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Kings of Rio 56 - Berzerker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heliodoro Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Rain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heliodoro Zuberi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rain stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuberi. Zuberi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zuberi, pushing him back against the cage.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Zuberi trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Rain crunches a lovely knee into Zuberi's ribcage.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zuberi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rain lands a nice knee to the body.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
Zuberi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zuberi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuberi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heliodoro Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain scores a nice knee to the body.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zuberi's face.
Zuberi jumps guard but Rain stands there with Zuberi around his waist. Zuberi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain connects with a knee to the head.
Zuberi is working for takedown but Rain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Zuberi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zuberi is breathing heavily.
Rain scores with a knee to the head.
Zuberi fails to pull guard.
Rain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Rain landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rain.
Rain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Rain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuberi blocks it with crossed arms.
Zuberi tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rain with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rain.
Zuberi tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
Rain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuberi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rain is pressed up against the cage. Zuberi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rain down to the mat. Rain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuberi.
Zuberi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rain swivels and escapes.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown but Rain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuberi.
Rain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rain with a knee to the head.
Rain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zuberi's face.
Rain lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
Rain landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi jumps guard but Rain stands there with Zuberi around his waist. Zuberi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zuberi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rain misses with a knee to the head.
Zuberi pulls Rain into guard.
Zuberi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuberi has his foot on Rain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rain works his way back into a safe position though.
Zuberi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rain rolls with it to try and escape but Zuberi cranks on the arm and Rain is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heliodoro Zuberi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose The Crash Test Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose The Crash Test Dummy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Steiner!
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, Jose The Crash Test Dummy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner throws a head kick but The Crash Test Dummy moves out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Steiner and sends The Crash Test Dummy crashing to the mat! Steiner follows him down to the mat - The Crash Test Dummy regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The Crash Test Dummy is rocked!
It looks like Jose The Crash Test Dummy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crash Test Dummy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Crash Test Dummy is looking to improve his position.
The Crash Test Dummy wants to control but Steiner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Crash Test Dummy actively working from the bottom here.
Steiner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Crash Test Dummy is looking to control Steiner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Crash Test Dummy avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses.
Steiner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner throws a head kick but The Crash Test Dummy moves out of range.
Steiner tries to bum rush The Crash Test Dummy with a series of wild strikes but The Crash Test Dummy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crash Test Dummy tries for a takedown but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steiner lands with a right and another and another! The Crash Test Dummy is in big trouble! Steiner lands again and this time it's lights out for The Crash Test Dummy! A quality knockout there for Steiner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Steiner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Barnett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Will Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans cracks Barnett with an open hand slap.
Barnett throws a head kick but Hans moves out of range.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hans.
Austin Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hans throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Hans misses with a body shot.
Hans throws a lazy right hand but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Barnett.
Barnett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Hans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnett prevents Hans from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hans regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Hans's legs - danger averted.
Hans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barnett stands and throws Hans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hans is trying to improve his position.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Hans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries to score with some ground and pound. Hans controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hans is trying to buck Barnett off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett looks gassed!
Barnett tries to pass to full mount but Hans defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hans lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a body kick.
Hans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnett throws the left hand but Hans avoids the punch easily.
Barnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hans avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnett pushes Hans up against the cage in a clinch.
Hans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Hans shows good takedown defense.
Hans lands a nice hook to Barnett's body. Barnett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Will Hans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans digs a good hook to Barnett's body.
Hans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the cage.
Hans stuns Barnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnett at a distance.
Hans scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Hans both land. Nice combination.
Barnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
Hans lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Hans.
Hans scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnett walks into a stiff left hand from Hans.
Barnett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hans checks it well.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Hans is avoiding it.
Hans throws a combination. Barnett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnett's hands.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Hans cracks Barnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hans scores with a nice strike.
Barnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett slips a jab and a cross from Hans.
Hans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnett doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Hans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hans punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnett in his tracks.
Barnett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Will Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hans misses with a two punch combination.
Hans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnett walks into a stiff left hand from Hans.
Hans fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hans misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Hans.
Barnett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hans throws a right and a left that Barnett avoids nicely.
Hans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barnett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hans lands a nice hook to Barnett's body. Barnett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans connects with a nice looking jab.
Hans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hans cracks Barnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Hans keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Hans does no damage.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hans as he avoids it easily.
Hans jabs at Barnett's body.
Barnett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnett circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans lands with a cross.
Hans scores with a punch to the head.
Hans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hans lands a nice shot to the body.
Hans scores with a jab to the body.
Hans throws a series of punches but Barnett moves out of range.
Hans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hans misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Barnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Hans which made him look bad.
Hans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hans dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hans digs a good hook to Barnett's body.
Barnett slips a jab from Hans.
Hans scores with a nice right hand.
Hans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hans works Barnett's body with a nice hook.
Hans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hans.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hans pinned against the cage. Hans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Hans scores with a four punch combination!
Barnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hans.
Hans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Hans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hans.
Hans tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hans scores with a nice right hand.
Hans lands a slapping body shot.
Hans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hans.
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hans scores with a nice right hand.
Hans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Hans.
Barnett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hans lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnett tries to clinch but Hans moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hans cracks Barnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
Hans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hans scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnett lands a two punch combo.
Barnett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans misses with a few strikes there.
Hans cracks Barnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hans fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hans swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Will Hans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hans lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hans lands a nice shot to the body.
Hans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnett in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Hans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hans, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Hans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digo Maha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digo Maha 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!
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150 lbs
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144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Tommy Sawyer!
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, Digo Maha!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawyer.
Maha misses with a takedown attempt
and Sawyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maha.
Sawyer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maha.
Sawyer manages to get back to half guard.
Maha trying to control the pace.
Sawyer tries to get to full guard but Maha has control of the leg.
Maha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maha.
Maha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maha.
Maha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sawyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is staying active underneath Maha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sawyer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maha pulls his head out easily.
Maha wants to control but Sawyer is keeping him busy.
Maha prevents Sawyer from improving his position.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maha counters with a single leg into guard. Sawyer didn't expect that.
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.
Maha 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.
Maha passes Sawyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maha lands with a punch from half guard.
Maha decides to stand and escape the position.
Sawyer lands with an overhand left.
Sawyer looks to clinch
and Maha counters with an outside leg kick.
Maha shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sawyer shoots and misses
so Maha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sawyer looking for a guillotine here but Maha defends easily.
Sawyer working a defensive guard here.
Sawyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sawyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Maha from controlling successfully.
Sawyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maha wanted to stand there but Sawyer had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawyer scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digo Maha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sawyer clinches but Maha breaks the clinch
and Maha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawyer's guard.
Sawyer is trying to control the position but Maha postures up.
Maha being controlled here momentarily.
Sawyer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maha 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 Sawyer.
Maha stands up and beckons Sawyer to his feet.
Maha gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sawyer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maha cracks Sawyer with a big elbow.
Sawyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maha off and has taken his back!
Maha wants to control his opponent's hands but Sawyer gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Maha's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sawyer looking to break Maha's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maha remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sawyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sawyer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Maha is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. On his way into the cage it seems that Denny Prokopos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Denny Prokopos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
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, Brian Peppers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopos shoots in looking for a takedown. Peppers tries to sprawl out of it but Prokopos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peppers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peppers stuffs the takedown.
Prokopos takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prokopos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos shoots for a double leg takedown but Peppers sprawls well. He's pushed Prokopos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peppers stuffs the takedown.
Peppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Prokopos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peppers is fending him off so far but Prokopos persists. Nope, Peppers circles away and we're back to standing.
Prokopos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peppers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prokopos.
Denny Prokopos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokopos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Prokopos looks for a takedown but Peppers sprawls well.
Prokopos is breathing heavily.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos shoots in for a double leg but Peppers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prokopos shoots in for a double leg but Peppers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peppers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prokopos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peppers throws a front kick that sends Prokopos stumbling back into the cage.
Prokopos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peppers throws a head kick that Prokopos semi-blocks.
Prokopos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prokopos takes a step back to recover.
Peppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prokopos takes a step back to recover.
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!
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prokopos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Peppers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers lands with a slapping head kick.
Prokopos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peppers. Peppers obviously looking to wear him down.
Peppers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Prokopos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Peppers lands with a slapping head kick.
Peppers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peppers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peppers scores with a kick to the body.
Peppers scores with a decent looking hook.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peppers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Prokopos somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a head kick that Prokopos semi-blocks.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peppers but Peppers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peppers scores with the left hand. Prokopos knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that half lands.
Prokopos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prokopos.
An inside leg kick lands from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prokopos.
Peppers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers connects with a high kick.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Prokopos avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Prokopos has a takedown stuffed.
Peppers lands a nice looking body shot.
Prokopos takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peppers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prokopos.
Peppers fakes the leg kick and cracks Prokopos in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prokopos shoots in for a double leg but Peppers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Prokopos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Prokopos fails with a takedown attempt.
Peppers lands with a nice body kick.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Prokopos's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Prokopos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Prokopos shoots in but Peppers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peppers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prokopos.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peppers with a jab.
Peppers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prokopos takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peppers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brian Peppers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peppers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peppers duly obliges.
A head kick from Peppers lands but Prokopos takes it in his stride.
Prokopos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peppers's waist but Peppers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prokopos off to one side.
Peppers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prokopos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peppers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prokopos avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers lands a head kick!
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Prokopos or perhaps it was just good defense by Peppers which made him look bad.
Prokopos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peppers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peppers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prokopos avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prokopos shoots in looking for a takedown. Peppers tries to sprawl out of it but Prokopos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peppers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prokopos fails with a takedown attempt.
Peppers stuffs the takedown attempt from Prokopos. Prokopos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prokopos fails with a takedown attempt.
Prokopos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Prokopos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peppers's waist but Peppers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prokopos off to one side.
Peppers stuffs the takedown.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Peppers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Prokopos avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Denny Prokopos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prokopos.
Prokopos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Peppers.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peppers.
Peppers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peppers works over Prokopos's head and body with a nice combination.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Prokopos moves out of range easily.
Peppers throws a head kick but Prokopos moves out of range.
Peppers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prokopos.
Peppers fakes the leg kick and cracks Prokopos in the body.
Prokopos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prokopos shoots in but Peppers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prokopos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prokopos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peppers tries to avoid it but Prokopos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peppers to the ground. Peppers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prokopos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peppers avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peppers slaps away a takedown attempt from Prokopos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peppers throws a head kick but Prokopos moves out of range.
Prokopos shoots in looking for a takedown. Peppers tries to sprawl out of it but Prokopos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peppers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prokopos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prokopos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peppers defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peppers scores with a push kick.
Prokopos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peppers jabs Prokopos right on the nose. Prokopos blinks but takes it well.
Peppers throws a front kick that sends Prokopos stumbling back into the cage.
Peppers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prokopos blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers throws a nice head kick!
Prokopos fails to land the takedown.
Peppers throws a head kick but Prokopos moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prokopos is defended easily by Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers lands with a slapping head kick.
Prokopos shoots in and bounces Peppers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers keeping moving, preventing Prokopos from controlling successfully.
Peppers keeping full guard, as Prokopos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peppers wants to stand but Prokopos is controlling the position.
Prokopos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peppers dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Prokopos is proving hard to escape from.
Prokopos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prokopos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Peppers rolls with it to try and escape but Prokopos cranks on the arm and Peppers is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denny Prokopos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pressure - Swollen Members. Enrique Morales is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Rogan!
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, Enrique Morales!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Morales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morales is looking to control Rogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morales avoid being mounted?
Morales misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morales is looking to get back to is feet but Rogan passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morales, who protects the arm well.
Morales is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morales tries to bench press Rogan off him but Rogan keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Morales is defending well.
Morales manages to get back to half guard.
Morales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogan is taking a breather. Morales 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.
Morales tries to kick Rogan off but Rogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogan controlling the action here.
Rogan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rogan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Rogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morales is looking to control Rogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morales avoid being mounted?
Morales tries to roll over but Rogan keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan stalling.
Rogan trying to mount his opponent but Morales defends it.
Rogan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogan content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Rogan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morales manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rogan taking a breather here.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morales has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Rogan's head back.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morales won't allow Rogan to pass to mount.
Morales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogan is trying for a kimura here. Morales looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rogan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Rogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber--Big Truck. Stretch Armstrong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stretch Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mandla Bangizwe!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Bangizwe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bangizwe but Bangizwe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong shoots in but Bangizwe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stretch Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangizwe.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Bangizwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Bangizwe scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Bangizwe moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Armstrong goes down! Can Bangizwe finish him!?
Armstrong is rocked!
It looks like Stretch Armstrong has been cut.
Bangizwe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
Bangizwe advances to half guard.
Bangizwe slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Bangizwe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Bangizwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bangizwe pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bangizwe controlling from mount.
Bangizwe moves to the back.
Bangizwe has the hooks in. Armstrong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Bangizwe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bangizwe sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Armstrong taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mandla Bangizwe!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Fellows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes into the arena with Burning Down the House blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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25
295 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Palowakski.
A combination from Palowakski does no damage.
Palowakski swings for the body but Fellows moves out of range.
Fellows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Damien Fellows has been cut.
Palowakski looks to throw the jab but Fellows is out of range.
Palowakski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Fellows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fellows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Fellows moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fellows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palowakski.
Palowakski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Fellows finds it's way through Palowakski's defenses.
Fellows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palowakski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski cracks Fellows with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Damien Fellows's cut even more.
Fellows slips under a jab.
Fellows misses with a takedown attempt - Palowakski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fellows lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Palowakski sprawling to the canvas. Fellows follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Palowakski hang on?
It looks like Fred Palowakski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fellows looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palowakski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fellows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fellows is trying to control the action in half guard but Palowakski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fellows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fellows is thwarting Palowakski's attempts to control the position.
Fellows lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows is trying to control the action in half guard but Palowakski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palowakski tries to get to full guard but Fellows has control of the leg.
Fellows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fellows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palowakski's head.
Palowakski is not content to let Fellows control the position.
Ground and pound from Fellows.
Fellows takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palowakski is concentrating on defense, preventing Fellows from advancing position.
Palowakski is not content to let Fellows control the position.
Fellows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fellows is looking for a kimura here.
Fellows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palowakski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fellows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski is looking to improve his position.
Fellows lands strikes from half guard.
Fellows prevents Palowakski from improving his position.
Palowakski wants to control but Fellows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palowakski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fellows is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Palowakski is trying to get back to full guard.
Fellows is nestled in close to Palowakski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fellows lands strikes from half guard.
Fellows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fellows tries to pass to full mount but Palowakski defends it.
Fellows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palowakski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fellows.
Fellows looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palowakski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fellows landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Fellows dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palowakski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fellows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fellows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palowakski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palowakski misses with a combination
and Fellows counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palowakski's guard now.
Fellows working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palowakski has his foot on Fellows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fellows works his way back into a safe position though.
Fellows trying to control the position from guard on top but Palowakski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fellows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palowakski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palowakski trying to strike off his back.
Palowakski keeping moving, preventing Fellows from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fellows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fellows keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palowakski's head.
Damien Fellows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palowakski looking for a sweep. Not yet Palowakski, not yet.
Fellows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palowakski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fellows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palowakski is keeping the position for now.
Fellows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palowakski controls Fellows momentarily but Fellows frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fellows's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows landing with the ground and pound.
Palowakski is looking to sweep but instead, Fellows has passed into half guard.
Fellows working the head and body with strikes.
Palowakski tries to get to full guard but Fellows has control of the leg.
Fellows trying to pass the guard but Palowakski defending well.
Fellows winds up and cracks Palowakski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palowakski wants to get back to full guard.
Fellows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fellows is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palowakski's head.
Palowakski is defending against the submission attempts here by Fellows.
Fellows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Palowakski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fellows looking to sit in guard and control but Palowakski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palowakski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fellows is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fellows working for a triangle but Palowakski defends it easily.
Palowakski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fellows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palowakski 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.
Fellows trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fellows looking for a sweep. Not yet Fellows, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Fellows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Palowakski misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Palowakski.
Fellows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palowakski moves away.
Palowakski swinging wilding here.
Fellows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fellows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palowakski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fellows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palowakski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fellows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palowakski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski misses the jab.
Fellows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palowakski but Palowakski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Palowakski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fellows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fellows trying to control the action but Palowakski is working from the bottom.
Palowakski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fellows's best efforts.
Palowakski tries to roll over but Fellows keeps him under control.
Fellows scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fellows winds up and cracks Palowakski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fred Palowakski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palowakski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Fellows there.
Fellows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palowakski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palowakski has hold of Fellows's hands but Fellows slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows seems to be working for a kimura but Palowakski defends the submission attempt.
Palowakski wants to get back to his feet.
Palowakski missing with punches from the bottom.
Fellows slips a nice elbow through Palowakski's hands, connecting with Palowakski's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fellows takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Damien Fellows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Fellows seems content to control.
Palowakski is looking for a sweep. Fellows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fellows perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fellows drops an elbow to the side of Palowakski's head.
Palowakski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fellows trying to control the pace.
Palowakski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fellows controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Fellows has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fellows's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Palowakski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fellows sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows cracks Palowakski with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Fellows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fellows has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Fellows!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel's entrance music is I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica. A fine choice. Katasonov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Extremo - Wind. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
164 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Katasonov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emanuel throws a hook to the side of Katasonov's head but Katasonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Katasonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katasonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emanuel.
Katasonov misses with a body shot.
Europha Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Katasonov circles away.
Katasonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emanuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Emanuel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Emanuel is trying to stall.
Emanuel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Pavel Katasonov has been cut.
Emanuel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katasonov's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Katasonov fails to land.
Katasonov avoids a wild elbow strike from Emanuel.
Katasonov lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Katasonov.
Katasonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emanuel lands an elbow just above Katasonov 's eye.
Katasonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Katasonov has Emanuel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katasonov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Emanuel tumbling to the mat - Katasonov dives into Emanuel's guard.
Emanuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel is pulling down on Katasonov's head to control his posture.
Katasonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katasonov stays in close to Emanuel's body and controls the position.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Katasonov controlling him for the moment.
Katasonov trying to control but Emanuel is working from the bottom.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katasonov defending well as Emanuel loads up on a big left hand.
Emanuel throws a combination that misses
and Emanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emanuel looks to clinch
and Katasonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel lands a jab.
Emanuel misses with a combination
and Katasonov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emanuel pushes Katasonov off and gets back to his feet.
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Katasonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emanuel thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but Katasonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katasonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Katasonov misses with a hook.
Emanuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Emanuel misses with a jab to the body
and Katasonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Emanuel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katasonov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel gets full guard.
Katasonov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katasonov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Emanuel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Katasonov looks gassed!
Emanuel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Katasonov's guard.
Emanuel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Katasonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katasonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Katasonov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emanuel manages to get himself to full guard.
Emanuel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Katasonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katasonov wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Katasonov controlling him for the moment.
Emanuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katasonov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katasonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emanuel. Emanuel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice combination there by Emanuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Katasonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Katasonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Katasonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Katasonov counters with a nice body shot.
Katasonov misses with a looping right.
Emanuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emanuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Katasonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katasonov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Emanuel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Emanuel gets back to half guard.
Katasonov wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Emanuel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Katasonov is breathing heavily.
Emanuel tries to roll over but Katasonov keeps him under control.
Emanuel is looking to control Katasonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emanuel avoid being mounted?
Emanuel connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Emanuel is pressing down on Katasonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Emanuel controls Katasonov momentarily but Katasonov frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emanuel defending well as Katasonov loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katasonov circles away from the clinch attempt
so Katasonov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emanuel working a defensive guard here.
Emanuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katasonov passes Emanuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Katasonov trying to work for an americana but Emanuel has managed to regain full guard.
Emanuel keeping moving, preventing Katasonov from controlling successfully.
Emanuel wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with the combination.
Katasonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Katasonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emanuel.
Emanuel closes the distance but Katasonov moves to the side
and Katasonov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emanuel's guard.
Katasonov postures up.
Katasonov passes Emanuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emanuel manages to get to full guard.
Katasonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emanuel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov slips nicely into half guard.
Katasonov trying to pass the guard but Emanuel defending well.
Katasonov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Katasonov moves nicely into side control.
Emanuel struggling a bit here.
Emanuel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Katasonov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emanuel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Katasonov working the strikes but Emanuel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Katasonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katasonov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Katasonov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emanuel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emanuel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emanuel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from Emanuel.
Emanuel lands a nice elbow.
Katasonov can't get the takedown.
Katasonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emanuel lands an elbow inside that Katasonov shrugs off.
That has opened up Pavel Katasonov's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emanuel.
Katasonov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emanuel.
Katasonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emanuel lands an elbow inside that Katasonov shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emanuel.
Emanuel stalling in the clinch but Katasonov improves position.
Emanuel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Katasonov tries to score a body lock takedown but Emanuel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Europha Emanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Katasonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel working Katasonov over with knees to the body.
Emanuel scores with a shot to the side of Katasonov's head.
Emanuel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emanuel.
Katasonov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emanuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katasonov avoids the elbow strike from Emanuel, against the cage.
Emanuel lands a nice elbow.
Emanuel lands an elbow inside.
Emanuel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Pavel Katasonov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emanuel.
Emanuel avoiding damage.
Emanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Emanuel missing with knees to the body.
Emanuel blocks an uppercut.
Katasonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emanuel lands a left hand.
Katasonov blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katasonov as Emanuel tries to tie him up.
Katasonov lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katasonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katasonov.
Katasonov avoids the elbow strike from Emanuel, against the cage.
Emanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emanuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katasonov.
Emanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Katasonov fails to land.
Emanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Katasonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emanuel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emanuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katasonov manages to avoid it.
Katasonov scores with a nice strike.
Emanuel throws a hook but Katasonov avoids it easily.
Emanuel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katasonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Katasonov clobbers Emanuel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katasonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emanuel tries to clinch up
and Katasonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Emanuel avoids the body shot from Katasonov.
Emanuel moves into the clinch.
Emanuel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katasonov's defenses.
Katasonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Emanuel.
Katasonov has a couple of punches blocked by Emanuel.
Emanuel lands a damaging elbow.
Katasonov goes for a takedown attempt but Emanuel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katasonov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel clinches but Katasonov breaks the clinch
and Katasonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Katasonov throws an overhand right that lands on Emanuel's shoulder, as Emanuel tries to avoid the shot.
Emanuel lands a with a good body shot.
Emanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emanuel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katasonov counters with a single leg into guard. Emanuel didn't expect that.
Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Katasonov!
Emanuel looking to finish Katasonov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Katasonov!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emanuel controlling from the full mount.
Emanuel trying to control but Katasonov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Europha Emanuel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emanuel wants to clinch but Katasonov slips to the side
and Katasonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Katasonov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emanuel!
Emanuel working to try and regain half guard.
Emanuel is working hard here to advance position.
Katasonov landing strikes from the mount.
Katasonov with shots to the head and body - Emanuel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Emanuel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Emanuel is working to get back to half guard.
Katasonov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emanuel looks a forlorn figure.
Katasonov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Katasonov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Emanuel is now in Katasonov's guard. A big mistake from Katasonov there, giving up the dominant position!
Katasonov keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katasonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Katasonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Emanuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Katasonov has wrist control.
Emanuel wants to stand but Katasonov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katasonov is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emanuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Katasonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Emanuel is retaining full guard.
Emanuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katasonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katasonov slips nicely into half guard.
Katasonov trying to control the pace.
Katasonov prevents Emanuel from improving his position.
Katasonov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Emanuel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Katasonov has a good base and remains in mount.
Katasonov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Emanuel is working to get back to half guard.
Katasonov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Katasonov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Emanuel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Emanuel and Katasonov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Emanuel has one of Katasonov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Emanuel is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katasonov trying to control the position but Emanuel is working away.
Emanuel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emanuel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katasonov's guard.
Katasonov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emanuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katasonov looking to control.
Katasonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Katasonov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Katasonov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Emanuel scores with a decent looking hook.
Emanuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emanuel wants to clinch up but Katasonov keeps it at a distance.
Emanuel leaves Katasonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katasonov moves out of range as Emanuel strikes.
Emanuel misses with a body punch
and Katasonov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Katasonov looking to pass the guard.
Katasonov trying to control but Emanuel is working from the bottom.
Katasonov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Emanuel is looking to stand up but Katasonov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Katasonov stops Emanuel from standing up.
Emanuel keeping full guard, as Katasonov tries to pass.
Katasonov wants to control from the top but Emanuel keeps moving.
Emanuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katasonov is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katasonov shoots for a takedown but Emanuel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emanuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Katasonov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is defending well.
Emanuel flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Emanuel lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Katasonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katasonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katasonov wants to take a breather but Emanuel is having none of it.
Emanuel manages to get to full guard.
Emanuel pushes Katasonov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Emanuel thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Emanuel looks to clinch
and Katasonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katasonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emanuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Emanuel wants to clinch but Katasonov slips to the side
so Katasonov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Katasonov trying to control but Emanuel is working from the bottom.
Europha Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katasonov stops Emanuel from standing up.
Katasonov stopping the sweep attempt from Emanuel.
Emanuel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pavel Katasonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to control but Katasonov wriggling away.
Katasonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emanuel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Katasonov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Katasonov tries to buck Emanuel off but Emanuel is having none of it.
Katasonov keeping his opponent close.
Katasonov is trying to control Emanuel's posture but Emanuel avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Katasonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katasonov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Katasonov! Pavel Katasonov retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Estacio da Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Fonseca comes to the cage accompanied by "Chokechain" - 3oh!3. Zola has chosen Balls to the Wall as his entrance music. Gianfranco Zola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Estacio da Fonseca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Fonseca misses with a two punch combination.
Zola misses with a looping left.
da Fonseca slips under a jab.
da Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
da Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Estacio da Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
da Fonseca drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
da Fonseca trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
da Fonseca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
da Fonseca 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.
da Fonseca won't allow Zola to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
da Fonseca wants to pass the guard but Zola is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fonseca postures up in Zola's guard and throws a big left but Zola blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zola throws a jab when da Fonseca was well out of range.
da Fonseca tries to clinch up but Zola circles away and keeps his distance.
Zola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming da Fonseca to the mat! da Fonseca manages to get full guard.
da Fonseca can't keep his opponent in guard - Zola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
da Fonseca is refusing to be controlled, as Zola sits in half guard.
da Fonseca is looking for a sweep. Zola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zola tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zola looks to land a strike but da Fonseca avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
da Fonseca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
da Fonseca is working hard here to advance position.
da Fonseca controls Zola momentarily but Zola frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
da Fonseca drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zola wants to hit a switch here but da Fonseca passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zola there!
Zola is looking to get to half guard.
Zola is trying to reverse the position but instead da Fonseca has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Fonseca is trying to stick to Zola's back but Zola is turning into da Fonseca. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in da Fonseca's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zola.
Zola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as da Fonseca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zola stopping the sweep attempt from da Fonseca.
da Fonseca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
da Fonseca wants to sweep here but Zola controlling him for the moment.
Zola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. da Fonseca is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from da Fonseca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
da Fonseca fails with the takedown.
Zola lands a nice hook to da Fonseca's body. da Fonseca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
da Fonseca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
da Fonseca throwing strikes here but Zola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
da Fonseca swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zola is now in da Fonseca's guard. A big mistake from da Fonseca there, giving up the dominant position!
da Fonseca is breathing heavily.
Zola sitting in guard here, content to control.
da Fonseca looking to control.
Zola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. da Fonseca is keeping the position for now.
da Fonseca trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianfranco Zola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
da Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
da Fonseca takes one to the side of the head.
da Fonseca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zola missing with a left hand there. da Fonseca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
da Fonseca with a poor takedown
and Zola counters with a crisp right that sends da Fonseca to the canvas! Zola follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianfranco Zola!
Gianfranco Zola is the new bantamweight champion!
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