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TPG 21.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson feints and as Barnett raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson looking to control but Barnett passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett controlling the pace.
Barnett is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnett wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnett controls the pace.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
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.
Barnett postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett looks gassed!
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnett!
Barnett is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson breaks from Barnett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Barnett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Barnett throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson breaks from Barnett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnett is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Brian Johnson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Barnett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnett's guard.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett moves into full guard.
Brian Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
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.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Brian Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Johnson is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is taking a breather. Barnett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Barnett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnett counters with a left to the body.
Barnett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnett tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Barnett tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Barnett keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Austin Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is trying to move to mount but Barnett reverses beautifully and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cana Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Daaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cana Dollar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daaz looks for the body kick but Dollar saw that one coming.
Daaz tries to clinch up.
Daaz tries to clinch up.
Dollar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dollar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Daaz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dollar wants to stand but Daaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daaz trying to keep a closed guard but Dollar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollar wanted to stand there but Daaz had control of the position.
Daaz trying to keep a closed guard but Dollar is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar stays in close to Daaz's body and controls the position.
Dollar looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daaz throws a sloppy head kick and Dollar moves out of range easily.
Daaz throws the kick towards the body but Dollar avoids it.
Dollar keeps the fight on the outside.
Dollar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dollar tries to clinch up but Daaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Dollar moves in looking to clinch but Daaz pushes him off.
Dollar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Daaz is looking to control Dollar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daaz avoid being mounted?
Daaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar is trying to control the action in half guard but Daaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daaz is on top in guard.
Daaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dollar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz landing with the ground and pound.
Daaz drops back looking for a leg! Dollar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dollar manages to kick Daaz off! Daaz jumps back into Dollar's guard.
Dollar trying to control the position.
Daaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daaz advances position into side control!
Daaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dollar has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dollar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cana Dollar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Daaz scores with a nice head shot.
Daaz throws the kick towards the body but Dollar avoids it.
Daaz throws a leg kick that misses.
Daaz looks to clinch
so Dollar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dollar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Daaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dollar's back instead.
Dollar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dollar rolls, trying to escape but Daaz keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dollar is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Daaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Severinus Marcellinus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severinus Marcellinus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White 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, Severinus Marcellinus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcellinus throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Marcellinus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson has picked Marcellinus up - he's going for a ride! Nelson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Marcellinus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marcellinus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Marcellinus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nelson prevents Marcellinus from standing back up.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to advance position but Marcellinus counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcellinus keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson prevents Marcellinus from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marcellinus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcellinus darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Marcellinus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marcellinus is trying to keep an underhook but Nelson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nelson works his way into side control.
Nelson looks gassed!
Marcellinus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcellinus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marcellinus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson wants to control but Marcellinus is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marcellinus wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marcellinus throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcellinus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Marcellinus .
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcellinus swivels and escapes.
Marcellinus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcellinus rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson prevents Marcellinus from breaking the clinch.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcellinus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcellinus . That's going to slow Nelson down.
Marcellinus scores with a three punch combo!
Marcellinus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Marcellinus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Severinus Marcellinus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Nelson.
Marcellinus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcellinus circles away.
Marcellinus throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Marcellinus wants to clinch.
Marcellinus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcellinus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcellinus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcellinus darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Severinus Marcellinus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcellinus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Marcellinus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcellinus lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into rage.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcellinus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcellinus but Marcellinus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Marcellinus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Marcellinus , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcellinus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marcellinus is trying to buck Nelson off.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries for a kimura but Marcellinus is defending well.
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marcellinus wants to get back to his feet.
Marcellinus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcellinus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marcellinus .
Marcellinus tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Marcellinus wants to clinch.
Marcellinus pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson letting Marcellinus take a breather here.
Nelson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcellinus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marcellinus throws an elbow that misses.
Marcellinus manages to break the clinch.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcellinus is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Marcellinus circles away and we're back to standing.
Severinus Marcellinus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Nelson.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marcellinus thows a body kick. Nelson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marcellinus moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Marcellinus .
Marcellinus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcellinus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marcellinus wants to clinch.
Marcellinus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcellinus lands a front kick.
Marcellinus closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Marcellinus is trying to break free.
Marcellinus breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Marcellinus does no damage.
Marcellinus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcellinus lands a jab-cross combination.
Marcellinus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcellinus lands a high kick!
Marcellinus stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severinus Marcellinus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marcellinus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcellinus .
Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Marcellinus pushes Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Severinus Marcellinus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcellinus lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Marcellinus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcellinus misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcellinus . That's going to slow Nelson down.
Marcellinus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcellinus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Marcellinus scores with a three punch combo!
Marcellinus rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marcellinus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Severinus Marcellinus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Nelson.
Nelson keeps control of Marcellinus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marcellinus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy.
Marcellinus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marcellinus lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marcellinus breaks the clinch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcellinus as he avoids it easily.
Marcellinus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marcellinus tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcellinus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marcellinus tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Marcellinus .
A head kick misses from Marcellinus .
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcellinus . Marcellinus obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Marcellinus sprawls well.
Marcellinus throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Marcellinus wants to clinch.
Marcellinus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcellinus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcellinus lands with a slapping head kick.
Marcellinus tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Marcellinus , looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Marcellinus against the cage but Marcellinus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcellinus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marcellinus closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marcellinus .
Nelson keeps control of Marcellinus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marcellinus is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson avoids a wild elbow strike from Marcellinus .
Nelson tries to pull guard but Marcellinus won't allow it.
Marcellinus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Marcellinus is stalling here.
Carlos Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severinus Marcellinus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Marcellinus has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severinus Marcellinus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marcellinus , 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severinus Marcellinus !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carwin Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Turolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turolla has chosen Destemido Walace as his entrance music. Gustavo Turolla is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carwin Lesnar!
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, Gustavo Turolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Turolla.
A head kick misses from Turolla.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Turolla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turolla throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turolla throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Turolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Turolla fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carwin Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turolla as he jumps to the side.
Turolla misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Crack! A monster head kick from Turolla and Lesnar falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Turolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustavo Turolla!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJJ Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guzman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Guzman motions for Gracie to come forward. Guzman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Guzman gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Guzman to get back to his feet.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets to his feet. Guzman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guzman throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Guzman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guzman lands with a nice body kick.
Guzman misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esteban Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJJ Gracie.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guzman swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guzman.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guzman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guzman.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guzman. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Guzman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guzman.
Guzman throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guzman closes the distance and clinches.
Guzman manages to break the clinch.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guzman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie moves out of range as Guzman strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guzman.
Guzman tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie is not content to let Guzman control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control Guzman's posture but Guzman avoids it.
Guzman wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Guzman dominated that round.
That's time! Guzman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Guzman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guzman counters with a takedown into side control.
Esteban Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJJ Gracie.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Guzman postures up.
Gracie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Guzman is staying active.
Guzman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Guzman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
BJJ Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guzman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guzman cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guzman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guzman - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guzman. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guzman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Guzman on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guzman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Guzman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Guzman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guzman.
Guzman tries a head kick but it misses.
Guzman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Guzman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guzman.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Esteban Guzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guzman scores with a kick to the body.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Guzman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Guzman counters with an inside leg kick.
Guzman connects with a high kick.
Guzman throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guzman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guzman throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Guzman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guzman misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Guzman.
Guzman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Guzman circles away easily
and Guzman counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Guzman dominated that second round.
That's time! Guzman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guzman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guzman counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guzman.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Guzman counters by clinching up.
Guzman lands a nice elbow.
Gracie jumps guard but Guzman stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esteban Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJJ Gracie.
Guzman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guzman, right into the meat.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guzman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guzman instigates a clinch.
Guzman lands a knee to the head.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Guzman.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Guzman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guzman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guzman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guzman counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
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.
Guzman tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Guzman.
Guzman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Nice takedown defense from Guzman. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Guzman throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guzman manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guzman.
Guzman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Guzman lands with a nice body kick.
Guzman shoots in but no luck this time.
Guzman lands a nice looking body kick.
Guzman swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Esteban Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
Guzman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guzman lands a head kick!
BJJ Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Esteban Guzman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guzman lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Guzman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Guzman.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guzman. Guzman obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Guzman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guzman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Guzman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between george st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yve Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). st nkoi comes into the arena with number one blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, george st nkoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yve Koc!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Koc.
Koc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. st nkoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
st nkoi shoots in for a double leg but Koc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koc throws a hook but st nkoi avoids it easily.
st nkoi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koc as he jumps to the side.
st nkoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Koc.
Koc throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as st nkoi stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Koc follows into mount!
st nkoi is rocked!
It looks like george st nkoi has been cut.
Koc lands a big elbow - st nkoi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and st nkoi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yve Koc!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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300 lbs
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294 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmond Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Dantes pulls Silva into guard.
Dantes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dantes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dantes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dantes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
Dantes is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dantes looking for the RNC.
Dantes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dantes.
Silva is really stuck here.
Dantes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dantes trying to control.
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Dantes connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silva to escape the position.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Dantes has passed into side control.
Dantes is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dantes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dantes moves to back control.
Dantes is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
Dantes doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Dantes is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantes wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Dantes gets back to full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Dantes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Dantes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dantes is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Dantes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dantes trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Dantes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dantes works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Dantes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dantes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dantes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dantes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dantes fails to advance to Silva's back.
Silva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dantes has taken his back.
Dantes looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Silva taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edmond Dantes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Von Erich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Moonpark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Erich comes to the cage accompanied by I always feel like somebody is watching me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Von Erich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Moonpark!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich is having none of it.
Moonpark tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Erich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moonpark tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Erich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich is having none of it.
Von Erich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moonpark as he jumps to the side.
Von Erich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Erich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moonpark pinned against the cage. Moonpark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moonpark tries to clinch up but Von Erich circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Erich keeps the fight on the outside.
Moonpark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Erich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moonpark tries to clinch up but Von Erich circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago Moonpark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonpark moves in looking to clinch but Von Erich pushes him off.
Von Erich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich moves out of range.
Von Erich keeps the fight on the outside.
Moonpark drives through and clinches with Von Erich against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Erich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moonpark 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 Kevin Von Erich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Erich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moonpark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Erich is working for takedown but Moonpark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moonpark manages to break the clinch.
Von Erich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Erich lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Erich stopping the sweep attempt from Moonpark.
Von Erich drops back looking for a leg! Moonpark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moonpark manages to kick Von Erich off! Von Erich jumps back into Moonpark's guard.
Moonpark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moonpark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Erich wants to control from the top but Moonpark keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonpark trying to keep a closed guard but Von Erich is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Von Erich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moonpark has his foot on Von Erich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Erich works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Erich trying to control the position from guard on top but Moonpark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moonpark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moonpark looks gassed!
Von Erich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moonpark is keeping the position for now.
Moonpark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Erich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Erich wants to pass the guard but Moonpark is keeping the position.
Moonpark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moonpark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Erich trying to control but Moonpark is working from the bottom.
Von Erich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Erich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Von Erich fails with the takedown.
Moonpark tries to clinch there but Von Erich circles away.
Moonpark fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moonpark tries to clinch up.
Moonpark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Erich shoots in looking for a takedown. Moonpark tries to sprawl out of it but Von Erich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moonpark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moonpark is looking to clinch.
Von Erich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moonpark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moonpark fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moonpark tries to throw a body punch but Von Erich avoids it by throwing Moonpark back against the cage.
Moonpark prevents the takedown attempt.
Moonpark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Erich.
Von Erich blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Moonpark will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonpark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Erich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Erich swats away the attempt to clinch by Moonpark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonpark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich is having none of it.
Moonpark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonpark wants to clinch.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonpark wants to clinch up but Von Erich keeps it at a distance.
Moonpark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moonpark tries for a takedown but Von Erich circles away easily
and Moonpark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich moves away
and Von Erich moves into the clinch.
Von Erich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moonpark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Von Erich is not going to allow Moonpark to sit and survive in this position.
Moonpark is breathing heavily.
Von Erich lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Moonpark turns into Von Erich and is now in his guard.
Von Erich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Von Erich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Von Erich can't get the takedown.
Von Erich lands a takedown into guard.
Moonpark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Erich manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Erich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Erich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Moonpark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Erich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moonpark kicks Von Erich off and gets back to his feet.
Von Erich tries to bum rush Moonpark with a series of wild strikes but Moonpark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moonpark tries to clinch but Von Erich moves away
and Von Erich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moonpark wants to clinch
and Von Erich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Erich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Erich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Von Erich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Erich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Von Erich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonpark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moonpark is keen to just control but Von Erich is a slippery customer.
Moonpark wants to pass the guard but Von Erich is defending well.
Von Erich gets back to full guard.
Moonpark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Erich wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Erich tries to strike from the bottom.
Von Erich trying to strike off his back.
Von Erich working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Erich has a closed guard, preventing Moonpark from standing up.
Von Erich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Moonpark postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moonpark closes the distance but Von Erich moves to the side
letting Von Erich counter with a right hand.
Moonpark darts in trying to clinch
and Von Erich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moonpark closes the distance but Von Erich moves to the side
and Von Erich counters by moving into the clinch.
Von Erich decides to pull guard.
Von Erich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Von Erich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Von Erich motions for Moonpark to come forward. Von Erich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moonpark wants to clinch
and Von Erich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Erich trying to control the position from guard on top but Moonpark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moonpark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moonpark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moonpark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moonpark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Erich working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moonpark is trying to keep Von Erich in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Erich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moonpark wants to get back to his feet but Von Erich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Von Erich with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moonpark looking for a guillotine here but Von Erich defends easily.
Von Erich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moonpark controls Von Erich momentarily but Von Erich frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Erich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Erich lands a jab to Moonpark's midsection.
Von Erich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Erich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moonpark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Erich wants to control from the top but Moonpark keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonpark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Von Erich is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moonpark.
Von Erich is putting a hurting on Moonpark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moonpark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Erich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moonpark keeps working.
Moonpark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moonpark taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonpark tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Von Erich presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Moonpark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Erich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Erich landing strikes from the mount.
Moonpark is looking to improve his position but Von Erich isn't that keen on the idea.
Von Erich scoring with strikes but Moonpark is staying in there.
Von Erich with the ground and pound from mount.
Von Erich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Von Erich landing shots from mount.
Von Erich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Von Erich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moonpark can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonpark working to try and regain half guard.
Von Erich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Erich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Erich lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Von Erich has control of Moonpark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moonpark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moonpark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Erich working Moonpark over with strikes here.
Von Erich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moonpark is bucking up trying to escape but Von Erich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moonpark is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Von Erich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Erich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Von Erich!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bengui Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bengui Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vevrin Betlach!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betlach doesn't manage to clinch there - Sudo circles away.
Betlach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sudo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bengui Sudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sudo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Betlach but Betlach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Betlach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sudo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Betlach.
Sudo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sudo misses with a takedown attempt - Betlach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Betlach has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Betlach.
Betlach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach tries to clinch but Sudo is having none of it.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Betlach is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Betlach circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bengui Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betlach lands a two punch combo.
Sudo fails with the takedown.
Sudo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sudo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sudo clinches but Betlach breaks the clinch
and Betlach moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach is working Sudo over against the cage.
Sudo goes for a takedown attempt but Betlach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sudo is breathing heavily.
Betlach clinches.
Betlach is working Sudo over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betlach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Betlach has Sudo pushed against the cage.
Betlach is working Sudo over against the cage.
Betlach breaks from the clinch.
Betlach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Betlach pushes Sudo up against the cage in a clinch.
Betlach scores with a shot to the side of Sudo's head.
Sudo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Betlach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Betlach closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Betlach taking a breather.
Betlach lands a shot to the body.
Betlach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Betlach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Betlach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Betlach is leaning against Sudo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Betlach manages to break the clinch.
Sudo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body. Sudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Betlach stalks Sudo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sudo's face. Sudo staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Bengui Sudo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betlach Rushes Sudo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sudo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Betlach Piles on the pressure and Sudo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vevrin Betlach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Rosseti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke LaCrosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Rosseti!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCrosse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rosseti's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaCrosse.
Oooh a lovely combination from LaCrosse sends Rosseti down but not out. LaCrosse dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Vitor Rosseti has been cut.
Rosseti looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCrosse decides to stand back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse seems to be stalking Rosseti here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Rosseti drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duke LaCrosse!
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