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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Sato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sepp Maier's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Sato!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier shoots in looking for a takedown. Sato tries to sprawl out of it but Maier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maier closes the distance and clinches up with Sato, looking for a takedown. Maier pushes Sato against the cage but Sato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maier tries to clinch up but Sato circles away and keeps his distance.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Sato as Maier shoots in.
Sato takes the fight into the clinch.
Maier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sato pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maier tries to clinch
and Sato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maier tries for a takedown but Sato manages to get underhooks.
Maier tries to score a body lock takedown but Sato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sato tries to break the clinch but Maier is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier keeps control of Sato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maier is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.
Maier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Maier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maier manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Maier's guard.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Maier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maier manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Maier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Maier.
Maier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier pushes a forearm under Sato's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sato is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sepp Maier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rorion Liborio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Streetlight Manifesto - A Moment of Violence as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorion Liborio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez cracks the inside of Liborio's front leg.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liborio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Liborio wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez lands with some strikes.
Liborio avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanchez.
Liborio gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Liborio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Liborio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Liborio is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liborio wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes Liborio off and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liborio shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marco Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liborio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Liborio in a clinch.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liborio tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorion Liborio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liborio up against the cage.
Liborio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Liborio to the mat. Liborio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Liborio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liborio looking to control.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liborio looking for a sweep. Not yet Liborio, not yet.
Sanchez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liborio, up you get!
Liborio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control.
Sanchez working away.
Liborio is breathing heavily.
Liborio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Liborio is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Liborio defends it.
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Liborio is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liborio wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Liborio manages to get to full guard.
Liborio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liborio 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Liborio had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liborio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Liborio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Liborio controlling the position.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Liborio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liborio trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Marco Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Liborio keeps him under control.
Liborio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liborio.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Liborio pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liborio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Liborio landing strikes from the mount.
Liborio wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Liborio.
Liborio wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Liborio has a good base and remains in mount.
Liborio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Liborio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liborio has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Liborio gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Liborio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liborio's sensitive parts.
Liborio shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Liborio against the cage.
Liborio is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liborio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liborio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorion Liborio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Rorion Liborio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liborio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Liborio dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Crunch! Sanchez slams his shin into Liborio's torso.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liborio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Liborio tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liborio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liborio is trying to get back to half guard.
Liborio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez moves nicely into side control.
Liborio sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liborio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liborio manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez is pushing down on Liborio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liborio is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liborio trying to control here.
Liborio kicks Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Liborio is having none of it.
Liborio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Liborio misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liborio sprawls well initially but Sanchez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liborio looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from Liborio.
Sanchez decides to stand and escape the position.
Liborio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Liborio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Liborio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Liborio passes into side control, despite Sanchez's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liborio stands up.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liborio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liborio on the side of the head.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Liborio is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Liborio is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liborio avoid being mounted?
Liborio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Liborio won't allow it.
Liborio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liborio trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grgur Zvonimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grgur Zvonimir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grgur Zvonimir!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands with a kick to the temple. Morris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Asher Morris has been cut.
Morris avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris.
Zvonimir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zvonimir rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morris's guard! Nice work there by Zvonimir!
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Morris is keeping the position.
Zvonimir trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is looking for a triangle here but Zvonimir uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zvonimir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris tries to improve position but can't.
Morris sneaks out the side door and pushes Zvonimir away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zvonimir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morris has gone for a leg lock! Zvonimir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morris's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Zvonimir trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morris pulls Zvonimir in close to prevent any damage.
Zvonimir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to improve his position.
Morris is not content to let Zvonimir control the position.
Zvonimir wants to pass the guard but Morris is defending well.
Morris is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zvonimir pulls his head out easily.
Zvonimir is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zvonimir is working for a submission of some sort.
Morris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
It looks like Zvonimir is going to stand back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zvonimir throws a nice head kick!
Asher Morris's cut is getting worse.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Zvonimir shows good takedown defense.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zvonimir throws a head kick that misses.
Grgur Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir has his takedown stuffed
and Morris counters with a single leg into guard. Zvonimir didn't expect that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zvonimir is keeping the position for now.
Zvonimir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grgur Zvonimir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asher Morris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morris avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris blocks a head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morris pushes down on Zvonimir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Morris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zvonimir blocking the ground and pound.
Morris misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Zvonimir turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Morris off and cradles Zvonimir's limp body as Morris celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Asher Morris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashid comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mo Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Stallone.
Stallone lands a really nice looking cross but Rashid seems unphased.
Rashid slips a jab and a cross from Stallone.
Stallone lands a big uppercut and Rashid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rashid looks OK. Stallone waves Rashid back to his feet!
It looks like Mo Rashid has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallone cracks Rashid with a left hook right on the temple and Rashid goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stallone lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rashid is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sly Stallone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between RJ Cast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robert Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RJ Cast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cast is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cast bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Smith! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Smith is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cast lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Cast finish him?
Smith trying to control the position.
Cast stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Cast dominates the positioning.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes there by Cast.
Cast staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to buck Cast off but Cast is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cast wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Cast staying calm.
Smith is not content to let Cast control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Cast staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cast ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Cast takes one to the chin there.
Cast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cast.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Cast misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cast.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cast throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cast pushes him off.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith blocks a jab.
Cast rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cast stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cast is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Cast into the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cast scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Cast sees coming a mile off.
Cast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cast.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Cast.
Cast throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Cast checks a leg kick.
Cast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Cast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Cast with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Cast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cast tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cast is breathing heavily.
Cast shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Cast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cast gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Cast is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cast takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Cast tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cast.
Cast misses with a straight right.
Smith lands with a straight right. Cast didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Robert Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cast. Cast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith stuns Cast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith rushes Cast and presses him up against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith works on Cast's body with a couple of short punches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cast tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cast misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Cast tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cast has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cast.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cast.
Cast missing with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Cast keeps him there for the moment.
Cast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith punishes Cast's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith rushes Cast and presses him up against the cage.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cast can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Cast won't allow it.
Cast drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Cast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cast is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cast looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Cast effectively controlling the action here.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cast keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Cast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Cast as Smith shoots in.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Cast ducks down to avoid it.
Cast darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Cast.
Cast clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Cast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Cast avoids nicely.
Cast misses with a double jab.
Cast moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Cast throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Cast misses with a low kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cast moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Cast avoids the punch easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cast.
Cast scores with a nice head shot.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith wants to clinch up but Cast keeps it at a distance.
Cast misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cast has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cast fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cast shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cast tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cast. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Horrible takedown by Cast or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Cast takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Cast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Cast moved away.
Cast shoots in but no luck this time.
Cast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cast counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Cast misses.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Cast. Cast gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. Smith catches Cast right on the button with a cross.
Smith darts in and clinches Cast up against the cage.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cast looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cast has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Cast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cast's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cast staying out of range there.
Cast scores with a kick to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cast.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Cast. Cast gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Cast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cast moves out of range.
Cast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cast wants to clinch.
Cast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cast moved out of range.
Cast throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Cast shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Cast is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Cast is controlling the position.
Cast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Cast.
Cast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cast lands an uppercut.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith gets through Cast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cast is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Cast.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Cast lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The referee calls for Cast to work.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Cast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cast.
Cast tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cast walks into a left hand.
Cast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Cast's ribs.
Cast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Cast's head.
Cast closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cast pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
RJ Cast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith is looking to slow Cast down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Cast walks into a jab.
Smith lands with a straight right. Cast didn't see that one coming.
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!
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith has Cast up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Cast keeps him there for the moment.
Cast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cast tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cast closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cast pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Robert Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith forces Cast back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramyay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Domination. Gordon Ramyay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Ramyay!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ramyay.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Ramyay moved away.
Ramyay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ramyay is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva throwing strikes but Ramyay manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Da Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramyay prevents Da Silva from standing back up.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Ramyay is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramyay blocks the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Ramyay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramyay pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Ramyay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramyay waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Ramyay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramyay lands a high kick to the side of Da Silva's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Ramyay dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva is striking but Ramyay is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Da Silva wants to control but Ramyay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Ramyay wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Ramyay wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva'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.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramyay wants to stand but Da Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramyay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramyay postures 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.
Da Silva has an active guard here but Ramyay has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramyay tries to stand but can't do so whilst Da Silva controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva pushes Ramyay off looking to stand but Ramyay dives back in and keeps control.
Da Silva 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.
Ramyay tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramyay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Silva lands with a nice combination. Ramyay backs away looking to recover.
Ramyay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Ramyay.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Ramyay.
Ramyay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ramyay misses.
Ramyay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Ramyay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramyay is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramyay.
Ramyay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramyay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Ramyay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon Ramyay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramyay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramyay is breathing heavily.
Ramyay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Gordon Ramyay has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to drag Ramyay to the mat but Ramyay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramyay tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ramyay regains guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramyay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Ramyay in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva working a defensive guard but Ramyay manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is pressing down on Ramyay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramyay is looking to stand up but Da Silva won't let him.
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Da Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramyay gets to his feet - Da Silva follows without any prompting.
Ramyay instigates a clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Ramyay holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramyay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramyay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramyay circles away.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva stuns Ramyay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramyay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramyay misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramyay throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Ramyay shrugs it off.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Ramyay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Da Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramyay throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Ramyay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Ramyay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramyay manages to avoid it.
Ramyay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to clinch
and Ramyay counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Ramyay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramyay counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramyay throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Da Silva tries to clinch up but Ramyay circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Ramyay.
Da Silva is looking to wear down Ramyay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Silva cracks Ramyay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to clinch
and Ramyay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Ramyay knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramyay lands a high kick!
Ramyay throws a head kick that Da Silva semi-blocks.
Ramyay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramyay is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ramyay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramyay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva swinging wilding here.
Ramyay misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Ramyay misses
and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva is pressing down on Ramyay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramyay is holding on for now.
Da Silva looks to land a strike but Ramyay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva gets to his feet. Ramyay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ramyay throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gordon Ramyay.
I think Ramyay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramyay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Osorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osorio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Run to the Hills. Spike Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hector Osorio's chin.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spike Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Osorio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva feints and as Osorio raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Osorio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Osorio controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Osorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osorio throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Osorio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a body punch but Osorio moves out of range.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Osorio tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osorio.
Osorio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Osorio circles away.
Osorio lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osorio works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Osorio pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Osorio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Osorio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Osorio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Osorio sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Silva's defenses. It connects perfectly with Silva's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Osorio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Sebathia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebathia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Sebathia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos takes a swing at Sebathia's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Sebathia shoots in.
Sebathia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sebathia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sebathia tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebathia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebathia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos throws a body punch but Sebathia moves out of range.
Santos digs a good hook to Sebathia's body.
Santos cracks Sebathia with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Rogerio Santos has been cut.
Sebathia waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Santos. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Santos to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Santos is pulling down on Sebathia's head. It's preventing any offense from Sebathia, at least for the moment.
Sebathia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Sebathia misses
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sebathia.
Sebathia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebathia slips a straight right by Santos.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Sebathia's head back.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Sebathia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sebathia is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Sebathia circles away and we're back to standing.
Sebathia has managed to clinch.
Sebathia scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Sebathia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Sebathia lands a damaging elbow.
Rogerio Santos's cut is getting worse.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Sebathia.
Knees to the body from Sebathia.
Sebathia lands a knee to the head.
Rogerio Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sebathia with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebathia landing knees to the body.
Sebathia lands a knee to the body.
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Sebathia.
Sebathia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sebathia connects with a knee to the head.
Sebathia leaning against his opponent.
Sebathia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sebathia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sebathia misses with a knee strike.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sebathia smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sebathia tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sebathia misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Santos.
Sebathia tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sebathia wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Sebathia wants to clinch.
Sebathia walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sebathia is looking to clinch.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sebathia closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sebathia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sebathia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Sebathia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogerio Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sebathia takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sebathia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sebathia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rogerio Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Sebathia!
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