 |
AFC 57 - New Year's Eve! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Pitbull as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webb lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Webb manages to break the clinch.
Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steven Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb tries to clinch up.
Webb forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Webb scores with a knee to the head.
Webb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Webb avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Webb lands a shot to the body.
Webb has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rua regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webb throws and elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webb's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Rua preventing the sweep.
Webb has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
Rua prevents Webb from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Webb 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.
Webb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rua trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Rua 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.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webb is keeping the position for now.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua prevents Webb from improving his position.
Webb regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rua 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.
Webb has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Webb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Webb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Webb gets to his feet - Rua follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb has Rua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Webb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Webb blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Webb avoids the damage to the body.
Webb drags the fight down to the ground.
Webb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Webb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Webb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Webb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rua 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 Webb.
Webb is trying to get back to half guard.
Webb is not content to let Rua control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
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.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Webb wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Rua tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rua wants to take a breather but Webb is having none of it.
Webb looking for submissions off his back.
Rua prevents Webb from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Webb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Webb.
Webb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webb is keeping the position for now.
Webb throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Webb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webb manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Webb's guard.
Webb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Webb throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Webb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Webb managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Webb jumps into guard, dragging Rua to the mat.
Webb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Webb has his hands on Rua's head, controlling the position.
Webb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Webb wants to hit a switch here but Rua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Webb there!
Webb is looking to get to half guard.
Rua working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rua throwing strikes here but Webb is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rua is looking to work his way around to Webb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Webb regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb gets full guard.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Webb has a closed guard, preventing Rua from standing up.
Rua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Webb is defending against the submission attempts here by Rua.
Steven Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Webb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Webb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webb slowing the pace effectively.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webb instigates a clinch.
Rua avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.
Webb fails to pull guard.
Webb fails to pull guard.
Webb drags the fight down to the ground.
Webb had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rua is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Webb Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rua's back instead.
Rua tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Webb wants to control but Rua has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Webb is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Webb pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Webb sits in half guard.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Webb tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Webb connects with a nice short shot to Rua's temple.
Webb throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Rua shoots in and bounces Webb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webb is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Webb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rua has passed into half guard!
Webb tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Webb is defending the position.
Webb manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rua's guard.
Webb stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Webb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Webb defends easily.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rua working for a triangle but Webb defends it easily.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Webb slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a triangle but Webb pushes his legs off easily.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Rua has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Webb has passed into side control.
Webb has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rua wants to control but Webb is having none of it.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Webb prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
Steven Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webb stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Webb clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webb 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Webb!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas R Callahan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
|
150 cm
22
196 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced |
|
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas R Callahan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan Jr moves out of range as Symbol throws a body kick.
Callahan Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Callahan Jr gets caught flat footed, as Symbol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Symbol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Callahan Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Symbol won't allow Callahan Jr to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symbol wants to pass the guard but Callahan Jr is keeping the position.
Symbol throwing strikes from guard but Callahan Jr blocks nicely.
Symbol preventing the sweep.
Symbol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Callahan Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Symbol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Symbol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Thomas R Callahan Jr has been cut.
Symbol working Callahan Jr over with strikes here.
Callahan Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Symbol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Symbol lands a nice shot to the head.
Callahan Jr is rocked!
Symbol looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Callahan Jr covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Symbol!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
98% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto has chosen No Way Out by ZZ as his entrance music. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
169 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhirkov looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zhirkov misses its intended target.
Zhirkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirkov off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhirkov shoots for a takedown but Yamamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov is trying to control but can't.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamamoto prevents Zhirkov from improving his position.
Zhirkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zhirkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhirkov dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Zhirkov.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
Zhirkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zhirkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Zhirkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov is looking for submissions but instead, Yamamoto has regained full guard.
Zhirkov postures up in Yamamoto's guard and throws a big left but Yamamoto blocks it.
Zhirkov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhirkov throws a strike but Yamamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yamamoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zhirkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhirkov pulls Yamamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Zhirkov controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanye Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zhirkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhirkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhirkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamamoto.
Zhirkov throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zhirkov throws a combination that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown. Zhirkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhirkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zhirkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov working a defensive guard here.
Zhirkov keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto is sitting in close to Zhirkov's body. Zhirkov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yamamoto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yamamoto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhirkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Zhirkov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Moraes!
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, Ted Chips!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moraes tries for a takedown but Chips circles away easily
and Chips counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moraes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moraes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chips passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes sneaks back into half guard.
Chips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moraes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chips's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chips's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Chips right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moraes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chips is defending well though. Moraes let's go of the attempt for now.
Moraes has one arm under Chips 's neck. Chips is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Moraes manages to get his arm free though and Chips is in a world of trouble! Moraes sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Chips turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergio Moraes!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
91% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jos Bos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vicarious by Tool. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
188 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
183 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jos Bos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Porter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bos lands a slapping body shot.
Bos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bos trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bos throws a strike but Porter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Porter prevents Bos from getting back to his feet.
Bos keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bos wants to stand and escape but Porter is having none of it.
Bos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porter's head.
Bos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Porter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bos.
Porter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bos postures up in Porter's guard and throws a big left but Porter blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bos scoring with some ground and pound.
Porter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porter is keeping the position for now.
Bos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porter's guard.
Porter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bos.
Porter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Porter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Porter has a closed guard, preventing Bos from standing up.
Bos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bos trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porter's head.
Porter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Porter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Porter looks gassed!
Bos throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bos scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Bos dominated that round.
That's time! Bos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bos scores with a takedown into Porter's guard.
Bos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Porter looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bos distracts Porter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porter's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter looking for a sweep. Not yet Porter, not yet.
Bos throwing strikes but missing.
Bos stands and throws Porter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Porter is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Porter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bos wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
Porter trying to remain calm as Bos controls from the top position.
Bos working the body and head with strikes.
Porter seems a little lost for a moment, as Bos dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bos stands up and beckons Porter to his feet.
Porter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bos.
Jos Bos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Porter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bos lands a huge takedown. Porter is out but the ref is slow to react and Bos lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Porter lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jos Bos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tremendous Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Guida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tremendous Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Guida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Maxwell.
Maxwell lands with a nice body punch.
Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Maxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Guida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maxwell.
Maxwell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Guida hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tremendous Maxwell!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Turolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rock Says. Dwayne Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorge Turolla's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Turolla!
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, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson thuds his right hand into Turolla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turolla lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Turolla lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Turolla misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turolla counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Turolla throws a head kick that half lands.
Turolla misses with a body kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turolla.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Turolla throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Turolla lands a high kick!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Turolla.
Turolla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turolla gets a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turolla moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Turolla is controlling the position.
Turolla is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turolla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Turolla.
Turolla ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson works over Turolla's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Turolla misses.
Turolla is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turolla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tests Turolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Turolla is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Johnson knocks Turolla out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne Johnson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 198 cm
24
249 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
|
195 cm
22
274 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocko Graney!
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, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Graney postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Graney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graney has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Graney's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graney throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Graney working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Graney keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graney is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graney regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is pushing down on Graney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graney is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Graney is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graney is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graney's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graney is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Graney is squirming around nicely.
Graney is trying to escape the mount but Johnson keeps good control and instead manages to take Graney's back.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson looking to break Graney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Graney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Johnson.
You can see the frustration on Graney's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson cracks Graney with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Graney from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Johnson cracks Graney with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Graney from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Graney is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson scores with punches from the back.
Graney is trapped and Johnson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Johnson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Graney taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwayne Johnson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perfect Plex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cripple Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
23
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
20
203 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perfect Plex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cripple Tron!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plex but Plex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tron keeps the fight on the outside.
Tron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tron misses with the combination.
Tron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tron throws a series of punches but Plex avoids them all with ease.
Plex is looking to clinch but Tron is avoiding it.
Tron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plex's hands.
Tron misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Tron.
Tron misses with a few strikes there.
Tron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Plex swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Tron misses.
A punch combination from Tron misses.
Tron tries to clinch up.
Plex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tron looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plex slips under a jab from Tron.
Tron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tron misses with a body shot.
Plex scores with a shot to the body.
Plex doesn't manage to clinch there - Tron circles away.
Plex lands a high kick to the side of Tron's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Plex dives into guard, looking to finish.
Tron is rocked!
It looks like Cripple Tron has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plex passes into half guard.
Tron is still in real trouble! Can Plex finish him?
Plex keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tron seems to have recovered his senses.
Plex looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tron defending well though.
Plex wants to pass the guard but Tron is defending well.
Plex is looking to take a break and control but Tron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron is trying to get back to full guard.
Tron manages to get to full guard.
Plex not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tron keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Tron is looking for a triangle but Plex pushes his legs off easily.
Plex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plex is looking to control Tron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plex avoid being mounted?
Tron throws a strike but Plex avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plex wants to sweep but no luck.
Tron trying to control the position from guard on top but Plex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tron preventing the sweep.
Tron throws and elbow that misses. Plex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tron's guard. Nice move by Plex!
Plex wants to pass the guard but Tron is keeping the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tron misses with the combination.
Plex tries a head kick but it misses.
Tron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tron fails to land with a series of punches.
Tron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Plex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Tron.
Tron wants to clinch up but Plex keeps it at a distance.
Tron lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Tron both land. Nice combination.
Tron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tron scores with a three punch combo!
Tron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 Perfect Plex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cripple Tron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tron tries to clinch but Plex moves out of range.
Tron fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Plex.
Perfect Plex is winning the standup battle so far.
Tron blocks a head kick by Plex.
Tron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cripple Tron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plex circles away quickly and effectively.
Plex shoots in for a takedown but Tron shows good takedown defense.
Tron lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Plex sprawling to the canvas. Tron follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Plex hang on?
Tron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plex is just riding it out for now. Tron eventually gives up the hold.
Tron is keen to just control but Plex is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Plex is looking for a sweep. Tron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tron thows a huge punch but Plex dodges it nicely.
Tron is thwarting Plex's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Plex throws a head kick that half lands.
Tron connects with a nice looking jab.
Tron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plex slips a jab and a cross from Tron.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tron throws a right and a left that Plex avoids nicely.
Tron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tron with a hook.
Tron throws a right and a left that Plex avoids nicely.
Tron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plex has time to react.
Tron throws a right hand that Plex ducks under and follows up with a left that Plex also avoids with ease.
Tron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plex lands a head kick. Tron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tron!
Tron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick from Plex lands but Tron takes it in his stride.
Tron misses with a double jab.
Plex tries a head kick but it misses.
Tron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tron does no damage.
Tron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tron wants to clinch up but Plex keeps it at a distance.
Tron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plex dodges the punch combination from Tron.
Tron takes a swing at Plex's ribcage but misses.
Plex moves out of range as Tron strikes.
Tron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plex shoots in but no luck this time.
Tron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tron scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tron connects with a body shot.
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.
Tron scores with a decent looking hook.
A right-left combo lands from Tron.
Plex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tron is out of range and Plex settles back down.
Tron throws a right and a left that Plex avoids nicely.
Plex is looking to land body kicks.
Plex misses with a head kick.
Tron scores with a one two! Plex had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tron tests Plex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tron throws a nice looking combination but Plex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tron's corner calls for a 1-2. Tron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tron throws a shot to the body.
Tron throws a one two combo.
Plex lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cripple Tron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cripple Tron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tron misses with a two punch combination.
Plex closes the distance but Tron moves to the side
and Tron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plex lands a high kick!
Tron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Tron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Plex lands in his opponent's guard.
Tron wants to stand up but Plex is controlling him.
Plex 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron is looking for a triangle but Plex pushes his legs off easily.
Tron keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Tron working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Plex has passed into half guard!
Plex not doing much here.
Plex stops Tron from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Plex is looking to take a break and control but Tron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tron has hold of Plex's hands but Plex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Plex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tron defending well though.
Tron throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Plex trying to control the action but Tron is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Tron.
Plex drives through and clinches with Tron against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plex lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Plex's brow.
Plex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tron.
Tron pushes off an throws an elbow but Plex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Plex throws an elbow that misses.
Tron is leaning against Plex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tron trying to land knees to the body.
Tron missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tron fails to land.
Plex lands a nice knee to the body.
Tron throws an elbow but it misses.
Plex looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Plex lands a nice knee to the body.
Tron breaks the clinch.
Tron looks to land a combination but Plex avoids it well.
Cripple Tron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plex tries to clinch up.
Plex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tron.
Plex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tron's head.
No joy there for Tron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plex tries for a takedown but Tron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plex is looking to clinch but Tron is avoiding it.
Plex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tron throws a right and a left that Plex avoids nicely.
Tron misses with the combination.
Tron throws a nice looking combination but Plex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tron avoids the head kick by Plex.
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 Perfect Plex.
I think Plex 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perfect Plex!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Weis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weis has chosen Bitter and then Some as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Weis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weis is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Weis tries to clinch there but Concepcion circles away.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion is having none of it.
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concepcion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weis doesn't manage to clinch there - Concepcion circles away.
Weis is looking to clinch.
Concepcion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concepcion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weis's waist but Weis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Concepcion off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion swats away the attempt to clinch by Weis.
Weis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Concepcion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Concepcion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Concepcion there.
Concepcion is looking for a kimura but Weis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Concepcion to get the leverage.
Concepcion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weis's head.
Concepcion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weis is just riding it out for now. Concepcion eventually gives up the hold.
Weis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Concepcion has passed into side control.
Weis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Concepcion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Concepcion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Concepcion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weis struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Concepcion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weis is looking to reverse the position.
Concepcion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Concepcion has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Concepcion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Weis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Concepcion.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weis is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weis tries to lock up and control but Concepcion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Weis is squirming around, avoiding Concepcion's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Concepcion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Concepcion shoots for a takedown but Weis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Weis.
Concepcion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weis is fending him off so far but Concepcion persists. Nope, Weis circles away and we're back to standing.
Weis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concepcion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerald Weis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concepcion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weis misses with a few strikes there.
Weis misses with a few strikes there.
Weis moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis throws a leg kick but Concepcion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gerald Weis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concepcion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weis tries to land a leg kick but Concepcion saw it coming and moves away.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion moves out of range.
Weis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Weis. No joy for Concepcion on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weis throws a head kick but Concepcion moves out of range.
Concepcion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Concepcion has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Weis doesn't manage to clinch there - Concepcion circles away.
Weis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Concepcion is able to avoid easily.
Concepcion has a takedown stuffed.
Concepcion feints and as Weis raises his hands in defense, Concepcion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weis is breathing heavily.
Concepcion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Concepcion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Weis for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Concepcion has Weis in his guard.
Concepcion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Concepcion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Concepcion wants to control the position but Weis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Concepcion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weis looking for a sweep. Not yet Weis, not yet.
Concepcion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weis working a defensive guard here.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Weis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concepcion passes Weis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Weis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Concepcion scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Weis as Concepcion shoots in.
Concepcion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weis misses with the combination.
Weis is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Weis is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Weis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Concepcion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion thows a huge punch but Weis dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Concepcion 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.
Concepcion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Concepcion seems to be working for a kimura but Weis defends the submission attempt.
Weis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Concepcion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Concepcion is looking to take a break and control but Weis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Concepcion trying to mount his opponent but Weis defends it.
Weis tries to kick Concepcion off but Concepcion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Concepcion swats away the attempt to clinch by Weis.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Concepcion looking to sit in guard and control but Weis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weis passes into half guard.
Weis is keen to just control but Concepcion is a slippery customer.
Weis wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is defending well.
Concepcion is pressing down on Weis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Concepcion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concepcion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weis wants to get back to his feet.
Concepcion is working for a kimura but Weis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Concepcion is just content to waste time from the top position. Weis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Concepcion clearly takes that round.
That's time! Concepcion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt - Weis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weis but Weis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion is having none of it.
Weis moves in looking to clinch but Concepcion pushes him off.
Weis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Concepcion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weis!
Concepcion is landing with some decent strikes but Weis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Concepcion jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Weis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Weis and Concepcion has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Concepcion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion working away.
Weis gets back to half guard.
Weis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Concepcion is working away from the top position though.
Weis is staying active underneath Concepcion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Weis wants to control but Concepcion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weis is trying to stand up here but Concepcion is controlling him well.
Concepcion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Weis has Concepcion up against the cage in a clinch.
Weis working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Weis.
Weis misses with the head strike.
Weis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Concepcion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Concepcion blocks a body shot from Weis.
Weis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weis throws a right hand that Concepcion ducks under and follows up with a left that Concepcion also avoids with ease.
Weis rushes Concepcion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Concepcion.
Weis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Weis.
A short body shot lands from Weis as the two fighters clinch.
Concepcion blocks a body shot from Weis.
Weis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Concepcion tries for a takedown but Weis manages to get underhooks.
Weis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concepcion backwards.
Concepcion blocks a body shot from Weis.
Weis swings wildly with an uppercut but Concepcion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weis darts in trying to clinch
and Concepcion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weis's guard.
Weis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Concepcion had his way with Gerald Weis in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Concepcion backs up against the cage.
Weis darts in trying to clinch
and Concepcion counters with a straight right hand.
Weis misses with a head kick.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weis as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Concepcion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Weis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Weis trying to keep a closed guard but Concepcion is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion throwing strikes from guard but Weis blocks nicely.
Concepcion 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.
Concepcion passes into half guard.
Concepcion trying to control from half guard but Weis is working away.
Concepcion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Concepcion is looking for a kimura but Weis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Concepcion to get the leverage.
Angel Concepcion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Concepcion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Concepcion trying to control from half guard but Weis is working away.
Concepcion tries to pass to full mount but Weis defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to control the action but Weis is working from the bottom.
Concepcion seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Concepcion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Concepcion wants to pass the guard but Weis is keeping the position.
Concepcion stops Weis from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Weis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concepcion throws a big right hand that misses.
Concepcion slips nicely into half guard.
Weis is trying to get back to full guard.
Concepcion wants to take a breather but Weis is having none of it.
Concepcion seems to be working for a kimura but Weis defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Concepcion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Concepcion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his lightweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
