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BAR 1 - Opening Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paco Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Princiotta (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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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Taco!
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, Matt Princiotta!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princiotta scores with a jab.
Taco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princiotta wants to clinch but Taco slips to the side
and Taco counters by clinching up.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
Taco tries a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks it.
Taco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Princiotta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taco.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Princiotta is blocking nicely.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Princiotta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Princiotta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Princiotta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taco scores a nice knee to the body.
Princiotta trying to land knees to the body.
Princiotta trying to stall but Taco improves his position.
A knee to the head by Taco.
Princiotta wants to stall.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taco misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princiotta is trying to break free.
Princiotta working aggressively here.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Princiotta is blocking nicely.
Princiotta is trying to break free.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Princiotta blocks it with crossed arms.
Princiotta can't break the clinch.
Taco prevents Princiotta from breaking the clinch.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Princiotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princiotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taco scores a nice knee to the body.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Princiotta wants to break free but Taco has control.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco with a knee to the head.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princiotta.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Princiotta has had enough of the clinch but Taco keeps him there for the moment.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Princiotta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taco is keeping busy.
Taco prevents Princiotta from breaking the clinch.
Princiotta looking to stall.
Princiotta cracks Taco with a nice body shot.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Princiotta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Princiotta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taco landing knees to the body.
Princiotta looks gassed!
Princiotta stalling in the clinch but Taco improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Princiotta throws a punch but it's blocked by Taco.
Taco tries a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks it.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco landing knees to the body.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Princiotta is trying to break free.
Taco lands a knee to the body.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princiotta.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Taco.
Princiotta wants to get back to striking at distance but Taco won't allow it.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco lands a knee to the head.
Taco lands a knee to the body.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco with a knee to the head.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taco scores a nice knee to the body.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Taco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taco drives through and clinches with Princiotta against the cage.
Princiotta is trying to break the clinch but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Princiotta has had enough of the clinch but Taco keeps him there for the moment.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Princiotta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Princiotta's face.
Taco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Princiotta blocks it with crossed arms.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Princiotta pushes off an throws an elbow but Taco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princiotta lands a nice shot to the body.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Princiotta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princiotta is breathing heavily.
Princiotta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taco misses with a knee strike.
Taco tries a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks it.
Princiotta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Princiotta is trying to break the clinch but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taco.
A knee to the head by Taco.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taco as Princiotta tries to tie him up.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Taco.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
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.
Princiotta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Princiotta's face.
Taco scores a nice knee to the body.
Taco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Taco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taco landing knees to the body.
Taco lands a knee to the head.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Princiotta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taco.
Taco lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taco.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Princiotta's face.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Taco with a knee to the head.
Taco landing knees to the body.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taco looking to throw knees to the head but Princiotta is blocking nicely.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Taco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Princiotta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taco lands a knee to the body.
Princiotta can't break the clinch.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Princiotta's face.
Taco landing knees to the body.
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.
Taco scores a nice knee to the body.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Taco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Princiotta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Princiotta's face.
Knees to the body from Taco.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Princiotta's face.
A knee to the head by Taco.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Princiotta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Princiotta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taco is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Taco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taco moves in looking to clinch but Princiotta pushes him off.
Princiotta throws a front kick that sends Taco stumbling back into the cage.
Taco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Princiotta to counter with a crisp jab.
Matt Princiotta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Princiotta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Princiotta lands with an overhand left.
Taco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taco closes the distance but Princiotta moves to the side
enabling Princiotta to counter with a crisp jab.
Taco clinches with his opponent.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Princiotta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Princiotta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Princiotta tries to break the clinch but Taco is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princiotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taco blocks a body shot from Princiotta.
Princiotta wants to stall.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Taco.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Princiotta throws a punch but it's blocked by Taco.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Taco.
Taco landing knees to the body.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Taco.
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.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Princiotta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Princiotta has had enough of the clinch but Taco keeps him there for the moment.
Taco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Princiotta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Taco tries to land a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks with his arms.
Taco connects with a knee to the head.
Taco lands a knee to the head.
Princiotta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Princiotta misses with a punch to the body.
Taco scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Taco tries a knee to the head but Princiotta blocks it.
Taco keeps control of Princiotta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Princiotta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Paco Taco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Princiotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taco with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taco.
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Princiotta tries to break the clinch but Taco is controlling the position.
Taco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Taco with a knee to the head.
Taco keeps control of Princiotta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Princiotta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taco scores with a knee to the head.
Taco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Princiotta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taco landing knees to the head.
Princiotta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taco is keeping busy.
Taco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco lands a nice knee to the body.
Taco crunches a lovely knee into Princiotta's ribcage.
Matt Princiotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Princiotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Taco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Taco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levin comes to the cage accompanied by This is the sort of bear I am. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levin tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Levin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levin is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Levin avoids the head kick by Silva.
Levin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Levin stalling against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva wants to break free but Levin has control.
Silva tries to stall but Levin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Levin has denied him.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Levin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is looking to control Levin's arms but Levin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Levin keeps him there for the moment.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Levin keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levin as Silva tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Levin keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Levin blocks with his arms.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Levin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Levin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Levin blocks with his arms.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levin blocks it with crossed arms.
Levin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Levin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Levin has double underhooks.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levin prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Levin.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Levin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Levin is controlling the position.
Levin avoiding damage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Levin slowing the pace effectively.
Silva wants to break free but Levin has control.
Levin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Levin blocks with his arms.
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.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva wants to break free but Levin has control.
Levin controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Levin stalling.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Levin is controlling the position.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Levin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Levin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Levin.
Levin clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carl Levin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Levin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch
and Levin moves into the clinch.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Levin won't allow it.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levin blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levin blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Levin keeps him there for the moment.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Levin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Levin is struggling to control the position.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Levin.
Levin lands an uppercut.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Levin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Levin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Levin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Levin's face.
Levin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Levin.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Levin just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Levin.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Levin counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Levin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Levin is controlling the position.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Levin goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva wants to clinch
and Levin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Levin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva clinches but Levin breaks the clinch
and Levin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Levin.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva wants to break free but Levin has control.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Levin has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Levin is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Levin to work.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva wants to break free but Levin has control.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levin stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Levin blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Levin.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Levin keeps him there for the moment.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Levin blocks it.
Levin has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Levin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Levin has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two 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.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Levin has double underhooks.
Silva is looking to control Levin's arms but Levin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Levin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Levin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Levin just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levin is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Levin keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva taking a breather.
Levin taking a breather.
Levin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carl Levin.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva closes the distance but Levin moves to the side
and Levin counters by clinching up.
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.
Levin leaning against his opponent.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Levin is blocking nicely.
Levin is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Levin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Levin improves position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Levin blocks with his arms.
Levin has Silva pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Levin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Levin, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Levin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremias Chorao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Sullivan Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen Crook4Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremias Chorao!
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, Jacob Sullivan Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chorao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan is looking to regain half guard here but Chorao keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan 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.
Chorao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sullivan has his foot on Chorao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chorao works his way back into a safe position though.
Chorao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chorao is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sullivan controls Chorao momentarily but Chorao frees himself.
Chorao thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chorao wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chorao thows a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Chorao from controlling successfully.
Sullivan looking for subs off his back but Chorao has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.
Sullivan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chorao is thwarting Sullivan's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sullivan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chorao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chorao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sullivan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chorao!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is going olschool here, as he tries to force Chorao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chorao shrugs it off.
Chorao tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Chorao is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Chorao wants to control but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chorao is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Sullivan Sullivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chorao!
Chorao tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sullivan scoring with strikes but Chorao is staying in there.
Sullivan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chorao has worked his arm free - good work by Chorao!
Chorao seems a little lost for a moment, as Sullivan dominates the positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chorao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Sullivan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chorao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sullivan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chorao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sullivan lets go of the hold and Chorao can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Sullivan Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arry Ballen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Scifo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arry Ballen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Scifo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballen shoots in looking for a takedown. Scifo tries to sprawl out of it but Ballen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scifo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy Scifo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scifo misses with a two punch combination.
Scifo misses with a double jab.
Scifo tries to bum rush Ballen with a series of wild strikes but Ballen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Scifo does no damage.
Scifo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scifo swinging wilding here.
Scifo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scifo but Scifo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ballen shoots for a takedown but Scifo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arry Ballen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scifo.
Scifo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scifo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scifo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scifo lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Arry Ballen has been cut.
Scifo drops Ballen with a beautiful combination! Ballen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scifo is looking for the KO!
Ballen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scifo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Ballen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scifo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ballen seems to have got his legs back now.
Ballen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ballen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ballen is breathing heavily.
Scifo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Scifo parries the strikes from Ballen easily there. Ballen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scifo to escape.
Scifo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scifo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ballen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scifo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scifo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ballen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scifo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Scifo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ballen working the ground and pound.
Ballen grinds an elbow into Scifo's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scifo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scifo taking a bit of punishment here - Ballen scoring with strikes.
Scifo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ballen is controlling him well.
Ballen 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballen slips a jab and a cross from Scifo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballen.
Scifo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scifo is looking to clinch but Ballen is avoiding it.
Scifo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballen. Ballen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ballen has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scifo tries to clinch up.
Scifo throws a shot from downtown. Ballen moves away and avoids it.
Scifo stalks Ballen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ballen's face. Ballen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ballen shoots in for a takedown but Scifo shows good takedown defense.
Ballen shoots for a takedown but Scifo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scifo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballen closes the distance and clinches up with Scifo, looking for a takedown. Ballen pushes Scifo against the cage but Scifo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scifo moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Scifo.
Scifo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scifo looks to land a combination but Ballen avoids it well.
Ballen tries to clinch but Scifo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Scifo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arry Ballen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scifo stalks Ballen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ballen's face. Ballen staggers backwards, shaken.
Scifo closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ballen out cold! Ballen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Scifo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Doggerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Doggerson!
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, Brian Wright!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright blocks a head kick by Doggerson.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doggerson as he jumps to the side.
Doggerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright is trying to drag Doggerson to the mat but Doggerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Trevor Doggerson has been cut.
Wright tries to pull guard but Doggerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Trevor Doggerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wright.
Wright tries for a takedown but Doggerson manages to get underhooks.
Doggerson breaks from the clinch.
Doggerson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doggerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Doggerson is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doggerson uses from the top position.
Doggerson wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to control the position.
Doggerson tries to stand but Wright is controlling from the bottom.
Doggerson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doggerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright pulls Doggerson in close to his closed guard and prevents Doggerson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doggerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright looks gassed!
Wright working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Doggerson has passed into half guard!
Doggerson wants to stand but Wright has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wright looking for submissions off his back.
Doggerson trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doggerson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doggerson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wright strikes from the bottom but Doggerson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Wright can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doggerson is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Doggerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Trevor Doggerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doggerson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doggerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doggerson moves into the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doggerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doggerson lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doggerson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Doggerson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doggerson tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright moves into the clinch successfully.
Doggerson prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doggerson smiles and moves away.
Doggerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Trevor Doggerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Doggerson'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.
Doggerson misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doggerson tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doggerson to the ground. Doggerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doggerson swivels and escapes.
Trevor Doggerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wright.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Doggerson closes the distance and clinches.
Doggerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doggerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright trying to control the position but Doggerson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doggerson gets back to half guard.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doggerson defending well though.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Doggerson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doggerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Doggerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Doggerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Doggerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doggerson swinging wilding here.
Nice sprawl there from Doggerson as Wright shoots in.
Wright moves forwards but Doggerson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doggerson as he jumps to the side.
Doggerson misses with a kick to the body.
Doggerson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Doggerson.
Doggerson looks to clinch
and Wright counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doggerson!
Doggerson is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Wright is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Doggerson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Doggerson really wants to buck Wright off and get back to his feet.
Wright trying to control but Doggerson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doggerson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Wright is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Doggerson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Doggerson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wright won't let Doggerson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Doggerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doggerson tries to get out of the position.
Wright with shots to the head and body - Doggerson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wright is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Wright extends the arm and Doggerson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Wright!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tumbly Jumperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaff Biggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaff Biggins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tumbly Jumperson!
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, Blaff Biggins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jumperson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jumperson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biggins swivels and escapes.
Biggins fails with the takedown
and Jumperson counters with a shoot takedown. Biggins fights it but they end up in guard.
Jumperson wants to pass the guard but Biggins is keeping the position.
Biggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biggins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jumperson has given up his back here. Will Biggins look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Biggins tightening his grip on Jumperson, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumperson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Biggins is looking for the choke from the back position but Jumperson is controlling his hands well.
Jumperson won't enjoy being in this position. Biggins looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jumperson is tapping - it's over boys! Biggins picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blaff Biggins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adofo Chigaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Phife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chigaru comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Like An Egyptian. Adofo Chigaru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adofo Chigaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Phife!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Chigaru with that takedown attempt.
Phife looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Phife tries to pass to full mount but Chigaru defends it.
Chigaru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phife.
Phife wants to control but Chigaru is keeping him busy.
Chigaru is in trouble now - Phife has advanced to mount!
Chigaru is trying desperately to improve position.
Phife moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chigaru has worked his arm free - good work by Chigaru!
Chigaru is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phife advances nicely into full mount.
Phife dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chigaru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phife is working for a guillotine from mount but Chigaru frees his head quite easily.
Chigaru is desperately trying to improve his position but Phife has a good base and remains in mount.
Phife looking to finish Chigaru with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chigaru!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigaru is trying desperately to improve position.
Phife working the ground and pound effectively.
Phife prevents Chigaru from getting the reversal.
Phife lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chigaru hang on?
Chigaru is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chigaru tries to lock up and control but Phife gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chigaru is desperately trying to improve his position but Phife has a good base and remains in mount.
Phife jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chigaru manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigaru is looking to regain half guard here but Phife keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phife drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Phife works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phife passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chigaru bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chigaru trying to control but Phife is working from the bottom.
Chigaru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phife dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chigaru lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phife!
Chigaru goes for an armbar but Phife turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phife.
Phife cracks Chigaru with a solid left hand.
Phife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phife avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phife preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phife changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chigaru looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chigaru is trying to improve his position.
Phife scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phife scores with punches from side control.
Phife cracks Chigaru with a big right hand but Chigaru just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chigaru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barney Phife has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phife working the head with strikes.
Phife working the ground and pound.
Phife cracks Chigaru with a big elbow.
Chigaru manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phife looking for submissions off his back.
Phife wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigaru seems to be working for a kimura but Phife defends the submission attempt.
Chigaru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phife sees it coming and defends easily.
Chigaru prevents Phife from improving his position.
Chigaru seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Phife has recovered full guard.
Phife throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chigaru passes Phife's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigaru is trying to work for a kimura but Phife is defending well.
Phife works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chigaru won't allow Phife to sweep him here.
Phife is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chigaru pushes down on Phife's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phife is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phife tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chigaru is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Phife has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phife tries to roll over but Chigaru keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigaru is keen to just control but Phife is a slippery customer.
Phife tries to get to full guard but Chigaru has control of the leg.
Chigaru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phife missing with a left hand there. Chigaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chigaru manages to avoid it.
Chigaru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phife counters with a single leg into guard. Chigaru didn't expect that.
Chigaru looking for subs off his back but Phife has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chigaru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phife's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phife's back!
I really don't envy Phife right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Phife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chigaru misses with a takedown attempt
and Phife counters with a nice body shot.
Adofo Chigaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigaru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phife counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chigaru won't be happy with that.
Chigaru manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chigaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phife tries to pass to full mount but Chigaru defends it.
Chigaru is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Phife pulls his head out easily.
Phife looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chigaru wants to sweep but Phife has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigaru tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phife working the head with strikes.
Phife working the head with strikes.
Phife advances to mount.
Phife looking to finish Chigaru with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chigaru!
Phife avoids the attempt from Chigaru to control.
Chigaru keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phife scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chigaru?
Chigaru gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phife 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.
Chigaru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phife throwing strikes from guard but Chigaru blocks nicely.
Phife tries to free his leg and advance position but Chigaru is retaining full guard.
Chigaru wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phife doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phife manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chigaru wants to sweep but no luck.
Phife 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.
Phife stopping the sweep attempt from Chigaru.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chigaru blocks a head kick by Phife.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phife changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chigaru looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phife lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chigaru down.
Barney Phife is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chigaru is trying to improve his position.
Phife scoring with punches and elbows.
Chigaru is not content to let Phife control the position.
Phife is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chigaru is looking to reverse the position.
Phife gets to mount! Chigaru was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Adofo Chigaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phife lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chigaru hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Phife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phife 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Phife!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenzi Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Red Right Return. Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Sanchez!
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, Jenzi Machida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Machida 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 Machida's back instead.
Machida trying to control the action but Sanchez just sinks the hooks in.
Machida tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Machida trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
Machida looks gassed!
Sanchez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Machida is trying to break free.
Can Machida hold on?! Sanchez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sanchez misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the hands but Sanchez breaks the grip.
Sanchez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Machida wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Sanchez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Machida up.
Sanchez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Machida's body.
Sanchez wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Sanchez lands punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanchez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sanchez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sanchez looking to break Machida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanchez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida is keeping busy.
Machida is trying to break free.
Machida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Machida trying to control the hands but Sanchez won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jenzi Machida will probably get the nod.
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.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez stands up and beckons Machida to his feet.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Machida didn't expect that.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Machida is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez has gone for a leg lock! Machida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez striking from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Machida is proving a slippery customer.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machida.
Sanchez striking off his back but it's not causing Machida any problems.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machida is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Machida counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sanchez dominated that second 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!
Machida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machida!
Sanchez with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanchez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machida is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machida and Sanchez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Sanchez working away.
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.
Sanchez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanchez but great work by Machida.
Machida is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Sanchez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Daniel Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes Machida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Machida won't allow it.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wakefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braulio Estima had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Braulio Estima!
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, John Wakefield !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wakefield swivels and escapes.
Wakefield moves out of range of the strikes.
Estima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Estima gets caught flat footed, as Wakefield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wakefield slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Estima.
Wakefield wants to stand up but Estima is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estima is looking for a sweep. Wakefield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estima is trying to maintain the position but Wakefield is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Estima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wakefield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Estima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Estima has his foot on Wakefield 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wakefield works his way back into a safe position though.
Estima 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.
Estima controls Wakefield momentarily but Wakefield frees himself.
Estima is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima working for a triangle but Wakefield defends it easily.
Estima looking for a guillotine here but Wakefield defends easily.
Wakefield wants to control from the top but Estima keeps moving.
Wakefield pushes down on Estima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Estima trying to hold on to Wakefield 's head to control him but Wakefield postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wakefield wants to take a breather but Estima is having none of it.
Wakefield working the head and body with strikes.
Wakefield stalling away here and it's allowed Estima to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wakefield wants to get up but he can't break Estima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wakefield passes Estima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wakefield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Estima defends it well.
Estima is trying to get back to full guard.
Estima is refusing to be controlled, as Wakefield sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield trying to pass the guard but Estima defending well.
Wakefield moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Estima.
Wakefield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wakefield instigates a clinch.
Wakefield breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield moves into the clinch.
Wakefield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Estima tries to pull guard but Wakefield won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Estima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wakefield gets control of Estima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wakefield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Estima looking to pass the guard.
Wakefield looking to control.
Wakefield pushes Estima off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wakefield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wakefield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Estima is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wakefield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wakefield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Estima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wakefield trying to control the action but Estima is working from the bottom.
Wakefield just content to control the position.
Estima is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakefield taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estima sneaks back into half guard.
Estima is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wakefield pulls his head out easily.
Wakefield works his way into side control.
Wakefield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wakefield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estima keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Estima tries to bench press Wakefield off him but Wakefield keeps the position.
Estima is working hard here to advance position.
Wakefield stands up and beckons Estima to his feet.
Wakefield 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.
Wakefield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Estima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wakefield trying to control but Estima is working from the bottom.
Estima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wakefield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Estima is looking for a triangle here but Wakefield uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Estima, who protects the arm well.
Wakefield decides to stand back up.
Wakefield misses with a two punch combination.
Wakefield fails with the takedown
and Estima counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wakefield !
Estima looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wakefield has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wakefield !
Estima looking for subs off his back but Wakefield has passed one foot through into half guard.
Estima trying to control but Wakefield postures up.
Estima wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wakefield 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!
Wakefield shoots in and bounces Estima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Estima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wakefield is one step ahead there.
Wakefield trying to control the position from guard on top but Estima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wakefield has his hands clasped together but Estima extends an breaks Wakefield 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Estima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braulio Estima!
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