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CWFL ABSOLUTE CHAMPIONSHIP PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hardcore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Hardcore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore clinches.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardcore blocking some punches.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew 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.
Hardcore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardcore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardcore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardcore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has eaten all the pies!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardcore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardcore blocks an uppercut.
Hardcore blocks a body shot from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stops a takedown attempt from Hardcore.
Hardcore lands a right hand.
Hardcore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew scores with a takedown into Hardcore's guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcore striking off his back but it's not causing Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew any problems.
Hardcore is looking to stand up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardcore wriggles free and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in for a takedown but Hardcore shows good takedown defense.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardcore to the mat! Hardcore manages to get full guard.
Hardcore keeping full guard, as Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries to pass.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardcore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is controlling him.
Hardcore uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands in his opponent's guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks gassed!
Hardcore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is controlling him.
Hardcore lands an upkick as Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stands over him.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control but Hardcore is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardcore is on top in guard.
Hardcore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew working a defensive guard here.
Hardcore distracts Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardcore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in but Hardcore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardcore rushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardcore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardcore lands a shoulder strike.
Hardcore pulls guard.
Hardcore trying to strike off his back.
Hardcore is looking to stand up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew isn't so interested in that idea.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardcore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew won't allow Hardcore to get back to his feet.
Hardcore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardcore pushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew swinging wilding here.
Hardcore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots for a takedown but Hardcore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricky Hardcore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Hardcore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looking to control.
Hardcore is looking to stand up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew won't let him.
Hardcore gets to his feet. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardcore closes the distance and pushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew back into the cage.
Hardcore lands a shoulder strike.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
A short uppercut from Hardcore.
Hardcore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardcore goes for a takedown attempt but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardcore backs up against the cage.
Hardcore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardcore has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hardcore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardcore as he jumps to the side.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardcore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is controlling him well.
Hardcore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hardcore stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew to get to his feet.
Hardcore clinches up with Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardcore prevents a body shot from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardcore.
Hardcore has picked Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew up - he's going for a ride! Hardcore dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hardcore tries to stand and escape but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew actually recovers to full guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardcore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardcore stands and steps away. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardcore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardcore sprawls well. He's pushed Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardcore closes the distance and clinches.
Hardcore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with some punches.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to control Hardcore's arms but Hardcore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has his back to the cage.
Hardcore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardcore looking for a takedown.
Hardcore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardcore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew blocking some punches.
Hardcore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hardcore.
Hardcore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardcore blocks an uppercut.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to break free but Hardcore has control.
Hardcore lands a shoulder strike.
Hardcore lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardcore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hardcore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcore tries to stall but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardcore lands a shoulder strike.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardcore lands a left hand.
Hardcore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardcore.
Hardcore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew walks away with a smile on his face. Hardcore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardcore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew won't allow Hardcore to get back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew slips nicely into half guard.
Hardcore wants to get back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardcore tries to kick Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew off but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew shoots in and bounces Hardcore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control but Hardcore is working from the bottom.
Hardcore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardcore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew controls the pace.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardcore pushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew off and gets back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew tries for a takedown but Hardcore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardcore is looking to clinch but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is avoiding it.
Hardcore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardcore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with the head strike.
Hardcore lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardcore is working for takedown but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardcore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardcore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardcore moves in looking to clinch but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pushes him off.
Hardcore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardcore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew controlling from side mount.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hardcore bucks up and tries to throw Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew off but instead Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has got his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcore is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hardcore is keeping busy.
Hardcore holding both Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hardcore wants to control his opponent's hands but Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew gets his hands free.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a punch to the head.
Hardcore wants to get back to his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew wants to control but Hardcore is keeping busy.
Hardcore has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hardcore holding both Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hardcore staying busy and making it hard for Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew to control.
Hardcore manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew moves in looking to clinch but Hardcore pushes him off.
Hardcore takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardcore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardcore wants a takedown.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with the head strike.
Hardcore blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hardcore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardcore blocking some punches.
Hardcore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew up against the cage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardcore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardcore has Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew pushed against the cage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardcore lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardcore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Hardcore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a head punch that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew. Hardcore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew keeps the fight on the outside.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardcore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is looking to clinch.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardcore closes the distance and pushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew back into the cage.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardcore gets an underhook and turns Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardcore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardcore lands a hook that snaps the head of Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew backwards.
Hardcore digs a right hand underneath Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew's ribcage. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardcore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardcore pushes Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew throws a head punch that misses.
Hardcore pulls Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew into guard.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew stops Hardcore from standing up.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew prevents Hardcore from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew.
I think Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Alan Abraham Arthur Alex Anthony Andrew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Nash!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Nash moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Nash drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva has an active guard here but Nash has managed to pass into half guard.
Nash trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Nash trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nash pulls his head out easily.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nash.
Silva is pressing down on Nash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nash drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Nash off! Nash jumps back into Silva's guard.
Nash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Nash pushes his legs off easily.
Nash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nash passes into side control.
The referee asks Nash politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nash prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is not content to let Nash control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash works his way into full mount!
Nash looks gassed!
Nash prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Nash takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Nash really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Silva.
Nash doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nash looking to control.
Silvais looking to pass into half guard but Nash pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nash is in guard.
Nash trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva tries to roll but Nash sticks to his back.
Silva breaks Nash's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nash wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Nash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nash sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Jose Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nash misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nash!
Nash is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nash has worked his arm free - good work by Nash!
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nash has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Nash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash wants to control but Silva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
Nash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Nash is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
Nash doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Nash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is looking to advance position but Nash has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nash locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Nash!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Goldberg Theme. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frank Smeer enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Smeer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smeer's waist but Smeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Smeer colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Silva as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Smeer is left battered and dazed whilst Silva and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Nogueira's entrance music is Nogueira. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy cracks Rodrigo Nogueira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodrigo Nogueira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Daddy finish him?
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigo Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Daddy as Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daddy wants to clinch up but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Daddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Daddy with a good jab.
It looks like Big Daddy has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rodrigo Nogueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Daddy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daddy is looking to escape.
Daddy is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Daddy turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rodrigo Nogueira off and cradles Daddy's limp body as Rodrigo Nogueira celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Billy Hayes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hayes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Curtis is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Curtis pushes Hayes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Curtis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Curtis showed some decent athleticism there.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg.
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.
Hayes punching from the bottom.
Curtis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayes tries to roll over but Curtis keeps him under control.
Curtis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayes is just riding it out for now. Curtis eventually gives up the hold.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Curtis pulls his head out easily.
Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Curtis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Curtis prevents Hayes from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.
Curtis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curtis trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Hayes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Hayes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Curtis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hayes's guard.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Curtis from controlling successfully.
Curtis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curtis wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Curtis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hayes has tightened it up now! Curtis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Hayes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Garvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Garvin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Garvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvin gets caught flat footed, as Maeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garvin is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Garvin has an active guard here but Maeda has managed to pass into half guard.
Maeda tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Garvin.
Maeda 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garvin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maeda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is nestled in close to Garvin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Garvin is defending well.
Garvin tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Garvin trying to control but Maeda postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda is sitting in close to Garvin's body. Garvin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maeda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maeda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Garvin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Garvin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Chiddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiddell has chosen Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luck Chiddell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiddell off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chiddell as he jumps to the side.
Chiddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiddell.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chiddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Gray throws a jab when Chiddell was well out of range.
Gray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiddell on the side of the head.
Chiddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiddell looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.
Gray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chiddell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chiddell wants to get back to his feet but Gray is dominant here and he's now got Chiddell's back!
Chiddell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Gray manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gray. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gray working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gray is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chiddell is defending well though. Gray let's go of the attempt for now.
Gray 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, Chiddell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gray's arms.
Chiddell trying to control the hands but Gray breaks the grip.
Chiddell has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Gray is looking for the choke from the back position but Chiddell is controlling his hands well.
Chiddell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chiddell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gray throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray tightening his grip on Chiddell, looking for the choke.
Gray seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chiddell's chin but Chiddell turns very nicely into Gray's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chiddell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chiddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Chiddell shoots in for a double leg but Gray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gray thows a body shot but no joy.
Chiddell thows a body shot but no joy.
Chiddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Chiddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chiddell lands the left hand.
Gray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chiddell throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiddell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head.
Chiddell walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiddell throws a series of strikes that have Gray backpedaling.
Chiddell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiddell scores with a jab.
Chiddell stuffs the takedown.
Gray takes one on the button.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chiddell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chiddell.
Chiddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiddell counters with a left and a right that stings Gray.
Chiddell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gray. Gray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Gray.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Chiddell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiddell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Chiddell misses the jab.
Chiddell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Mel Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Chiddell.
Chiddell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luck Chiddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray misses with a hook. Chiddell ducked under it nicely.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiddell.
Gray slips under a jab from Chiddell.
Chiddell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiddell tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiddell.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Chiddell on that attempt.
Chiddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray lands a jab-cross combination.
Chiddell slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Mel Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chiddell scores with a hook.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiddell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Chiddell gets the takedown into side control.
Gray 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.
Gray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chiddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chiddell tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.
Gray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray drops an elbow to the side of Chiddell's head.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gray in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chiddell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mel Gray!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gay Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belnick Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gay Al has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gay Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Belnick Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Kicker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kicker is trying to work for a kimura but Al is defending well.
Kicker seems to be looking for submissions.
Kicker stops Al from getting back to his feet.
Al trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker wants to pass to mount but Al is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Al rushes Kicker and presses him up against the cage.
Kicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kicker fails to pull guard.
Al slows down the pace here.
Kicker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al prevents it.
Gay Al has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belnick Kicker.
Al stops a takedown attempt from Kicker.
Kicker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Al works on Kicker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kicker looks gassed!
Al controlling the action here for a moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al. Kicker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Al.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Al holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Al manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kicker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kicker prevents Al from breaking the clinch.
Kicker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belnick Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al misses with a wild combination.
Al has Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al has Kicker pushed against the cage.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Al won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al.
Al lands a body punch.
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Al on the inside.
Al has hold of one of Kicker's legs. Kicker is fighting the takedown attempt but Al gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kicker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kicker.
Al controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al is staying tight to Kicker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al tries for a kimura but Kicker is defending well.
Al stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Al dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Al does no damage.
Kicker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al holds on to Kicker's head and controls the position momentarily.
Al wants to get back to his feet.
Al wants to control but Kicker postures up.
Kicker is trying to get an arm triangle but Al is defending well.
Kicker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kicker's guard! Nice work there by Al!
Kicker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al content to stall in guard here.
Kicker working for a triangle but Al defends it easily.
Al decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Al darts in and clinches Kicker up against the cage.
Al swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickers head.
Kicker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Al tries to land knees in the clinch but Kicker avoids the damage to the body.
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al 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.
Al controlling from the top position.
Al seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kicker for as long as he can get away with.
Al decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kicker, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al clinches.
Al wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Al on the inside.
Al pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kicker misses with a takedown
and Al counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al.
Al turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kicker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kicker is letting Al control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al controls the position.
Kicker is trying to work for a sweep but Al has mounted him!
Al stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al tries a knee to the head but Kicker blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Al as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gay Al has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belnick Kicker.
Kicker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Al dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Al closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kicker to the mat! Kicker manages to get full guard.
Al preventing the sweep.
Kicker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al manages to get himself to full guard.
Al looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kicker is one step ahead there.
Kicker throws a strike but Al rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kicker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al passes into half guard.
Al keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al escapes and gets back to his feet.
Al closes the distance and clinches.
Al pushes Kicker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al pulls guard.
Kicker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al has escaped and now he's on top!
Kicker has momentary wrist control but Al slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kicker shoots and misses
and Al counters with a single leg into guard. Kicker didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al stands and steps away. Kicker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al clinches up with Kicker and pushes him back against the cage.
Al's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al closes the distance and clinches.
Al is struggling to control the position.
Al is trying to trip Kicker. He has hold of a leg but Kicker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Al persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Al gets to his feet - Kicker follows without any prompting.
Al drives through and clinches with Kicker against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker fails to pull guard.
A short right from Al on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Al breaks from the clinch.
Kicker misses with a takedown attempt
and Al counters with a takedown into side control.
Gay Al has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belnick Kicker.
Al just content to control the position.
Al creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kicker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Al will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kicker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al instigates a clinch.
Gay Al is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kicker.
Al gets underhooks to prevent Kicker's takedown attempt.
Al slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Al.
Al stops a takedown attempt from Kicker.
Belnick Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al is leaning against Kicker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Al shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gay Al showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Al!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento has chosen PROMENTORY as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elliot Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento slips under a jab from Hopper.
Hopper looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Hopper misses with a double jab.
Hopper misses with a wild body shot.
Hopper misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nascimento.
Hopper stuffs the takedown attempt from Nascimento. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopper misses the jab.
Hopper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Hopper.
Nascimento moves out of range as Hopper strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Nascimento with that takedown attempt.
Hopper looks to throw the jab but Nascimento is out of range.
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopper lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopper.
Hopper looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.
A slow jab from Hopper misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Hopper misses.
Hopper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopper tries to sprawl out of it but Nascimento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elliot Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Nascimento.
Hopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nascimento circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopper connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Fabio Nascimento has been cut.
Nascimento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento 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.
Hopper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopper tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is working hard here to advance position.
Nascimento 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.
Nascimento advances position into side control!
Nascimento avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hopper.
Hopper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopper drops an elbow to the side of Nascimento's head.
Nascimento is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hopper pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Hopper.
Nascimento is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hopper pulls his head out easily.
Nascimento looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper lands strikes from half guard.
Hopper is taking a breather. Nascimento says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nascimento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopper working over Nascimento with some ground and pound. Nascimento looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nascimento looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Hopper there.
Hopper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nascimento manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hopper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nascimento working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopper.
Hopper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nascimento on the ground.
Hopper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nascimento throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hopper uses it to pass to side control.
Hopper cracks Nascimento with a big right hand but Nascimento just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hopper lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopper cracks Nascimento with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That has opened up Fabio Nascimento's cut even more.
Hopper lands some shots froms side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hopper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Hopper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Nascimento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Hopper shows good takedown defense.
Hopper lands a big shot that drops Nascimento! Can he finish him?
Hopper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nascimento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopper is one step ahead there.
Hopper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hopper trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Nascimento is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hopper wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is keeping the position.
Hopper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nascimento has momentary wrist control but Hopper slips an elbow through the middle.
The cut above Fabio Nascimento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nascimento working for a triangle but Hopper defends it easily.
Elliot Hopper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopper trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Nascimento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hopper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nascimento's head.
Hopper lands a couple of digs.
Hopper with a nice head shot there.
Fabio Nascimento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fabio Nascimento's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Elliot Hopper!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ieata Lotapewp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gordon Thomas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ieata Lotapewp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lotapewp circles away quickly and effectively.
Lotapewp swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Lotapewp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Lotapewp or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Lotapewp. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ieata Lotapewp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Thomas.
Lotapewp looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lotapewp misses the target.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lotapewp.
Lotapewp lands a lovely overhand right.
Lotapewp tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Lotapewp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas moves out of range as Lotapewp strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Lotapewp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lotapewp.
Lotapewp tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Lotapewp closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotapewp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Lotapewp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lotapewp is stalling here.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Lotapewp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas looks gassed!
Lotapewp lands a body punch.
Thomas jumps guard.
Thomas throwing short punches from the bottom.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Lotapewp from controlling successfully.
Lotapewp is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Lotapewp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lotapewp is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp is taking a breather. Thomas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lotapewp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Lotapewp is very close to passing his half guard.
Lotapewp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lotapewp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lotapewp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ieata Lotapewp just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lotapewp misses with a looping left.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lotapewp has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Lotapewp.
Lotapewp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lotapewp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lotapewp.
Ieata Lotapewp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Lotapewp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lotapewp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lotapewp connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotapewp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lotapewp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lotapewp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lotapewp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lotapewp tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Lotapewp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotapewp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas tries to buck Lotapewp off but Lotapewp is having none of it.
Lotapewp wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieata Lotapewp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lotapewp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Lotapewp throws an elbow but it misses.
Lotapewp is trying to break free.
Lotapewp misses with a punch to the body.
Lotapewp pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas has Lotapewp pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lotapewp tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Lotapewp's guard.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Lotapewp.
Lotapewp keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lotapewp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lotapewp is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Lotapewp's attempts to control the action.
Lotapewp controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is in a horrible position here. Lotapewp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lotapewp lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
Lotapewp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Lotapewp lands a heavy elbow.
Thomas tries to hold on but Lotapewp pushes him away.
Lotapewp lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Lotapewp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lotapewp with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lotapewp controlling the pace for now.
Lotapewp lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lotapewp 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.
Lotapewp wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
Lotapewp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lotapewp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Lotapewp maintains control.
Lotapewp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Lotapewp with good strikes from the mount here!
Lotapewp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Lotapewp punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lotapewp lands a big elbow.
Lotapewp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lotapewp with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lotapewp controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotapewp tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotapewp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lotapewp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Lotapewp landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotapewp controlling the pace for now.
Thomas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lotapewp wants to finish this one by submission but Thomas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lotapewp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieata Lotapewp 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. This is the final round!
No luck for Lotapewp with that takedown attempt.
Ieata Lotapewp is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lotapewp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lotapewp misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lotapewp misses the target.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Lotapewp avoids them all with ease.
Lotapewp misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lotapewp looking for a sweep. Not yet Lotapewp, not yet.
Lotapewp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lotapewp is controlling Thomas's posture.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Lotapewp has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lotapewp is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Lotapewp pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotapewp with a jab.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas checks a low kick from Lotapewp.
Lotapewp with a hook.
A jab from Lotapewp finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Lotapewp shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Lotapewp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lotapewp waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Lotapewp misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lotapewp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to stand back up.
Lotapewp looking to break Thomas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thomas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lotapewp will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lotapewp has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thomas's body.
Thomas is trying to defend against the choke here but Lotapewp has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lotapewp Tightens the hold and Thomas taps out furiously! Lotapewp displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ieata Lotapewp!
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