easily.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wentworth throws a leg kick which misses Vindicator's front leg but catches the back leg as Vindicator tries to avoid it.
Wentworth lands a nice looking body kick.
Wentworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wentworth misses with a kick to the body.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Vindicator moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Vindicator misses.
Al Wentworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wentworth!
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Wentworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Wentworth looks gassed!
Vindicator throws a hook but Wentworth avoids it easily.
Vindicator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wentworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wentworth.
Vindicator blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Wentworth.
Wentworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vindicator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vindicator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wentworth can pounce on him.
Vindicator misses with a series of wild punches.
Vindicator takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vindicator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vindicator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vindicator 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vindicator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vindicator trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vindicator 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.
Vindicator forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Wentworth dominated that 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.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Vindicator shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wentworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vindicator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vindicator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vindicator trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth trying to control the position.
Vindicator 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Wentworth.
Wentworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vindicator.
Vindicator slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wentworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Wentworth.
Vindicator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Vindicator moves out of range easily.
Vindicator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vindicator's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wentworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vindicator shoots in and bounces Wentworth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wentworth is pulling down on Vindicator's head. It's preventing any offense from Vindicator, at least for the moment.
Wentworth keeping moving, preventing Vindicator from controlling successfully.
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.
Wentworth keeping full guard, as Vindicator tries to pass.
Vindicator stands and throws Wentworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vindicator throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wentworth works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vindicator is trying to work for a kimura but Wentworth is defending well.
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.
Vindicator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vindicator looking to secure an arm triangle but Wentworth defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derakor Vindicator dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick from Wentworth lands but Vindicator takes it in his stride.
Wentworth connects with a high kick.
Vindicator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wentworth.
Vindicator throws a sloppy head kick and Wentworth moves out of range easily.
Vindicator throws a head kick but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Vindicator moves out of range easily.
Vindicator misses with a body kick.
Wentworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vindicator avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a nice looking combination but Vindicator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vindicator shoots in looking for a takedown. Wentworth tries to sprawl out of it but Vindicator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wentworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vindicator avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a head kick.
Wentworth lands a head kick!
Wentworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vindicator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vindicator tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Vindicator with that takedown attempt.
Wentworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wentworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wentworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth throws a head kick that Vindicator semi-blocks.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vindicator throws a solid leg kick but Wentworth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vindicator.
Derakor Vindicator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth dips to his left and cracks Vindicator with an uppercut!
Wentworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wentworth scores with a body shot.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wentworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wentworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Vindicator misses.
Vindicator moves out of range of the body kick.
Wentworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Vindicator is just out of range.
Vindicator defending well as Wentworth loads up on a big left hand.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vindicator shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wentworth pinned against the cage. Wentworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derakor Vindicator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vindicator moves away.
Vindicator shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vindicator showed some decent athleticism there.
Vindicator moves into full mount! Wentworth won't be happy about that!
Wentworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vindicator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vindicator looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vindicator swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wentworth is now in Vindicator's guard. A big mistake from Vindicator there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Wentworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wentworth 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Wentworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Its dark and hell is hot. Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor Silva fails with the takedown.
Anderson Silva clinches with his opponent.
Anderson Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vitor Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Anderson Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson Silva with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vitor Silva has been cut.
Anderson Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vitor Silva avoids the elbow strike from Anderson Silva, against the cage.
Vitor Silva has Anderson Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vitor Silva fails to pull guard.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vitor Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson Silva has Vitor Silva pressed against the cage.
Anderson Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson Silva has Vitor Silva pressed against the cage.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anderson Silva.
Vitor Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Vitor Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson Silva circles away.
Anderson Silva is looking to clinch but Vitor Silva is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vitor Silva is looking to clinch but Anderson Silva is avoiding it.
Vitor Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch but Vitor Silva moves out of range.
Anderson Silva slips under a jab from Vitor Silva.
Vitor Silva misses with a body shot.
Vitor Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson Silva pinned against the cage. Anderson Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vitor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitor Silva looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva scores with a leg kick.
Anderson Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vitor Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vitor Silva shoots in for a double leg but Anderson Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch but Vitor Silva moves out of range.
Anderson Silva wants to clinch.
Vitor Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Vitor Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vitor Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Vitor Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vitor Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vitor Silva being controlled against the cage.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva lands an elbow that stopped Vitor Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva lands a knee to the body.
Anderson Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vitor Silva's face.
Anderson Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitor Silva's defenses.
Anderson Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vitor Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow.
Anderson Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitor Silva's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Silva is looking to control Anderson Silva's arms but Anderson Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitor Silva has his back to the cage.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson Silva landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Vitor Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vitor Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vitor Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Vitor Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vitor Silva looking for a takedown.
Anderson Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vitor Silva.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Silva.
Knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vitor Silva's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson Silva avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vitor Silva's face.
Vitor Silva avoiding damage as Anderson Silva throws knees to the body.
Anderson Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vitor Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vitor Silva tries to pull guard but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Vitor Silva tries to pull guard but Anderson Silva won't allow it.
Anderson Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vitor Silva tries for a takedown but Anderson Silva manages to get underhooks.
Vitor Silva jumps guard but Anderson Silva stands there with Vitor Silva around his waist. Vitor Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow.
Anderson Silva trying to control the position but instead, Vitor Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson Silva into the cage.
Anderson Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The is referee keeping an eye on Anderson Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Anderson Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson Silva lands an elbow just above Vitor Silva 's eye.
Anderson Silva gets underhooks to prevent Vitor Silva's takedown attempt.
Anderson Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitor Silva's defenses.
Anderson Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Vitor Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Silva smiles and moves away.
Vitor Silva fails with the takedown
letting Anderson Silva counter with a right hand.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitor Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitor Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vitor Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Anderson Silva counters by clinching up.
Anderson Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vitor Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vitor Silva tries for a takedown but Anderson Silva manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva with a knee to the head.
Anderson Silva lands an elbow inside that Vitor Silva shrugs off.
Anderson Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vitor Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson Silva prevents it.
Vitor Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Vitor Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vitor Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson Silva.
Vitor Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Silva smiles and moves away.
Vitor Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson Silva is pressed up against the cage. Vitor Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson Silva down to the mat. Anderson Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vitor Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson Silva counters with a good low kick that Vitor Silva was not able to check.
Vitor Silva feints and as Anderson Silva raises his hands in defense, Vitor Silva 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.
Vitor Silva prevents Anderson Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva keeping full guard, as Vitor Silva tries to pass.
Anderson Silva is looking to stand up but Vitor Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Vitor Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vitor Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Vitor Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch up
and Vitor Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitor Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Anderson Silva somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Vitor Silva punishes Anderson Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitor Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!
Vitor Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson Silva pushes Vitor Silva off looking to stand but Vitor Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Vitor Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor Silva is keen to just control but Anderson Silva is a slippery customer.
Vitor Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson Silva is just riding it out for now. Vitor Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Vitor Silva trying to control from Anderson Silva's half guard. Anderson Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Anderson Silva keeping moving, preventing Vitor Silva from controlling successfully.
Vitor Silva content to stall in guard here.
Anderson Silva is looking to stand up but Vitor Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor Silva passes into half guard.
Vitor Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson Silva defends it well.
Anderson Silva pushes Vitor Silva off looking to stand but Vitor Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson Silva pushes Vitor Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Vitor Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vitor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson Silva wants to clinch.
Anderson Silva is looking to clinch but Vitor Silva is avoiding it.
Anderson Silva darts in and clinches Vitor Silva up against the cage.
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson Silva crunches a lovely knee into Vitor Silva's ribcage.
Vitor Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Silva smiles and moves away.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch up
and Vitor Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson Silva!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitor Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anderson Silva is now in Vitor Silva's guard. A big mistake from Vitor Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Vitor Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Segel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Justice has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Segel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Segel on that attempt.
Segel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Segel shoots for a takedown but Justice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Segel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Segel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segel.
Segel keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justice slips nicely into half guard.
Segel is looking to control Justice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Segel avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segel won't allow Justice to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Justice is looking for a kimura here.
Segel gets full guard.
Segel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Segel keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice trying to control but Segel is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Justice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Segel to the mat! Segel manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Segel is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Segel throws a strike but Justice rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Segel wants to sweep but no luck.
Segel is trying to keep Justice in close.
Justice advances to half guard.
Justice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Segel defending well though.
Justice is keen to just control but Segel is a slippery customer.
Justice works his foot free and advances to mount.
Segel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice prevents Segel from improving his position.
Justice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Justice works his way into full mount!
Justice jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Segel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Segel and Justice has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Justice looks gassed!
Segel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice actively working from the bottom here.
Segel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Justice is trying desperately to improve position.
Segel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Justice hang on?
Justice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Segel.
Justice is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Segel with a poor takedown
and Justice counters with a takedown into side control.
Justice trying to control the position but Segel is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Segel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Justice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Segel is defending well.
Justice lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Segel is just riding it out for now. Justice eventually gives up the hold.
Justice is trying to work for a kimura but Segel is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Segel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Justice!
Segel wants to finish this one by submission but Justice is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Segel.
Justice is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Justice is pressing down on Segel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Justice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Segel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Justice working a defensive guard here.
Justice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Segel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Justice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Segel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Segel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
Justice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Justice is trying to control the position but Segel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Segel trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Segel working some strikes from top position.
Segel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Segel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Segel fails with the takedown
and Justice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Justice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segel's guard.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Segel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Segel is defending against the submission attempts here by Justice.
Justice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Segel's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segel moves into full guard.
Justice stands and throws Segel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Segel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Justice.
Justice trying to control the position but Segel is working away.
Segel is trying to control Justice's posture but Justice avoids it.
Justice trying to control the position but Segel is working away.
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.
Justice working the ground and pound.
Segel sneaks back into half guard.
Justice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Segel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Segel wants to improve his position but Justice is controlling well.
Justice thows a huge punch but Segel dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Justice lands a nice short elbow.
Justice is working for a kimura but Segel is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to control but Segel is keeping him busy.
Justice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Segel defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Segel stuffs the takedown.
Justice slips under a jab.
Justice thuds a left hand into Segel's body.
Justice scores with a nice right hand.
Justice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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.
Segel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Segel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Segel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Justice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Segel's guard.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Segel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Segel working for a triangle but Justice defends it easily.
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Justice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoruba Ahimbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahimbe comes to the cage accompanied by "Hit em Up" Tupac. This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoruba Ahimbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey McMasters!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahimbe lands with a nice body punch.
McMasters throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahimbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahimbe avoids the head kick by McMasters.
Mickey McMasters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMasters throws a leg kick but Ahimbe checks it.
McMasters looks to throw the jab but Ahimbe is out of range.
Ahimbe avoids the head kick by McMasters.
Ahimbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMasters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Ahimbe with that takedown attempt.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses.
Ahimbe blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahimbe misses with a wild body shot.
Ahimbe clinches up against the cage.
McMasters has had enough of the clinch but Ahimbe keeps him there for the moment.
Ahimbe is looking to control McMasters's arms but McMasters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ahimbe has his back to the cage.
McMasters is trying to break free.
Ahimbe keeps control of McMasters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahimbe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McMasters is keeping busy.
Ahimbe tightens his grip and picks McMasters up, before dumping him to the ground. McMasters manages to land in guard.
McMasters wants to stand and escape but Ahimbe is having none of it.
Ahimbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McMasters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahimbe 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.
Ahimbe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahimbe cracks McMasters with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahimbe prevents McMasters from getting back to his feet.
Ahimbe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahimbe 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.
Ahimbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMasters waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ahimbe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahimbe tries to close the distance and clinch but McMasters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahimbe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahimbe lands a nice uppercut.
McMasters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMasters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses.
Ahimbe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McMasters.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahimbe blocks a jab.
McMasters looks gassed!
Ahimbe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McMasters to the mat! McMasters manages to get full guard.
Ahimbe throwing strikes from guard but McMasters blocks nicely.
Ahimbe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahimbe stops McMasters from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahimbe forces his way into half guard.
Ahimbe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMasters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ahimbe works his way into side control.
Ahimbe throws an elbow but McMasters slips to the side and avoids it well.
McMasters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahimbe. 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 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.
Ahimbe working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahimbe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McMasters sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McMasters is not content to let Ahimbe control the position.
Ahimbe working the ground and pound but McMasters is defending the strikes.
McMasters is trying to get back to his feet.
Ahimbe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ahimbe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoruba Ahimbe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahimbe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMasters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McMasters thows a body shot but no joy.
McMasters throws a head kick that misses.
Ahimbe blocks a head kick by McMasters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMasters can't break the clinch.
Ahimbe jumps guard.
Ahimbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahimbe, not yet.
Ahimbe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ahimbe looking to finish with strikes here!
McMasters is breathing heavily.
Ahimbe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahimbe cracks McMasters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ahimbe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahimbe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMasters is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ahimbe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahimbe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McMasters can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
McMasters squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ahimbe landing strikes from the mount and McMasters is in trouble!
Ahimbe looking to finish McMasters with some ground and pound. This is bad for McMasters!
Ahimbe lands a big shot there that rocks McMasters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahimbe unloading with bombs!
McMasters's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ahimbe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McMasters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahimbe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ahimbe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ahimbe landing strikes from the mount and McMasters is in trouble!
McMasters holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ahimbe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ahimbe landing punches.
Ahimbe controlling the pace for now.
Ahimbe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McMasters is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ahimbe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McMasters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahimbe.
McMasters tries to buck Ahimbe off but he can't manage it.
Ahimbe swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoruba Ahimbe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Filipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mariano Filipe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Filipe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filipe is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Filipe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Filipe has control of the leg.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Filipe passes to side control.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Filipe controlling him for the moment.
Filipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Filipe stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipe tries to advance to mount but Taylor denies him.
Taylor keeps Filipe under control for a moment.
Filipe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor looks gassed!
Filipe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Filipe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Filipe wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor prevents Filipe from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Filipe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filipe is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filipe to get the leverage.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filipe is working away from the top position though.
Taylor has a hand on Filipe 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Filipe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Filipe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taylor is surviving well by controlling Filipe 's body position as best he can.
Filipe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
Filipe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Filipe trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor stops Filipe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filipe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Taylor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Filipe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor tries to clinch up but Filipe circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taylor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Filipe wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Filipe is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Filipe forces his way into half guard.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Filipe prevents Taylor from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Filipe sits in half guard.
Filipe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Filipe is controlling him well.
Taylor is staying active underneath Filipe , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Filipe throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filipe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filipe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Filipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Filipe passes to side control.
Filipe advances nicely into full mount.
Filipe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Filipe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipe looking to pass the guard.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filipe trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Filipe stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mariano Filipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipe works over Taylor's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipe circles away.
Filipe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipe misses with the combination.
Filipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
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.
No luck for Filipe with that takedown attempt.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Filipe swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filipe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Filipe wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Filipe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Filipe throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Filipe keeps it at a distance.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filipe fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor tries to clinch but Filipe is having none of it.
Filipe with a nice cross.
Filipe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filipe works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipe cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Filipe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Filipe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taylor is surviving well by controlling Filipe 's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Filipe isn't that keen on the idea.
Taylor has given up his back here. Will Filipe look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Filipe keeps control of the position as Taylor tries to break free.
Taylor is keeping busy.
Filipe has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Taylor is in real trouble here. Filipe gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Taylor is tapping out! Filipe wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mariano Filipe !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penna comes to the cage accompanied by APOCALYPSE NOW. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brenno Penna!
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, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Penna persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Penna moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Penna. Penna gets slowly back to his feet.
Penna misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie controls Penna momentarily but Penna frees himself.
Penna trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penna 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.
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.
Penna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penna tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Penna is breathing heavily.
Penna shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Penna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Penna persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Penna shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penna!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Penna wriggling away.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Penna manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penna is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penna actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Penna is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penna is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Penna is defending the position.
Penna gets full guard.
Penna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penna looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Penna keeps moving.
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.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Penna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Penna keeps moving.
Penna had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penna Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Penna avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Penna breaks the grip.
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 Brenno Penna 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.
Penna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penna is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie trying to control but Penna is working from the bottom.
Penna had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gracie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penna Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gracie's back instead.
Penna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie turns into Penna and is now in his guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Penna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penna is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penna gets back to full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penna manages to get back to half guard.
Penna is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie passes to side control.
Penna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Penna but he's now mounted!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Penna is squirming around nicely.
Penna is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Penna tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penna is looking to escape.
Penna is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Penna is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Penna is holding on tight.
Penna is trying to escape the mount.
Penna throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gracie. What's that going to do exactly?
Penna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Penna wriggling away.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Penna is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Penna is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Penna tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Penna is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie working for a submission but Penna is keeping him at bay.
Penna is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gracie prevents Penna from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to control but Penna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Penna tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penna's guard.
Penna working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Penna keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penna is keeping the position for now.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penna has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Penna looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Penna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Penna is having none of it.
Penna wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Penna is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drew Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Infamous might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maino - Soldier. The key to victory for Drew Infamous has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Infamous!
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, Duke Justice!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Infamous slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Some wild striking there from Justice.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Infamous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Infamous swinging wilding here.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.
Infamous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Infamous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous throws a one two combo.
Infamous throws a one two combo.
Infamous needs to keep his hands up - Justice had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Infamous counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Justice connects with a body shot.
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Justice is leaning against Infamous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Justice is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Infamous can't fight it off and eventually Justice manages to take the fight to the floor. Infamous looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice chips away with some ground and pound.
Justice is in close to Infamous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Justice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Infamous working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice stands up from Infamous's guard - Justice perhaps looking for a knockout.
Infamous throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Infamous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justice is fending him off so far but Infamous persists. Nope, Justice circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Infamous misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a stiff right hand.
Justice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Infamous throws a big shot that misses.
Justice tries to clinch up.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
Infamous shoots for a double leg takedown but Justice sprawls well. He's pushed Infamous'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 Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily.
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.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice throws a left that rocks Infamous and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Justice dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Infamous regain composure!
Infamous is rocked!
It looks like Drew Infamous has been cut.
Infamous is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justice connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Infamous is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Justice cracks Infamous with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Infamous seems to have got his legs back now.
Justice is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Justice smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Infamous gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Justice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Justice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Infamous backs up against the cage.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Infamous on that attempt.
Justice looks to land a combination but Infamous avoids it well.
Justice misses with a head kick.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice drops Infamous with a left and a right! Oh, Infamous is hurt - Justice dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice landing strikes.
Justice works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Justice working the head and body with strikes.
Justice cracks Infamous with a big elbow.
Justice working the head with strikes.
Justice scoring with punches and elbows.
Infamous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Infamous takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Justice is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Infamous tries to bench press Justice off him but Justice keeps the position.
Justice connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Infamous some visible discomfort.
Justice creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Infamous sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Justice working the ground and pound.
Justice grinds an elbow into Infamous's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Infamous manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice moves into full guard.
Justice striking off his back but it's not causing Infamous any problems.
Justice punching from the bottom - just letting Infamous know he's still in a fight.
Justice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Infamous!
Justice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Justice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Infamous is looking to escape.
Justice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Duke Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Justice lands a big shot there that rocks Infamous but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous is bucking up trying to escape but Justice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Infamous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Infamous. That snapped Justice's head back.
Duke Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Justice.
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Duke Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice throws a head kick but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Duke Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infamous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Infamous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous slips a jab from Justice.
Justice slips a jab from Infamous.
Justice needs to keep his hands up - Infamous had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Infamous to counter with a crisp jab.
Infamous scores with a jab.
Justice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Infamous's head.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Infamous stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Infamous is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Infamous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Infamous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice staying out of range there.
Infamous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Infamous misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Infamous throws a shot from downtown. Justice moves away and avoids it.
Infamous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Infamous moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Infamous slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Infamous moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a double jab.
Justice misses with a head kick.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Justice misses the body punch
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Infamous counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice moves in looking to clinch but Infamous pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Infamous closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Infamous pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous counters with a straight right hand.
Infamous misses with a hook.
Justice misses with a body punch
and Infamous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Justice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Duke Justice just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Infamous misses with a wild combination.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Infamous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Infamous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infamous lands the left hand.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Infamous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice swinging wilding here.
Justice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous misses with a looping left.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a stiff right hand.
Infamous connects with a single shot there.
Infamous misses with a double jab
and Justice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Justice.
Justice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Justice lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Justice.
Infamous is looking to control Justice's arms but Justice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Infamous has his back to the cage.
Infamous tries for a takedown but Justice manages to get underhooks.
Justice lands a left hand.
Justice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Justice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Justice.
Justice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Justice lands a body shot.
Justice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Infamous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justice prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Infamous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Infamous backs up against the cage.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Justice misses with a straight left.
Infamous lands with a nice combination. Justice backs away looking to recover.
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Infamous counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Infamous - just one landing.
Infamous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Justice. That snapped Infamous's head back.
Infamous is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Justice shoots in for a double leg but Infamous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice takes one on the button.
Infamous scores with a sloppy right hand. Justice should have avoided that one.
Justice slips a jab and a cross from Infamous.
Justice throws a leg kick but Infamous moved away.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Infamous slips under a jab from Justice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice counters with a left and a right that stings Infamous.
Justice misses with a combination
and Infamous counters with a nice uppercut.
Infamous closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Infamous pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justice slips under a jab from Infamous.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Infamous. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Justice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Infamous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous counters with a takedown into side control.
Justice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Duke Justice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Justice throws a series of punches but Infamous avoids them all with ease.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
Justice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Infamous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Justice tries to avoid it but Infamous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Justice to the ground. Justice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justice tests Infamous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Infamous misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Infamous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Infamous throws out the jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Infamous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice tries to clinch but Infamous is having none of it.
Infamous misses with an uppercut.
Infamous moves away from the strike by Justice.
Danga de danga de dang - Justice scores with a four punch combination!
Justice throws out a loose jab but Infamous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Infamous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Justice.
Infamous lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous dodges the punch combination from Justice.
Infamous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Infamous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justice misses with a double jab.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous scores with a decent looking hook.
Infamous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justice as he jumps to the side.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Infamous ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Justice throws a hook to the side of Infamous's head but Infamous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Infamous misses.
Justice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Infamous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Justice throws and elbow that misses. Infamous uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Justice's guard. Nice move by Infamous!
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drew Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Justice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice pulls Infamous in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 44:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Justice!
Duke Justice is the new featherweight champion!
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