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Bloodlust VI: Bloody Sunday PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algernon Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaff Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algernon Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaff Biggins!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggins closes the distance and clinches up with Mustard, looking for a takedown. Biggins pushes Mustard against the cage but Mustard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mustard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biggins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mustard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Biggins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mustard's back instead.
Mustard defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Mustard is looking to stand up but Biggins won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Biggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggins, not yet.
Biggins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Biggins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mustard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mustard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mustard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mustard scores a takedown into full mount!
Mustard controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Mustard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Biggins for as long as he can get away with.
Biggins 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.
Algernon Mustard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mustard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biggins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biggins.
Mustard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mustard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Biggins has Mustard in his guard.
Biggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mustard is looking to stand up but Biggins won't let him.
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.
Mustard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mustard stands up and waves to Biggins to follow him.
Mustard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biggins trying to hold on to Mustard's head to control him but Mustard postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mustard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biggins is looking to regain half guard here but Mustard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggins is trying to work for a sweep but Mustard has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mustard controlling the position easily from mount.
Biggins tries to hold on but Mustard pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algernon Mustard 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!
Mustard feints and as Biggins raises his hands in defense, Mustard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biggins working a defensive guard here.
Biggins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mustard looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggins wants to pass to mount but Mustard is defending the position.
Mustard is looking for a sweep. Biggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mustard wants to get back to his feet.
Mustard wants to improve his position but Biggins is controlling well.
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.
Mustard kicks off Biggins and gets to his feet.
Algernon Mustard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biggins showed some decent athleticism there.
Biggins misses with a head shot. Mustard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Biggins won't allow Mustard to get back to his feet.
Blaff Biggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggins has gone for a leg lock! Mustard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biggins's guard.
Mustard is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Biggins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mustard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mustard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mustard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algernon Mustard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mustard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Algernon Mustard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustav Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift slips a jab and a cross from Semenko.
Semenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Semenko misses.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swift avoids the head kick by Semenko.
A head kick misses from Semenko.
Semenko throws a head kick but Swift moves out of range.
Semenko throws and low kick but Swift moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swift shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenko pinned against the cage. Semenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko tries to clinch but Swift moves out of range.
Swift attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko scores with a kick to the body.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses.
Semenko has Swift up against the cage in a clinch.
Swift is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Swift is trying to break the clinch but Semenko has him pressed against the cage.
Semenko lands an elbow that stopped Swift in his tracks for a moment.
Semenko lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gustav Swift has been cut.
Swift takes an elbow to the temple.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko stops a takedown attempt from Swift.
Swift is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swift's face.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Swift is trying to break the clinch but Semenko has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko prevents Swift from breaking the clinch.
Semenko stalling the fight.
Swift stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Semenko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Swift wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swift is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Semenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swift wants to break the clinch but can't.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swift wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swift is trying to drag Semenko to the mat but Semenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Semenko lands an elbow inside that Swift shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko is pushing Swift up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
Swift is trying to break free.
Swift looking to slow down the pace here.
Semenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Swift is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Semenko lands a damaging elbow.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swift has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Swift blocks with his arms.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
Swift tries to break the clinch but Semenko is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Swift is blocking nicely.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko landing knees to the head.
Semenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swift can't get the takedown.
Semenko lands a knee to the head.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swift is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swift up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Swift's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Semenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Semenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swift tries to work over Semenko's front leg with a kick but Semenko checks it.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Swift counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Semenko!
Swift is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Semenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Swift can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semenko is looking to escape.
Semenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift goes for an armbar but Semenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Semenko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semenko is stalling in the full guard.
Swift looking for a guillotine here but Semenko defends easily.
Semenko pushing down on Swift's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift is trying to get back to full guard.
Semenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swift. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swift wants to get back to full guard but Semenko has passed into side control.
Swift is desperately trying to improve his position but Semenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Semenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Semenko prevents Swift from getting the reversal.
Semenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swift working to try and regain half guard.
Semenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swift is looking to improve his position but Semenko isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Semenko trying to control but Swift is having none of it.
Semenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swift kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Semenko wants to finish this one by submission but Swift is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Semenko.
Semenko controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gustav Swift'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. This is the final round!
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Swift swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swift does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swift checks a low kick from Semenko.
Semenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Semenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko throws out a loose jab but Swift uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko tries to clinch but Swift moves out of range.
Swift takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swift paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swift misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semenko is looking to land body kicks.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Swift counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Semenko wants to sweep here but Swift controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swift drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Semenko dives on top into guard.
Swift had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Semenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Swift Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Semenko's back instead.
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.
Swift is trying to stick to Semenko's back but Semenko is turning into Swift. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Swift's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Semenko.
Semenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Semenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Semenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Swift is retaining full guard.
Swift looking for subs off his back but Semenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Semenko controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Semenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Semenko moves into full mount! Swift won't be happy about that!
Dave Semenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenko content just to control the position here.
Swift working to try and regain half guard.
Swift gets back to half guard.
Gustav Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swift throws a strike from the bottom but Semenko passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Semenko 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reficul Natas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reficul Natas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Griswold!
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, Reficul Natas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Natas.
Griswold 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.
Natas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griswold controls the pace.
Natas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griswold trying to control but Natas is working from the bottom.
Griswold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griswold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Natas keeping full guard, as Griswold tries to pass.
Griswold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griswold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griswold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griswold postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Griswold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Natas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Griswold misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Griswold tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Griswold are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Natas dodges the ground and pound from Griswold.
Griswold working the ground and pound but Natas is defending the strikes.
Natas dodges the ground and pound from Griswold.
Griswold takes a little break here. Natas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold throws an elbow but Natas slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Natas misses with a head kick.
Natas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Natas stuffs the takedown.
Natas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Rusty Griswold has been cut.
Griswold fails with a takedown attempt.
Griswold is breathing heavily.
Griswold shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Griswold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griswold blocks a head kick by Natas.
Natas tries a head kick but it misses.
Griswold closes the distance and clinches up with Natas, looking for a takedown. Griswold pushes Natas against the cage but Natas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griswold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griswold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griswold trying to control but Natas is having none of it.
Natas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griswold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Griswold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Natas.
Griswold shoots in but Natas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griswold scores a takedown into full mount!
Griswold throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Natas blocking the ground and pound.
Natas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Griswold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griswold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Griswold.
Griswold throwing strikes here but Natas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Griswold dominating with strikes here.
Natas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griswold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griswold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Natas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griswold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold misses with a head shot.
Griswold raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Griswold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griswold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griswold tries to control but Natas wriggling away.
Griswold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griswold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Griswold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Natas looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Griswold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griswold working Natas over with strikes here.
Natas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Griswold sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natas is squirming around, avoiding Griswold's attempts to control the action.
Rusty Griswold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Griswold.
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!
Griswold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griswold landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griswold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Griswold'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. This is the final round!
Griswold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Natas's guard.
Natas wants to stand and escape but Griswold is having none of it.
Griswold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natas is keeping the position for now.
Griswold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griswold is stalling in the full guard.
Natas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griswold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griswold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griswold tries for a takedown but Natas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griswold tries for a takedown but Natas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Natas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Natas throws a sloppy head kick and Griswold moves out of range easily.
Natas tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Natas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natas tries a head kick but it misses.
Natas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griswold avoids the head kick by Natas.
Griswold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Natas is fending him off so far but Griswold persists. Nope, Natas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Griswold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Natas.
Griswold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Natas taking a bit of punishment here - Griswold scoring with strikes.
Griswold 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.
Griswold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natas keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natas being controlled for a moment.
Natas dodges the ground and pound from Griswold.
Griswold wants to control but Natas is keeping him busy.
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.
Natas is pushing Griswold's head away, looking to escape. Griswold manages to hold on to the position though.
Natas is not content to let Griswold control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Natas throws a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griswold shoots for a takedown but Natas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Natas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reficul Natas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natas throws a head kick that misses.
Griswold blocks a head kick by Natas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Griswold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griswold, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Griswold!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edson Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Mendes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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174 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Mendes!
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, Rad Thibodeaux !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Mendes keeps it at a distance.
Mendes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Mendes counters with a big head kick but Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Mendes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Mendes feints a jab and as Thibodeaux dips his head, Mendes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Thibodeaux right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Thibodeaux falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mendes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edson Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Moratelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Volchanchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moratelli comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. Paul Moratelli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Volchanchin's chin.
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250 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Moratelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Volchanchin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Moratelli misses.
Volchanchin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volchanchin has a takedown stuffed.
Volchanchin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volchanchin shoots in looking for a takedown. Moratelli tries to sprawl out of it but Volchanchin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moratelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paul Moratelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Volchanchin.
Moratelli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Viktor Volchanchin has been cut.
Volchanchin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volchanchin uses his free foot to push down on Moratelli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moratelli.
Moratelli blocking the ground and pound.
Volchanchin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moratelli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moratelli!
Volchanchin is striking from the bottom but Moratelli uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moratelli controlling the action here.
Moratelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volchanchin keeps working.
Moratelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volchanchin on the ground.
Moratelli slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moratelli prevents Volchanchin from improving his position.
Volchanchin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volchanchin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Moratelli pulls his head out easily.
Volchanchin tries to roll over but Moratelli keeps him under control.
Moratelli is keen to just control but Volchanchin is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moratelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volchanchin looks gassed!
Moratelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moratelli lands with an overhand left.
Moratelli clobbers Volchanchin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volchanchin checks a leg kick.
Volchanchin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moratelli as he avoids it easily.
Volchanchin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moratelli.
Moratelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul Moratelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moratelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Moratelli cracks Volchanchin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volchanchin avoids the head kick by Moratelli.
Moratelli drops Volchanchin with a right and a left! Moratelli comes rushing in but Volchanchin regains his composure and manages to keep Moratelli in guard.
Volchanchin is rocked!
Moratelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moratelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moratelli preventing the sweep.
Moratelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volchanchin is keeping the position for now.
Volchanchin working for a triangle but Moratelli defends it easily.
Moratelli trying to control but Volchanchin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volchanchin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moratelli looking to pass the guard.
Volchanchin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moratelli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Volchanchin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moratelli is staying tight to Volchanchin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volchanchin tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Moratelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Volchanchin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moratelli swinging wilding here.
Moratelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moratelli lands with an uppercut that bounces Volchanchin off the cage and back into rage.
Moratelli lands an overhand right.
Moratelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Volchanchin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moratelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moratelli looks to land a combination. Volchanchin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moratelli throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volchanchin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Volchanchin is still on wobbly legs! Can Moratelli finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moratelli.
Volchanchin seems to have recovered his senses.
Moratelli throws a nice looking combination but Volchanchin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moratelli misses with a two punch combination.
Moratelli misses with a two punch combination.
Moratelli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volchanchin is breathing heavily.
Volchanchin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moratelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volchanchin backs up against the cage.
Volchanchin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volchanchin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moratelli Rushes Volchanchin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Volchanchin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Moratelli Piles on the pressure and Volchanchin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Moratelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helmut Kapputski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Bellido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helmut Kapputski!
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, Dale Bellido!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellido shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kapputski pinned against the cage. Kapputski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kapputski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Dale Bellido has been cut.
Kapputski tries to clinch up.
Bellido avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kapputski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bellido has time to react.
Bellido is rocked!
Kapputski tries to clinch there but Bellido circles away.
Bellido is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapputski finish him?
Bellido swats away the attempt to clinch by Kapputski.
Kapputski clinches with his opponent.
Bellido seems to have recovered his senses.
Kapputski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bellido tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Kapputski.
Kapputski has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bellido - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kapputski, and another! Bellido is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Helmut Kapputski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Merengue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merengue comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flood of Red - Dont Sleep, Swim. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Merengue will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Smith!
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, Mike Merengue!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merengue stuffs the takedown.
Smith blocks a head kick by Merengue.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merengue gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith pushing down on Merengue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merengue is trying to control but can't.
Merengue is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Merengue is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merengue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Merengue has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Merengue has him pressed against the cage.
Merengue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merengue throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Smith stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Merengue follows into mount!
It looks like Billy Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to hold on but Merengue postures up.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merengue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merengue controlling the pace for now.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Merengue's attempts to control the action.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Smith tries to hold on but Merengue pushes him away.
Merengue controlling the pace for now.
Merengue looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Merengue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Merengue just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Merengue.
A head kick lands from Merengue that sends Smith to the canvas. Smith tries to scramble back to his feet but Merengue brings him back down into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merengue stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Merengue, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Merengue against the cage but Merengue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Merengue! Smith is out on his feet! Merengue rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Merengue!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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230 lbs
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285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Dale!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin shoots in but Dale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Putin throws a hook but Dale blocks it.
Dale cracks Putin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Putin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dale finish him?
Putin is rocked!
It looks like Aleksander Putin has been cut.
Dale lands a brutal uppercut that launches Putin off his feet! Putin tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Dale!
Philip Dale is the new heavyweight champion!
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