GPC 7: Nascimento da Fênix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micha Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Go hard. Idi Amin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Amin

195 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Pure Juice
Fenrir Fightgear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micha Jones!
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, Idi Amin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.

Amin rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Amin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Amin and Jones goes tumbling to the canvas! Amin follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

It looks like Micha Jones has been cut.

Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Amin pulls his head out easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Amin wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Amin has control of the leg.
Amin thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amin cracks Jones with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jones falls to his knees and Amin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Idi Amin!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joevino Lamarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lamarco
vs
Rodrigues

225 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joevino Lamarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamarco tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Lamarco doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Lamarco tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Rogerio Rodrigues has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamarco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Lamarco tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamarco tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Lamarco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamarco wants to clinch.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Lamarco avoids it well.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamarco is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Lamarco moves out of range.

Lamarco drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamarco.
Rodrigues prevents Lamarco from breaking the clinch.
Lamarco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lamarco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodrigues wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Lamarco keeps him there for the moment.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Lamarco has control.
Rodrigues looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lamarco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Lamarco has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Lamarco has control.
Lamarco lands a left hand.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamarco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rodrigues turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rodrigues manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamarco wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues tries to stand but Lamarco is controlling his head.

Lamarco explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lamarco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamarco tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Lamarco tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Lamarco moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Lamarco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That has opened up Rogerio Rodrigues's cut even more.
Lamarco lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rodrigues - he's out on his feet here! Lamarco follows up with another monster hook that separates Rodrigues from consciousness! Rodrigues falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lamarco stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joevino Lamarco!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartman comes into the arena with Whitechapel - Possession blaring out of the sound system. Gabriel Hartman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hartman
vs
Machida

190 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

WIN! Nutritional Co. - RJ - PREÇO JUSTO!
Mundo Green - World Verde

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, Gabriel Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Hartman as he connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Machida.
A lull in the action here.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hartman to see if he's OK.
Hartman pushes Machida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Machida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hartman!
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida looking to control but Hartman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machida looking to finish Hartman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hartman!
Machida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hartman looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hartman bucks up and throws Machida to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Machida slips a jab from Hartman.
Hartman throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hartman throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.

Machida clinches.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hartman.
Machida is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartman.
Hartman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartman is pressed up against the cage. Machida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hartman down to the mat. Hartman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartman throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Hartman misses its intended target.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Hartman.

Machida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machida slows the pace down in half guard.
Machida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machida stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Machida dominating with strikes here.
Machida controlling from mount.
Machida landing punches.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet but Machida has full control of the position and if anything, Hartman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Machida lands punches and elbows.

Machida is persistently looking for the submission but Hartman is defending it well.
Hartman is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Hartman controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Machida really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hartman.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet.
Hartman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida tries to get the hooks in deep but Hartman pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoto Machida dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Machida won't allow Hartman to get back to his feet.
Machida wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Machida won't allow Hartman to get back to his feet.
Machida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Hartman is keeping the position.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet but Machida passes into half guard.

Machida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida prevents Hartman from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working the head and body with strikes.
Hartman is looking to get back to is feet but Machida passes into side control.
Hartman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Machida lands a nice forearm strike.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Machida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machida asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hartman is looking to get back to his feet here but Machida is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hartman's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartman holding both Machida 's hands and preventing any damage.

Machida has his opponent's back but Hartman is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Machida.

Machida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machida lands in his opponent's guard.
Machida with a nice head shot there.

Hartman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hartman keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida blocks a jab.

Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Hartman lands a right hand.

Machida breaks the clinch.
Yoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida slips a straight right by Hartman.
Hartman stuffs the takedown attempt from Machida. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida looks for a takedown but Hartman sprawls well.
Hartman throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Hartman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Machida drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hartman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Hartman shows good takedown defense.
Gabriel Hartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoto Machida.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gabriel Hartman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Machida gets a takedown into half guard.
Hartman is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartman wants to get back to his feet.

Hartman pushes Machida off and gets back to his feet.
Hartman throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Hartman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hartman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartman misses with a looping left.

Machida gets the takedown into side control.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machida is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hartman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartman.
Machida slips under a jab.
Hartman loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Hartman throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Hartman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Hartman misses.
Machida moves out of range as Hartman strikes.
Hartman throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Hartman.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Machida instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machida gets control of Hartman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machida wants to sweep here but Hartman controlling him for the moment.
Machida controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoto Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machida kicks Hartman off and gets to his feet.
Machida slips a straight right by Hartman.
Hartman misses with a looping right.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartman pinned against the cage. Hartman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Hartman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida throws a head kick that Hartman semi-blocks.
Hartman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hartman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartman throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.

Machida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hartman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartman keeps working.
Hartman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machida has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position but Hartman is working away.
Hartman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hartman tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Machida scores with strikes from the back.
Hartman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Machida. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman is taking damage to the body and head.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hartman up.
Hartman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Machida loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hartman hold on?

Machida has his arm under Hartman's chin here. Game over son! Machida squeezes tightly and Hartman is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoto Machida!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayceon Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashid comes to the cage accompanied by i kill people. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jayceon Tyler enters the cage!

Rashid
vs
Tyler

190 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

224 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

CROWN - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mo Rashid!
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, Jayceon Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rashid gets a takedown into half guard.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.

Tyler is defending against the submission attempts here by Rashid.
Tyler is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyler controlling the position well.
Tyler is looking to escape.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Rashid is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rashid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyler doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rashid counters with a single leg into guard. Tyler didn't expect that.
Rashid wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler looking to control.

Tyler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rashid has picked Tyler up and slammed him! Tyler can't keep hold of the triangle and Rashid manages to pass to side control!
Rashid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tyler looks gassed!
Tyler is trying to control Rashid's posture but Rashid avoids it.
Rashid staying calm.
Rashid scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rashid has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tyler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rashid yanks on the arm and Tyler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rashid.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Rashid!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Bulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dias
vs
Bulk

194 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
246 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Mundo Green - World Verde

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Dias!
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, Marco Bulk!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dias.
Bulk trying to control but Dias flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dias has the hooks in. Bulk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bulk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bulk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dias landing with strikes.
Bulk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dias is looking to control Bulk but Bulk is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bulk wants to escape the position.

Dias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bulk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias trying to control momentarily.
Bulk tries to roll but Dias sticks to his back.

Dias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bulk knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bulk for a finish.
Bulk tries to break free.
Bulk is trying to get back to his feet but Dias has full control of the position and if anything, Bulk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bulk trying to control but not successfully.
Bulk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bulk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dias's guard. Nice work there by Bulk.
Dias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dias is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bulk tries to control Dias's body but Dias pushes him off. Bulk squirms to his side and now Dias has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is not going to allow Bulk to sit and survive in this position.
Dias doesn't have the hooks in and Bulk manages to turn into his guard.
Bulk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulk 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.
Bulk tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bulk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bulk has Dias in his guard.
Dias passes into half guard.

Dias has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bulk defend it? Dias steps over the head and cranks it - Bulk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dias!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Dias!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nowitzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nowitzki
vs
Sampaio

185 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Nowitzki!
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, Guilherme Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nowitzki as Sampaio shoots in.
Sampaio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nowitzki as he avoids it easily.
Sampaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nowitzki pinned against the cage. Nowitzki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dirk Nowitzki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Sampaio.
Sampaio has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sampaio shoots for a takedown but Nowitzki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nowitzki has a takedown stuffed.

Nowitzki forces Sampaio back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowitzki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sampaio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nowitzki stops a takedown attempt from Sampaio.
Nowitzki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sampaio dodges an elbow strike from Nowitzki.
Nowitzki lands a knee to the head.
Nowitzki lands an elbow that stopped Sampaio in his tracks for a moment.
Nowitzki lands an elbow inside that Sampaio shrugs off.
Sampaio blocks an uppercut.
Nowitzki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sampaio's defenses.
Nowitzki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sampaio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nowitzki throws an elbow but it misses.

Nowitzki has hold of one of Sampaio's legs. Sampaio is fighting the takedown attempt but Nowitzki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nowitzki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sampaio is trying to control the position but Nowitzki postures up.
Nowitzki wants to control from the top but Sampaio keeps moving.
Nowitzki scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sampaio is looking for a triangle but Nowitzki pushes his legs off easily.
Sampaio looks gassed!
Nowitzki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampaio has wrist control.
Nowitzki lands a couple of elbows.
Nowitzki wanted to stand there but Sampaio had control of the position.
Sampaio wants to sweep here but Nowitzki controlling him for the moment.
Nowitzki postures up in Sampaio's guard and throws a big left but Sampaio blocks it.
Nowitzki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nowitzki wants to control from the top but Sampaio keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Nowitzki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sampaio has his takedown stuffed

and Nowitzki counters by moving into the clinch.
Nowitzki lands an elbow that stopped Sampaio in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowitzki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowitzki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Nowitzki.
Nowitzki stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowitzki tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampaio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Nowitzki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sampaio regains guard.
Nowitzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sampaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
Nowitzki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampaio has wrist control.
Nowitzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampaio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nowitzki stands up over Sampaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sampaio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Nowitzki frees his head nicely. Oh but Sampaio has switched to an armbar! Nowitzki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guilherme Sampaio!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Rilley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Pierotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Pierotti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Rilley
vs
Pierotti

188 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

WIN! Nutritional Co. - RJ - PREÇO JUSTO!

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, Robbie Rilley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Pierotti!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierotti wants to clinch up but Rilley keeps it at a distance.

Rilley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rilley decides to stand back up. Rilley steps back and let's Pierotti get back to his feet.
Rilley misses with a takedown attempt - Pierotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierotti looks for the body kick but Rilley saw that one coming.
Rilley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Pierotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pierotti showed some decent athleticism there.
Rilley manages to get to full guard.

Rilley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pierotti escapes and throws Rilley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierotti landing strikes.
Rilley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pierotti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierotti looking to control but Rilley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rilley wants to get back to his feet.
Pierotti thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rilley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pierotti.
Rilley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pierotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rilley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pierotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rilley is looking to escape.

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.
Rilley is looking to get to half guard.
Pierotti wants to control the pace but Rilley is squirming around nicely.
Rilley can't escape the position.
Pierotti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rilley manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rilley tries to get to full guard but Pierotti has control of the leg.
Pierotti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rilley defending well though.
Rilley tries to kick Pierotti off but Pierotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rilley is breathing heavily.
Pierotti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rilley is staying active underneath Pierotti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rilley wants to get back to his feet.
Pierotti trying to control the action but Rilley is working from the bottom.

Rilley looking for submissions off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rilley dodges the punch combination from Pierotti.

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.
Rilley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rilley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pierotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pierotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pierotti fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierotti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rilley as he jumps to the side.
Robbie Rilley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Pierotti.
Horrible takedown by Rilley or perhaps it was just good defense by Pierotti which made him look bad.
Rilley shoots and misses

and Pierotti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rilley's guard now.
Rilley looking for a sweep. Not yet Rilley, not yet.
Pierotti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pierotti is trying to land a reversal but Rilley doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Rilley is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Pierotti! Pierotti trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Rilley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robbie Rilley!