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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ned Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Busey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ned Masterson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ned Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Busey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Busey moves out of range easily.
Busey blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Busey off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick by Busey misses
and Masterson counters with a nice leg kick.
A big head kick from Masterson and Busey is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Gary Busey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson stands and steps away. Busey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Masterson throws a lazy head kick
and Busey counters with a big head kick but Masterson shrugs it off.
Look low, kick high! Masterson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Busey tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Masterson is absolutely delighted - when Busey wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ned Masterson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wheat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sam Wheat has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Wheat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Torres!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Wheat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torres shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wheat.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheat tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheat to the ground. Wheat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sam Wheat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres instigates a clinch.
Wheat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wheat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wheat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
Wheat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torres.
Torres trying to stall but Wheat improves his position.
Wheat stalling the fight.
Torres pulls guard.
Torres working for a triangle but Wheat defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres 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.
Wheat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wheat looking to pass the guard.
Wheat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wheat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Wheat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Wheat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wheat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Wheat is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheat stuffs the takedown.
Sam Wheat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Torres.
Wheat lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheat tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheat throws a head kick that misses.
Wheat lands with a slapping head kick.
Torres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torres looks gassed!
Wheat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wheat scores with a leg kick.
Wheat feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheat lands a high kick!
A big head kick from Wheat and Torres is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Torres is rocked!
Wheat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wheat wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Wheat wants to stand but Torres has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wheat is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wheat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Wheat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wheat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing Wheat from standing up.
Wheat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wheat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is looking to clinch.
Wheat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wheat throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Wheat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wheat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wheat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Wheat lands a head kick!
Wheat throws a body kick that misses.
Wheat throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheat tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheat to the ground. Wheat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Wheat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wheat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torres.
Wheat looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Wheat.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Wheat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wheat throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Sam Wheat is winning the standup battle so far.
Wheat lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wheat throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wheat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wheat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Wheat throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wheat.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Sam Wheat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wheat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wheat.
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wheat.
Wheat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wheat lands a high kick!
Wheat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
Wheat loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Wheat scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Wheat.
Wheat tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Wheat gets control of Torres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wheat will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres postures up.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheat is keeping the position for now.
Torres being controlled here momentarily.
Wheat working a defensive guard here.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wheat looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheat, not yet.
Wheat controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheat tries to strike from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wheat.
Wheat scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wheat.
Wheat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wheat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres avoids the head kick by Wheat.
Torres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wheat but Wheat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Wheat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Torres.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Wheat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Wheat misses with a looping right.
Wheat lands a high kick!
Torres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wheat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wheat.
A head kick from Wheat lands but Torres takes it in his stride.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheat fakes the leg kick and cracks Torres in the body.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Wheat lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torres has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wheat.
Wheat stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheat throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wheat - that will leave a mark!
Wheat scores with a push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wheat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wheat misses with a two punch combination.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Wheat gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wheat looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheat, not yet.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wheat's guard.
Torres preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wheat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wheat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheat tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wheat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wheat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torres.
Wheat tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheat lands with a kick to the temple. Torres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wheat lands a high kick!
Torres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Wheat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Wheat circles away.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheat lands a front kick.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres blocks a head kick by Wheat.
Wheat blocks a head kick by Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheat throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres avoids the head kick by Wheat.
Torres slips a jab from Wheat.
Wheat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wheat misses with a body shot.
Torres shoots in but no luck this time.
Sam Wheat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Torres.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wheat.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Torres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wheat. Wheat obviously looking to wear him down.
Wheat tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres scores a takedown into full mount!
Wheat is working to get back to half guard.
Torres is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wheat is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres unloads with some shots from mount but Wheat bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheat is working to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to control but Wheat wriggling away.
Wheat is working to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to control but Wheat wriggling away.
Torres throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres unloads with some shots from mount but Wheat bucks and avoids them well.
Wheat gets back to half guard.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wheat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wheat tries to get out of the position.
Wheat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wheat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wheat defending well though.
Wheat trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Santiago Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wheat wants to get back to full guard.
Wheat is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wheat.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wheat lands a nice looking body shot.
Wheat scores with a nice body kick.
Torres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wheat scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wheat!
Sam Wheat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Wheat lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wheat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wheat, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wheat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kongo comes to the cage accompanied by Hakim. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Cheick Kongo!
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, Tyler Perry!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kongo.
Kongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perry fails to land the takedown.
Kongo fails with the takedown
and Perry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kongo tries for a takedown but Perry circles away easily
and Perry counters with a single leg into guard. Kongo didn't expect that.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Perry is stalling in the full guard.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kongo wants to stand but Perry is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kongo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Perry stops Kongo from standing up.
Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perry wants to pass the guard but Kongo is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perry throws a nice looking combination but Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Perry gets the takedown into side control.
Perry is working Kongo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kongo is trying to buck Perry off.
Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Perry trying to control the action but Kongo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Perry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perry trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo is looking to regain half guard here but Perry keeps moving and retains side control.
Kongo regains half guard.
Kongo is looking to get back to is feet but Perry passes into side control.
Kongo trying to remain calm as Perry controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perry off and has taken his back!
Kongo is trying to stick to Perry's back but Perry is turning into Kongo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kongo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perry.
Kongo keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass.
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet.
Kongo is working hard here to advance position.
Perry controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Perry trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Perry is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kongo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Perry's back instead.
Kongo avoiding Perry 's attempts to control his hands.
Perry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perry wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perry tries to roll over but Kongo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Perry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kongo is fending him off so far but Perry persists. Nope, Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kongo fails with the takedown
and Perry counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kongo off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Perry follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kongo was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Perry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Pschwosne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean McMorrow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
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, Renan Pschwosne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow throws and low kick but Pschwosne moves out of range easily.
Sean McMorrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from McMorrow both land. Nice combination.
A combination from McMorrow does no damage.
McMorrow looks to land a combination but Pschwosne avoids it well.
Pschwosne misses with a body shot.
McMorrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pschwosne.
Pschwosne fails to land the takedown.
McMorrow throws a right hand that Pschwosne ducks under and follows up with a left that Pschwosne also avoids with ease.
Pschwosne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMorrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pschwosne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pschwosne tries to stand but McMorrow is controlling his head.
McMorrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pschwosne on the ground.
Pschwosne slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by McMorrow.
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!
McMorrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMorrow tries to hold on but Pschwosne postures up.
McMorrow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pschwosne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pschwosne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McMorrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMorrow tries to get out of the position.
McMorrow wants to hold on but Pschwosne pushes him away.
McMorrow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McMorrow wants to get back to his feet.
Pschwosne tries to pass the half guard into mount. McMorrow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McMorrow is looking to escape.
Pschwosne trying to control the action but McMorrow is working from the bottom.
Pschwosne tries to stand but can't do so whilst McMorrow controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow is trying to get back to full guard.
McMorrow is trying to control but can't.
McMorrow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMorrow cracks Pschwosne with a good jab.
Pschwosne walks into a left hand.
It looks like Renan Pschwosne has been cut.
Pschwosne looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pschwosne slips a jab and a cross from McMorrow.
McMorrow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pschwosne counters with a head kick. That will keep McMorrow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from McMorrow misses.
Pschwosne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sean McMorrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMorrow circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pschwosne to the canvas! Pschwosne doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McMorrow keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McMorrow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayger Mayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayne comes into the arena with Suikoden 2 OST (the entire thing) blaring out of the sound system. Leopoldo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Halleljuah Chorus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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20
277 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mayger Mayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayne misses with a body shot.
Mayne throws a big shot that misses.
Mayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayne misses with a straight right.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but Mayne is having none of it.
Leopoldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayne throws out the jab.
Mayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leopoldo avoids the body shot from Mayne.
Mayger Mayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayne misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo slips under a jab.
Mayne misses with a body shot.
Mayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Mayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Leopoldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo slips under a jab from Mayne.
Mayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leopoldo tries to move into range but Mayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayne throws a body punch but Leopoldo moves out of range.
A big right from Mayne misses.
Mayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
Mayne throws the left hand but Leopoldo avoids the punch easily.
Leopoldo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayne sprawls well initially but Leopoldo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mayne trying to control here.
Mayne is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leopoldo is tying to control. Mayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leopoldo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mayne!
Mayne tries to hold on but Leopoldo pushes him away.
Leopoldo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leopoldo prevents Mayne from getting the reversal.
Mayne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayne thows a big elbow that misses.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leopoldo is trying to keep Mayne in close.
Mayne preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leopoldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayne circles away.
Mayne misses with a body shot.
Leopoldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayne.
Leopoldo ducks under a wild hook from Mayne.
A slow jab from Mayne misses its intended target.
Mayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Mayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leopoldo wants to clinch up but Mayne keeps it at a distance.
Leopoldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayne.
Mayger Mayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leopoldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leopoldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leopoldo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mayne tries to lock up and control but Leopoldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leopoldo is landing with some decent strikes but Mayne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mayne has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Leopoldo is not going to allow Mayne to sit and survive in this position.
Mayne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayne trying to hold on to Leopoldo's head to control him but Leopoldo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atilla Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leopoldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayne sprawls well. He's pushed Leopoldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leopoldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leopoldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayne takes a swing at Leopoldo's ribcage but misses.
Mayne takes a swing at Leopoldo's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leopoldo checks a leg kick.
Mayne misses with a looping left.
Leopoldo slips a straight right by Mayne.
Leopoldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mayne here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Mayne looks to throw the jab but Leopoldo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Leopoldo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayne!
Leopoldo wants to control the pace but Mayne is squirming around nicely.
Mayne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayne tries to get out of the position.
Mayne tries to hold on but Leopoldo pushes him away.
Leopoldo prevents Mayne from getting the reversal.
Leopoldo controlling from the full mount.
Leopoldo forces the positional change into back control.
Leopoldo wants to control but Mayne is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Mayne right now.
Leopoldo looking for the RNC.
Leopoldo working for the choke.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Mayne defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Mayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leopoldo working a defensive guard here.
Mayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayne with a nice head shot there.
Leopoldo wants to sweep here but Mayne controlling him for the moment.
Mayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayne trying to control but Leopoldo is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayne throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo avoids the body shot from Mayne.
Mayne lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Leopoldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayne which made him look bad.
Leopoldo shoots in for a double leg but Mayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mayger Mayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilla Leopoldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayne misses with a series of wild punches.
Leopoldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayne misses with a looping left.
Mayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayne misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayne waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Leopoldo.
Leopoldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leopoldo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayger Mayne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mayne tries to bum rush Leopoldo with a series of wild strikes but Leopoldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leopoldo.
Mayne misses with an uppercut.
Mayne misses with a hook. Leopoldo ducked under it nicely.
Mayne throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo slips a jab from Mayne.
A slow jab from Mayne misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Leopoldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mayne throws a nice looking combination but Leopoldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Leopoldo is just out of range.
A big right from Mayne misses.
Leopoldo tries to clinch but Mayne moves out of range.
Leopoldo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Mayne is looking to chop away at Leopoldo's legs.
Atilla Leopoldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leopoldo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leopoldo lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayne controls Leopoldo momentarily but Leopoldo frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo throwing strikes from guard but Mayne blocks nicely.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Mayne keeps moving.
Mayne controlling the position.
Leopoldo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mayne pulls Leopoldo in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayne is on top in guard.
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Mayne has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mayne reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mayne taps out! nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atilla Leopoldo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Severino de Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think de Jesus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace of Spades. Hardy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill. The key to victory for Severino de Jesus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Severino de Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts de Jesus as he jumps to the side.
Hardy gets a clinch.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Severino de Jesus has been cut.
de Jesus misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Jesus's face.
de Jesus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of de Jesus's head.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Jesus's face.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
de Jesus wants to stall.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into de Jesus's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy is working de Jesus over against the cage.
de Jesus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy pushes de Jesus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands a left hand.
de Jesus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
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!
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
de Jesus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
de Jesus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of de Jesus's head.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
de Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Jesus's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
de Jesus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
de Jesus takes a knee right on the jaw!
de Jesus stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of de Jesus backwards.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into de Jesus's ribcage.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of de Jesus's head.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy lands a right hand that snaps the head of de Jesus backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severino de Jesus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
de Jesus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
Hardy prevents de Jesus from breaking the clinch.
de Jesus tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Will Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
de Jesus misses with some punches.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
de Jesus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
de Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Jesus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
de Jesus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from de Jesus.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into de Jesus's ribcage.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
de Jesus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy presses de Jesus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
de Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
de Jesus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy pushes de Jesus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into de Jesus's ribcage.
Hardy prevents a body shot from de Jesus.
Hardy gets through de Jesus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
de Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
de Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severino de Jesus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
de Jesus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy 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.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
de Jesus wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Hardy counters with a body kick.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hardy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hardy rushes de Jesus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of de Jesus backwards.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy prevents de Jesus from breaking the clinch.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
de Jesus can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped de Jesus in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into de Jesus's ribcage.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
de Jesus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
de Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
de Jesus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
de Jesus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
de Jesus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy is leaning against de Jesus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of de Jesus backwards.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy is working de Jesus over against the cage.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
de Jesus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
de Jesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
de Jesus wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through de Jesus's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
de Jesus has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy pushes de Jesus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
de Jesus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
de Jesus is trying to break free.
de Jesus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above de Jesus 's eye.
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.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Will Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
de Jesus misses with some punches.
de Jesus misses with a knee to the head.
de Jesus wants to stall.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that de Jesus shrugs off.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
de Jesus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Severino de Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
de Jesus throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Hardy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chopin's Funeral March in B flat minor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Keiji Hashimoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Tango!
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, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tango keeps the fight on the outside.
Hashimoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hashimoto tries to move into range but Tango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hashimoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tango doesn't seem phased though.
Tango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hashimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashimoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tango is trying to break the clinch but Hashimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Hashimoto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tango clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hashimoto is riding his opponent, not letting Tango buck him off.
Hashimoto doesn't have the hooks in and Tango manages to turn into his guard.
Tango has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hashimoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hashimoto looking for a guillotine here but Tango defends easily.
Hashimoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hashimoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tango.
Hashimoto pulls Tango in close to his closed guard and prevents Tango from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tango wants to get up but he can't break Hashimoto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hashimoto is controlling Tango's posture.
Tango postures up in Hashimoto's guard and throws a big left but Hashimoto blocks it.
Hashimoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hashimoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hashimoto working for a triangle but Tango defends it easily.
Tango trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto working a defensive guard here.
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.
Hashimoto wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tango's corner calls for a 1-2. Tango obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hashimoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tango tries to get to full guard but Hashimoto has control of the leg.
Hashimoto uses his free foot to push down on Tango's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tango.
Tango is squirming around, avoiding Hashimoto's attempts to control the action.
Hashimoto prevents Tango from getting the reversal.
Tango is working hard here to advance position.
Hashimoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tango is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango is desperately trying to improve his position but Hashimoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Hashimoto wants to take Tango's back here but Tango is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tango is looking to improve his position but Hashimoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Hashimoto controlling the position easily from mount.
Tango really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hashimoto lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hashimoto trying to control but Tango is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tango working to try and regain half guard.
Hashimoto controlling his opponent.
Tango is squirming around, avoiding Hashimoto's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hashimoto wants to clinch.
Tango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Hashimoto has managed to clinch.
Tango is trying to break free.
Hashimoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashimoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hashimoto crunches a lovely knee into Tango's ribcage.
Hashimoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hashimoto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hashimoto misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hashimoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tango backwards.
Hashimoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hashimoto is leaning against Tango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hashimoto tries for a takedown but Tango manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hashimoto lands a right hand.
A short right from Hashimoto on the inside.
The referee calls for Tango to work.
Hashimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tango taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hashimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tango looks to land a combination. Hashimoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Hashimoto 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.
Hashimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Tango is defending well.
Hashimoto is looking to advance position but Tango won't allow it.
Hashimoto is keen to just control but Tango is a slippery customer.
Hashimoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tango tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hashimoto in particular looking to stall.
Tango is looking to control Hashimoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tango avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hashimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hashimoto avoids the body shot from Tango.
Hashimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Tango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands with a nice combination. Tango backs away looking to recover.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but Tango moves out of range.
Keiji Hashimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hashimoto 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.
Tango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tango misses with a straight right.
Tango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hashimoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hashimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tango is fending him off so far but Hashimoto persists. Nope, Tango circles away and we're back to standing.
Tango lands with an overhand left.
Tango pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tango shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hashimoto but Hashimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Tango with a nice cross.
Hashimoto throws a series of punches but Tango moves out of range.
Tango tries to clinch up but Hashimoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Hashimoto scores with a four punch combination!
Hashimoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashimoto.
Tango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tango is trying desperately to improve position.
Hashimoto controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tango bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hashimoto is pulling down on Tango's head to control his posture.
Hashimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hashimoto wants to sweep here but Tango controlling him for the moment.
Tango throwing strikes but missing.
Hashimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tango stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Hashimoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hashimoto moves out of range of the body kick from Tango.
Tango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hashimoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hashimoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashimoto preventing the sweep.
Tango lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hashimoto!
Hashimoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hashimoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tango dominating with strikes here.
Hashimoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango misses with a head shot.
Tango throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tango unloading with bombs!
Tango in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tango jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hashimoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hashimoto and Tango has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hashimoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tango's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hashimoto trying to control but Tango postures up.
Hashimoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tango.
Hashimoto manages to get to full guard.
Hashimoto is pulling down on Tango's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tango tries to free his leg and advance position but Hashimoto is retaining full guard.
Tango being controlled here momentarily.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.
Tango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hashimoto is keeping the position for now.
Hashimoto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tango is defending well. Hashimoto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tango has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hashimoto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Hashimoto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Metcalf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metcalf has chosen "Highway to the Danger Zone," by Kenny Loggins as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Metcalf!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato has a takedown stuffed.
Pato walks into a left hand.
Metcalf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metcalf.
Metcalf gets caught flat footed, as Pato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Metcalf wants to sweep but no luck.
Pato prevents Metcalf from getting back to his feet.
Pato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pato wants to pass the guard but Metcalf is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Metcalf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Metcalf has escaped and now he's on top!
Pato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metcalf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metcalf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pato controls Metcalf momentarily but Metcalf frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metcalf wants to stand but Pato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Metcalf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metcalf passes Pato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pato trying to control but Metcalf postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metcalf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pato is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pato.
Metcalf won't allow Pato to sweep him here.
Metcalf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pato's guard.
Metcalf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pato swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Pato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pato is trying to keep Metcalf in close.
Pato keeping moving, preventing Metcalf from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Metcalf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Metcalf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metcalf scores with a punch to the head.
Alex Pato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metcalf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metcalf lands a big shot that drops Pato! Can he finish him?
Pato is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metcalf stands up and waves to Pato to follow him.
Metcalf fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pato to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pato looks to clinch but Metcalf throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pato taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Metcalf!
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