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CWFL 14 Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roller Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roller Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Tyson Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roller Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Griffin is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva is working Griffin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva prevents Griffin from escaping the position.
Silva has hold of Griffin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Griffin seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Griffin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Griffin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roller Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between A Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, A Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northcote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Northcote trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Northcote's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Northcote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Evans some visible discomfort.
Northcote lands a nice forearm strike.
Northcote grinds an elbow into Evans's temple.
Evans throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Northcote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Northcote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Northcote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Northcote prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Northcote has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Evans!
Northcote tries to control but Evans wriggling away.
Evans gets back to half guard.
Northcote working the head and body with strikes.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Evans is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Evans sees it coming and defends easily.
Northcote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Northcote pulls his head out easily.
Northcote is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northcote.
Northcote scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans manages to get to full guard.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Northcote doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Northcote manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northcote's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Northcote from controlling successfully.
Northcote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northcote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Evans's guard.
Northcote is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Northcote to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northcote wants to advance to full mount but Evans doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Northcote stops Evans from standing up.
Evans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Northcote wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Northcote 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.
Northcote has gone for a leg lock! Evans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Northcote's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northcote 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.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans works over Northcote with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarah Northcote dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Northcote drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northcote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Northcote drops back looking for a leg! Evans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Evans manages to kick Northcote off! Northcote jumps back into Evans's guard.
Northcote with a nice head shot there.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Northcote from controlling successfully.
Northcote 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northcote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans 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 one minute gone in the round.
Evans has his foot on Northcote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northcote works his way back into a safe position though.
Northcote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Northcote trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northcote 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.
Northcote drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Northcote jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Northcote content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Northcote wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Northcote postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Northcote, into his guard.
Northcote 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.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans drops back looking for a leg! Northcote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Northcote manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Northcote's guard.
Northcote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northcote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northcote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northcote lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
Northcote has hold of Evans's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Evans manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Evans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Northcote is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Evans has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Evans!
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Northcote has wrist control.
Northcote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Northcote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarah Northcote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Northcote wants to clinch.
A Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Northcote counters with a takedown into side control.
Northcote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evans is not content to let Northcote control the position.
Northcote wants to control for a moment but Evans uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Evans moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Northcote.
Northcote looking for a sweep but Evans has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northcote tries to improve his position but instead Evans has taken his back!
Evans lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Northcote tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Northcote working to try and regain half guard.
Northcote is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sarah Northcote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Northcote working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Northcote looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Northcote trying to control the hands but Evans breaks the grip.
Northcote wants to escape the position.
Evans is not going to allow Northcote to sit and survive in this position.
Northcote breaks Evans's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Northcote drops back, looking for a kneebar! Evans looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Evans looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Evans!
Northcote throws a few strikes from the bottom but Evans takes advantage and mounts!
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans is looking to stand but Evans has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Northcote wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Northcote can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Northcote is having none of it.
Northcote gets back to half guard.
Northcote is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
Northcote working for a choke but Evans reverses nicely into Northcote 's guard.
Northcote 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Evans looking for submissions off his back.
Sarah Northcote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Northcote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Northcote wants to pass to mount but Evans is defending the position.
A Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Northcote is stalling here. Evans is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Northcote seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Evans has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarah Northcote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Northcote has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarah Northcote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between dino pimple face scabby skin homo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with dino pimple face scabby skin homo's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dino pimple face scabby skin homo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scabby skin homo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
scabby skin homo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
scabby skin homo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries to clinch there but scabby skin homo circles away.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith connects with a massive knee from the clinch and scabby skin homo goes down! Smith jumps into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like dino pimple face scabby skin homo has been cut.
scabby skin homo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Smith's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Madeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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219 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Madeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter La Fleur!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Fleur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
La Fleur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Fleur.
Madeira shoots in for a double leg but La Fleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
La Fleur scores with a three punch combo!
Madeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Madeira walks into a jab.
La Fleur tries to bum rush Madeira with a series of wild strikes but Madeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madeira fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Fleur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Fleur thuds his right hand into Madeira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
La Fleur lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Fleur as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Madeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by La Fleur - just one landing.
La Fleur misses with a series of wild punches.
La Fleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from La Fleur.
La Fleur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Fleur throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Fleur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Madeira tries to close the distance and clinch but La Fleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madeira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Madeira lands in his opponent's guard.
Madeira is breathing heavily.
La Fleur kicks Madeira off and gets to his feet.
La Fleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Fleur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madeira.
La Fleur lands with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by La Fleur!
La Fleur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peter La Fleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Fleur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Fleur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Madeira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Fleur throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Fleur tries to bum rush Madeira with a series of wild strikes but Madeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Fleur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madeira has time to react.
La Fleur swinging wilding here.
La Fleur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Fleur breaks the clinch.
La Fleur lands an overhand right.
La Fleur throws a right hand that Madeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Madeira also avoids with ease.
La Fleur is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Madeira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Fleur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
La Fleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
La Fleur scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Fleur scores with a one two! Madeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
La Fleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Fleur moves into the clinch successfully.
La Fleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Fleur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Madeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madeira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Fleur.
La Fleur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
La Fleur's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and La Fleur duly obliges.
Madeira is rocked!
Madeira dodges the punch combination from La Fleur.
Oh Madeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Fleur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Fleur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madeira backs up against the cage.
La Fleur is working the combinations to good effect here.
La Fleur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madeira backs up against the cage.
La Fleur connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Madeira tumbling to the canvas! La Fleur pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Madeira was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter La Fleur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lacroix comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christophe Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacroix misses with a looping left.
Lacroix misses with a body kick.
Lacroix throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lacroix is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Lacroix circles away and we're back to standing.
Lacroix rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Lacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lacroix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Lacroix holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Christophe Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Sanchez.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lacroix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lacroix misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lacroix fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lacroix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacroix walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacroix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christophe Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacroix instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Lacroix.
Lacroix with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lacroix lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacroix connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Lacroix.
Lacroix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez has clasped his hands together around Lacroix's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sanchez advances to mount.
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lacroix is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position!
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lacroix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lacroix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacroix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lacroix is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sanchez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lacroix's back instead.
Sanchez is looking for the choke from the back position but Lacroix is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Lacroix from escaping the position.
Sanchez wants to control the position but Lacroix frees himself and scrambles - Sanchez manages to regain control in side control.
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lacroix is trying to buck Sanchez off.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Lacroix regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacroix which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lacroix waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Lacroix wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Lacroix tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Lacroix keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanchez lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez is in close to Lacroix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sanchez seems to have locked his on tight now - Lacroix screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sanchez, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raul Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boushay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Harwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicky Harwood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Boushay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicky Harwood!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boushay shoots in looking for a takedown. Harwood tries to sprawl out of it but Boushay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boushay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boushay.
Harwood had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boushay is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harwood Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boushay's back instead.
Harwood punches the canvas rather than the man.
Harwood scores with punches and elbows.
Harwood is looking for the choke from the back position but Boushay is controlling his hands well.
Boushay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harwood looks gassed!
Boushay working to try and regain half guard.
Boushay tries to lock up and control but Harwood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boushay is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwood avoids the attempt from Boushay to control.
Harwood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boushay is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Boushay is trying to escape the mount.
Harwood pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boushay working to try and regain half guard.
Boushay regains half guard.
Harwood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Harwood working Boushay over with strikes.
Boushay is pressing down on Harwood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boushay working a defensive guard here.
Boushay pulls Harwood in to control the position.
Boushay wants to sweep but no luck.
Boushay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harwood manages to get himself to full guard.
Harwood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boushay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boushay lands a couple of digs.
Harwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boushay gets to his feet. Harwood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boushay shoots for a double leg takedown but Harwood sprawls well. He's pushed Boushay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boushay ducks under a wild hook from Harwood.
Boushay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boushay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harwood!
Boushay cracks Harwood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boushay unloading with bombs!
Harwood is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boushay controlling his opponent.
Harwood is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boushay unloading with bombs!
Boushay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boushay with the ground and pound from mount.
Harwood flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boushay raining down shots from the mount!
Harwood is looking to get to half guard.
Harwood swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Harwood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boushay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harwood taking shots to the head.
Boushay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harwood can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boushay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boushay misses with a takedown attempt - Harwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boushay tries for a takedown but Harwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bobby Boushay has been cut.
Harwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boushay circles away quickly and effectively.
Harwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boushay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harwood's guard now.
Boushay stays in close to Harwood's body and controls the position.
Boushay trying to control the position from guard on top but Harwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boushay passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Boushay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boushay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harwood is looking to improve his position.
Boushay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harwood pushes Boushay off looking to stand but Boushay dives back in and keeps control.
Harwood throws a strike from the bottom but Boushay passes into side control!
Boushay landing strikes.
Bobby Boushay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boushay landing a few strikes.
Harwood tries to strike but it doesn't land.
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.
Boushay cracks Harwood with a big right hand but Harwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boushay landing strikes.
Boushay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harwood is looking to reverse the position.
Harwood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harwood misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Harwood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boushay connects with a decent elbow.
Boushay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harwood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwood throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boushay shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boushay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boushay swats away the attempt to clinch by Harwood.
Horrible takedown by Boushay or perhaps it was just good defense by Harwood which made him look bad.
Nicky Harwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boushay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harwood is fending him off so far but Boushay persists. Nope, Harwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Harwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boushay is fending him off so far but Harwood persists. Nope, Boushay circles away and we're back to standing.
Boushay shoots in looking for a takedown. Harwood tries to sprawl out of it but Boushay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harwood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harwood lands in his opponent's guard.
Boushay 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.
Harwood lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boushay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harwood.
Boushay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harwood thows a big elbow that misses.
Boushay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boushay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boushay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boushay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boushay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harwood misses with a takedown attempt
and Boushay counters with a single leg into guard. Harwood didn't expect that.
Harwood looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boushay has picked Harwood up and slammed him! Harwood can't keep hold of the triangle and Boushay manages to pass to side control!
Boushay scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Harwood is trying to get back to half guard.
Boushay lands some shots froms side control.
Boushay lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boushay taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boushay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harwood down.
Boushay wants to control but Harwood is keeping him busy.
Boushay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boushay tries for a takedown but Harwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harwood looks for a takedown but Boushay sprawls well.
Boushay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harwood as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boushay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Boushay or perhaps it was just good defense by Harwood which made him look bad.
Harwood has his takedown stuffed
and Boushay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harwood's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boushay content to stall in guard here.
Boushay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boushay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harwood is looking for a triangle but Boushay pushes his legs off easily.
Harwood looking for a guillotine here but Boushay defends easily.
Harwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boushay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boushay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boushay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Harwood pushes Boushay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boushay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boushay working the head with strikes.
Harwood is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boushay cracks Harwood with a big right hand but Harwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boushay controlling from side mount.
Harwood throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Boushay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harwood is not content to let Boushay control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boushay shoots in for a takedown but Harwood shows good takedown defense.
Nicky Harwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Boushay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boushay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boushay, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boushay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvano Assunicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Lycan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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20
214 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvano Assunicao!
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, Lucius Lycan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assunicao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lycan closes the distance and clinches up with Assunicao, looking for a takedown. Lycan pushes Assunicao against the cage but Assunicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Assunicao moves into the clinch.
Lycan tries to score a body lock takedown but Assunicao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lycan has Assunicao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Assunicao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silvano Assunicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucius Lycan.
Assunicao is working Lycan over against the cage.
Assunicao lands a body shot.
Lycan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Assunicao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lycan looks gassed!
Assunicao throws a sloppy head kick and Lycan moves out of range easily.
Assunicao rushes Lycan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lycan is working for takedown but Assunicao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lycan tries for a takedown but Assunicao manages to get underhooks.
Assunicao has Lycan pressed against the cage.
Lycan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Assunicao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Assunicao gets underhooks to prevent Lycan's takedown attempt.
Assunicao stalls.
Assunicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lycan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assunicao.
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!
Assunicao moves into the clinch.
Assunicao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lycan or not.
Assunicao stalling in the clinch.
Assunicao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Assunicao landing knees to the body.
Assunicao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Assunicao presses Lycan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Assunicao is leaning against Lycan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Assunicao.
Assunicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assunicao has Lycan pushed against the cage.
Lycan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Assunicao breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lycan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucius Lycan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assunicao throws a right hand that Lycan ducks under and follows up with a left that Lycan also avoids with ease.
Assunicao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lycan doesn't seem bothered though.
Assunicao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assunicao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lycan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Assunicao pinned against the cage. Assunicao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lycan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assunicao throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycan avoids the head kick by Assunicao.
Lycan closes the distance but Assunicao moves to the side
and Assunicao counters with a three punch combo that has Lycan backing up. Lycan nods at Assunicao to acknowledge the strikes.
Assunicao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lycan with a poor takedown
and Assunicao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Assunicao digs a right hand underneath Lycan's ribcage. Lycan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Assunicao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Assunicao has Lycan pushed against the cage.
Lycan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Assunicao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lycan.
Lycan tries to score a body lock takedown but Assunicao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Assunicao digs a right hand into Lycan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lycan's gas tank.
Assunicao pushes Lycan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Assunicao prevents the takedown attempt.
Assunicao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Assunicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assunicao is leaning against Lycan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assunicao gets underhooks to prevent Lycan's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Assunicao.
A hook to the body from Assunicao.
Assunicao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lycan goes for a takedown attempt but Assunicao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lycan.
Nice body kick from Assunicao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assunicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lycan misses with a takedown attempt
and Assunicao counters with a low kick, right behind Lycan 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvano Assunicao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lycan shoots and misses
enabling Assunicao to counter with a crisp jab.
Lycan has his takedown stuffed
and Assunicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lycan is rocked!
Assunicao lands with a right and another and another! Lycan is in big trouble! Assunicao lands again and this time it's lights out for Lycan! A quality knockout there for Assunicao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Silvano Assunicao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by -. Steve Nash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Parker!
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, Steve Nash!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Nash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nash wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Parker trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
Parker won't allow Nash to sweep him here.
Nash had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nash Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parker's back instead.
Parker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nash's arms.
Nash is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Parker is defending well though. Nash let's go of the attempt for now.
Parker trying to control the action but Nash just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
Nash punching from mount but Parker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Parker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Parker tries to lock up and control but Nash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nash moves to the back position.
Nash is looking to control Parker but Parker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nash looks gassed!
Nash looking to break Parker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Parker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nash will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nash is looking to control Parker but Parker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nash doesn't have the hooks in and Parker manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nash!
Nash throws an elbow but Parker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Nash thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Parker to regain full guard.
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nash is sitting in close to Parker's body. Parker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nash is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nash is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Parker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Parker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jaques Laroque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Nogueira comes into the arena with Nogueira blaring out of the sound system. Laroque has chosen Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) as his entrance music. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Jaques Laroque!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laroque as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a jab when Laroque was well out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Laroque. No joy for Rodrigo Nogueira on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigo Nogueira misses with a straight right.
Laroque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in but Laroque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laroque shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laroque as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroque 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.
Rodrigo Nogueira is pulling down on Laroque's head to control his posture.
Rodrigo Nogueira striking off his back but it's not causing Laroque any problems.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Laroque defends easily.
Laroque wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laroque postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigo Nogueira's brow.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laroque passes into side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroque wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira sneaks back into half guard.
Laroque is keen to just control but Rodrigo Nogueira is a slippery customer.
Rodrigo Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigo Nogueira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigo Nogueira is on top in guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laroque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Laroque keeps moving.
Laroque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigo Nogueira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laroque counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laroque.
Laroque wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
Laroque should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Laroque throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control but Laroque passes into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand up here but Laroque is controlling him well.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to get back to is feet but Laroque passes into side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laroque preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control.
Laroque is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a couple of heel strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to keep Laroque in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laroque passes into side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the active half guard here but Laroque passes nicely into side control.
Laroque throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira isn't going anywhere.
Rodrigo Nogueira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira is pressing down on Laroque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laroque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't do any damage with a couple of 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
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!
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with the takedown
and Laroque counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodrigo Nogueira!
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Laroque maintains control.
Rodrigo Nogueira squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rodrigo Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laroque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Laroque is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to hold on but Laroque pushes him away.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Laroque frees his head nicely. Oh but Rodrigo Nogueira has switched to an armbar! Laroque is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gay Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Gay Al!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Al pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al fails with the takedown.
Al shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Al shoots in.
Al darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Al is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva tries to kick Al off but Al keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al seems to be looking for submissions.
Al is breathing heavily.
Al is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al.
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.
Al is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Al is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva tries to kick Al off but Al keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al is working for an americana but Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Al was thinking about the submission.
Al prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Al works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Al dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Al or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Al shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Gay Al is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al has a takedown stuffed.
Al shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva looks to land a combination. Al sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al.
Al on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries to clinch there but Al circles away.
Silva throws a head kick that Al semi-blocks.
Silva thuds a left hand into Al's body.
Al takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Al avoids the head kick by Silva.
Al changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Al.
Al wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Al working the strikes but Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Al is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Al.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Al manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Al shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Silva.
Gay Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al fails with the takedown.
Al tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Al on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sizes up Al with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Al on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Al tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Al avoids the damage to the body.
Al changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva throws a head kick that Al semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Al shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Al shoots in.
A head kick from Silva lands but Al takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al.
Al shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Al down.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right and a left that Al avoids nicely.
Al fails to land the takedown.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva swinging wilding here.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Al is just out of range.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al fails to land the takedown.
Al changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Al manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al takes a kick to the side of the head.
Al scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva is the new middleweight champion!
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