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AFC 48 - Sobral vs. LeDouche PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esteban Cambiasso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Stairs!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambiasso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stairs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cambiasso lands a front kick.
Stairs swinging wilding here.
Stairs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cambiasso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stairs tries to keep at a distance but Cambiasso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cambiasso manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambiasso ducks under a wild hook from Stairs.
Stairs has a takedown stuffed.
Cambiasso scores with a hook to the body. Stairs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stairs looks gassed!
Cambiasso closes the distance and clinches.
Cambiasso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cambiasso pulls Stairs into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stairs!
Stairs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cambiasso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cambiasso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cambiasso forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stairs trying to control the action but Cambiasso just sinks the hooks in.
Stairs controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stairs just trying to survive but Cambiasso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cambiasso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stairs is defending well though. Cambiasso let's go of the attempt for now.
Cambiasso is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Stairs is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Cambiasso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Just Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ramos Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Ramos Marley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Just Case!
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, Carlos Ramos Marley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Case moves out of range easily.
Jab from Ramos Marley.
Case takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Case drives through with a takedown into guard.
Case pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos Marley is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Case accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramos Marley pulls Case in close to prevent any damage.
Case wants to control from the top but Ramos Marley keeps moving.
Case postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Case sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Case wanted to stand there but Ramos Marley had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos Marley keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos Marley misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Ramos Marley.
Case throws a nice inside leg kick.
Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Case's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick that half lands.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos Marley.
Case has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos Marley has control of Case's left arm, preventing Case from doing any damage.
Ramos Marley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Case wants to get up but he can't break Ramos Marley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos Marley keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Ramos Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos Marley trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Case blocks a head kick by Ramos Marley.
Ramos Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick but Case moves out of range.
Case throws a looping overhand right but Ramos Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos Marley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick that half lands.
Case shoots in for a takedown but Ramos Marley shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice defenses there by Ramos Marley.
Ramos Marley lands a high kick!
Ramos Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos Marley lands a head kick. Case smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos Marley scores with a four punch combination!
Case misses with a looping left.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Case closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramos Marley circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Case looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos Marley is fending him off so far but Case persists. Nope, Ramos Marley circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Case shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ramos Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Case.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Case dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramos Marley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramos Marley blocks a head kick by Case.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick but Case moves out of range.
Ramos Marley throws a nice head kick!
Case shoots for a takedown but Ramos Marley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramos Marley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carlos Ramos Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramos Marley's waist but Ramos Marley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side.
Ramos Marley lands a head kick. Case smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Just Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos Marley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick but Case moves out of range.
Ramos Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Ramos Marley lands but Case takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Ramos Marley.
Ramos Marley throws a sloppy head kick
and Case counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramos Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos Marley stuffs the takedown attempt from Case. Case gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos Marley lands a head kick. Case smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Case's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carlos Ramos Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Case blocks a head kick by Ramos Marley.
Ramos Marley throws a head kick that half lands.
Ramos Marley scores with a leg kick.
Case looks to land a combination but Ramos Marley avoids it well.
Ramos Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Case changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos Marley tries to avoid it but Case manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos Marley to the ground. Ramos Marley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramos Marley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Ramos Marley lands but Case takes it in his stride.
Case scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Case trying to control from half guard but Ramos Marley is working away.
Ramos Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to pass to mount but Ramos Marley is defending the position.
Ramos Marley wants to control but Case is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos Marley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Case is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos Marley defends it well.
Case thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramos Marley's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case is tying to control. Ramos Marley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Case shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Case avoids the attempt from Ramos Marley to control.
Case get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos Marley lands with a kick to the temple. Case shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Case shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramos Marley but Ramos Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Case takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramos Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Case closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramos Marley circles away.
Case fails to land the takedown.
Ramos Marley keeps Case at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Ramos Marley lands but Case takes it in his stride.
Case has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramos Marley.
Ramos Marley lands a head kick!
Ramos Marley scores with a head kick.
Ramos Marley throws a sloppy head kick
and Case counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ramos Marley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Just Case will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos Marley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Case shoots in for a takedown but Ramos Marley shows good takedown defense.
Ramos Marley throws a nice head kick!
Ramos Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Case tries to clinch there but Ramos Marley circles away.
Ramos Marley throws a nice head kick!
Ramos Marley throws a sloppy head kick
and Case counters with a single leg into guard. Ramos Marley didn't expect that.
Ramos Marley has control of Case's left arm, preventing Case from doing any damage.
Ramos Marley keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Case wants to stand but Ramos Marley is controlling his arm.
Case tries for a kimura but Ramos Marley is defending well.
Case thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramos Marley striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Just Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramos Marley wants to control but Case postures up.
Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramos Marley, who protects the arm well.
Case trying to control the position but Ramos Marley is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Ramos Marley.
Ramos Marley misses with a head kick.
Ramos Marley lands with a kick to the temple. Case shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramos Marley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Case's head.
Ramos Marley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Case is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Case wants to control from the top but Ramos Marley keeps moving.
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos Marley is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramos Marley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ramos Marley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Case throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlos Ramos Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Case wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Case showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Case, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Case!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between EJ Tap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pop Lock and Drop It. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, EJ Tap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean John!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tap pushes a forearm under John's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, John is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). EJ Tap!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iversen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mastodon - Iron Tusk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Corpuz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corpuz as he avoids it easily.
Iversen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corpuz moves away.
Iversen cracks a nice hook into Corpuz's ribs.
Iversen shoots for a takedown but Corpuz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corpuz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Corpuz slips a jab and a cross from Iversen.
Corpuz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Corpuz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iversen connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Iversen wants to control but Corpuz is keeping busy.
Corpuz works his way into side control.
Corpuz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Iversen can't do much from the bottom here.
Iversen is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iversen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corpuz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corpuz wants to pass the guard but Iversen is keeping the position.
Corpuz forces his way into half guard.
Iversen trying to hold on to Corpuz's head to control him but Corpuz postures up.
Corpuz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iversen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corpuz.
Iversen is looking for a sweep. Corpuz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corpuz trying to mount his opponent but Iversen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen wants to control but Corpuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Corpuz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iversen feints and as Corpuz raises his hands in defense, Iversen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iversen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corpuz on the ground.
Iversen wants to stand but Corpuz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iversen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpuz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iversen is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpuz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iversen pushing down on Corpuz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Iversen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corpuz keeps working.
Corpuz wants to improve his position but Iversen is controlling well.
Iversen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iversen is trying to control the action in half guard but Corpuz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Corpuz is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Iversen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Corpuz looks gassed!
Corpuz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Iversen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iversen slows the pace down in half guard.
Iversen wants to control but Corpuz is keeping him busy.
Iversen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corpuz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Iversen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corpuz wants to get back to full guard.
Iversen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Iversen trying to control the action but Corpuz is working from the bottom.
Corpuz gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Corpuz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corpuz moves forwards but Iversen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iversen misses with a takedown attempt
and Corpuz counters with a single leg into guard. Iversen didn't expect that.
Iversen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Iversen keeping full guard, as Corpuz tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iversen is on top in guard.
Corpuz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iversen is one step ahead there.
Corpuz keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iversen.
Iversen is looking to stand up but Corpuz won't let him.
Iversen wants to control from the top but Corpuz keeps moving.
Iversen won't allow Corpuz to sweep him here.
Corpuz is looking for a triangle but Iversen pushes his legs off easily.
Mark Corpuz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corpuz is breathing heavily.
Corpuz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iversen is one step ahead there.
Corpuz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iversen is stalling in the full guard.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpuz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iversen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iversen stays in close to Corpuz's body and controls the position.
Corpuz keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Morten Iversen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Iversen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corpuz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Iversen won't allow Corpuz to pass to mount.
Iversen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpuz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iversen is looking to improve his position but Corpuz isn't that keen on the idea.
Corpuz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Iversen is holding on tight.
Iversen tries to hold on but Corpuz postures up.
Iversen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Corpuz tries to pass to full mount but Iversen defends it.
Corpuz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iversen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corpuz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iversen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corpuz avoids the attempt from Iversen to control.
Iversen prevents Corpuz from taking his back.
Corpuz working for a submission but Iversen is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Corpuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Iversen fails with the takedown
so Corpuz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iversen striking from the bottom.
Iversen keeping full guard, as Corpuz tries to pass.
Iversen trying to control the position.
Corpuz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Iversen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Iversen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Iversen!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Corpuz is trying to improve his position.
Corpuz is letting Iversen control him for a moment.
Corpuz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corpuz is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Iversen trying to control the position but Corpuz is working away.
Corpuz tries to bench press Iversen off him but Iversen keeps the position.
Iversen trying to control the action but Corpuz is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Corpuz's face as Iversen controls the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Morten Iversen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice takedown defense from Corpuz. No joy for Iversen on that attempt.
Iversen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corpuz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen stuffs the takedown.
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.
Iversen has his takedown stuffed
and Corpuz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corpuz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corpuz working for a submission but Iversen is keeping him at bay.
Iversen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iversen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corpuz has hold of Iversen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Iversen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Corpuz wants to take Iversen's back but he can't do it this time.
Iversen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen tries to lock up and control but Corpuz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corpuz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Iversen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Iversen can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iversen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corpuz counters with a leg kick.
Morten Iversen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iversen throws a jab but it's blocked by Corpuz.
Iversen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Corpuz is looking to reverse the position.
Iversen controls the position from side control.
Iversen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Corpuz's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpuz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Iversen lands an elbow.
Corpuz is trying to get back to half guard.
Iversen trying to control the action but Corpuz is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iversen fails with a takedown attempt.
Iversen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corpuz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Corpuz.
I've got Corpuz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Corpuz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Macomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willie Macomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Swift!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift throws a sloppy head kick and Macomb moves out of range easily.
Swift forces Macomb back against the cage and clinches.
Macomb has Swift pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swift manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macomb breaks the clinch.
Swift drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macomb throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Swift stopping the sweep attempt from Macomb.
Macomb working a defensive guard here.
Macomb keeping full guard, as Swift tries to pass.
Macomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swift stays in close to Macomb's body and controls the position.
Swift's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Macomb, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swift can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift pushes down on Macomb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macomb is looking to get back to full guard here but Swift has managed to pass to side control instead.
Swift takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macomb is trying to stand but he's just given Swift his back.
Macomb is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Macomb right now.
Swift wants to control but Macomb is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macomb controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Macomb staying busy and making it hard for Swift to control.
Macomb wants to get back to his feet.
Swift is hanging on to Macomb's back as he tries to escape.
Macomb is trying to get back to his feet but Swift has full control of the position and if anything, Macomb has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Swift doesn't have the hooks in and Macomb manages to turn into his guard.
Macomb is breathing heavily.
Macomb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Swift works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macomb misses with a takedown
and Swift counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macomb!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swift in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swift controlling his opponent.
Macomb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swift tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macomb is desperately trying to improve his position but Swift has a good base and remains in mount.
Macomb is squirming around, avoiding Swift's attempts to control the action.
Swift content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macomb is desperately trying to improve his position but Swift has a good base and remains in mount.
Macomb is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Swift has taken his back!
Macomb has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Macomb rolls, trying to escape but Swift keeps control of the position.
Macomb staying busy and making it hard for Swift to control.
Swift has the hooks in. Macomb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Swift controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Swift dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swift looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swift trying to control but Macomb is working from the bottom.
Macomb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Swift stopping the sweep attempt from Macomb.
Macomb wants to stand up but Swift is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macomb can't keep his opponent in guard - Swift advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swift is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swift blocks the strikes from Macomb.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Macomb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macomb doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swift counters by clinching up.
Swift lands a takedown into guard.
Macomb keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Macomb looking for a sweep. Not yet Macomb, not yet.
Swift drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macomb dives on top into guard.
Macomb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swift dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macomb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macomb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macomb wants to stand up but Swift is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macomb keeping full guard, as Swift tries to pass.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Macomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macomb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swift avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macomb is looking to stand up but Swift isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macomb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Swift lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swift won't allow Macomb to get back to his feet.
Swift looking to pass the guard.
Macomb wants to get back to his feet but Swift is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Swift looking to pass the guard.
Eric Swift has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macomb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swift!
Macomb quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Macomb but it's paid off an Swift is forced to tap! Nice work by Macomb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Macomb!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Nogueira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fin Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Just Close Your Eyes-Story of the Year. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shark's choice of entrance music: Dan Sebenarnya. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edwin Nogueira Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fin Shark!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nogueira Jr.
Shark defending well as Nogueira Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Nogueira Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira Jr misses with a double jab.
Nogueira Jr rushes Shark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nogueira Jr scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fin Shark has been cut.
Shark tries to pull guard but Nogueira Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Shark drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shark blocks it with crossed arms.
Nogueira Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Shark blocks with his arms.
Nogueira Jr is breathing heavily.
Nogueira Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Nogueira Jr has double underhooks.
Nogueira Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira Jr tries a knee to the head but Shark blocks it.
Shark trying to control the position but instead, Nogueira Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shark into the cage.
Nogueira Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Shark has had enough of the clinch but Nogueira Jr keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nogueira Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Nogueira Jr has double underhooks.
Nogueira Jr is pressed up against the cage. Shark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira Jr down to the mat. Nogueira Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nogueira Jr misses with a head kick.
Shark tries to clinch there but Nogueira Jr circles away.
Shark tries to clinch but Nogueira Jr is having none of it.
Shark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwin Nogueira Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fin Shark.
Nogueira Jr dodges the punch combination from Shark.
Nogueira Jr gets caught flat footed, as Shark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira Jr is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira Jr, not yet.
Nogueira Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Shark to get to half guard.
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira Jr keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogueira Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Nogueira Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fin Shark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nogueira Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shark.
Nogueira Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nogueira Jr wants to clinch but Shark slips to the side
and Shark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nogueira Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shark is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nogueira Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shark's back instead.
Shark manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogueira Jr's guard. Nice work there by Shark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira Jr has an active guard here but Shark has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shark escapes and throws Nogueira Jr'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira Jr keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shark is controlling him well.
Shark wants to control but Nogueira Jr is keeping him busy.
Nogueira Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nogueira Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Nogueira Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Nogueira Jr lands a knee to the head.
Nogueira Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Shark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nogueira Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shark's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira Jr smiles and moves away.
Nogueira Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark gets the takedown into side control.
Shark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nogueira Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shark is pressing down on Nogueira Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira Jr is holding on for now.
Nogueira Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edwin Nogueira Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fin Shark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nogueira Jr avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nogueira Jr misses the target.
Edwin Nogueira Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nogueira Jr lands with an overhand left.
Nogueira Jr misses with a head kick.
Nogueira Jr throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Edwin Nogueira Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark slips a straight right by Nogueira Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira Jr circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shark looks for a takedown but Nogueira Jr sprawls well.
Nogueira Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira Jr misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nogueira Jr!
Shark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira Jr is looking to escape.
Nogueira Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nogueira Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Shark wants to control the pace but Nogueira Jr is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Nogueira Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nogueira Jr gets back to full guard.
Shark has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nogueira Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shark is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nogueira Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Shark to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edwin Nogueira Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Machete tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Machete pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machete but Machete pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machete throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
Machete throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Machete tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Gracie trying to control the position but Machete is working away.
Machete throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machete tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Machete is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machete tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Machete wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Machete takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machete tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the position but Machete is working away.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Machete is working from the bottom.
Machete is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Machete tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Machete!
Machete keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machete has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machete is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Machete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Machete sprawls well.
LieHarder Machete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in but Machete avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Machete has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machete really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machete defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Machete wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Machete squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machete wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Machete defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Machete regains half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machete wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Machete defends the submission attempt.
Machete is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machete actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machete can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machete tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
Machete takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machete is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Machete is trying to buck Gracie off.
Machete wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machete, who protects the arm well.
Machete is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Machete but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Machete gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Machete is keeping the position.
Machete looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machete working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machete is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machete looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machete looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machete!
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machete wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie keeping hold of Machete's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Machete is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully.
Gracie is pulling down on Machete's head to control his posture.
Despite being in the dominant position, Helio Gracie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machete tries to clinch up.
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.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machete doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy LeDouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeDouche is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 30 Century Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy LeDouche!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral has a takedown stuffed.
LeDouche stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobral. Sobral gets slowly back to his feet.
LeDouche misses with a body shot.
LeDouche tries to clinch but Sobral is having none of it.
Sobral looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeDouche is fending him off so far but Sobral persists. Nope, LeDouche circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeDouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LeDouche throws a shot to the body.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by LeDouche there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeDouche pushes Sobral up against the cage in a clinch.
LeDouche is struggling to control the position.
LeDouche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDouche lands a nice hook to Sobral's body. Sobral takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeDouche moves into the clinch successfully.
LeDouche breaks the clinch.
LeDouche lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
LeDouche closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sobral! LeDouche dives in looking to finish! Sobral is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy LeDouche!
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