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FFB 76: Hannedy vs Barraquinha PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paiva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kobashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kobashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paiva gets control of Kobashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paiva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kobashi is working Paiva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paiva trying to control the position.
Kobashi thows a big elbow that misses.
Paiva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paiva working a defensive guard here.
Kobashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kobashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Kobashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kobashi lands a couple of digs.
Kobashi postures up and lands a big shot to Paiva's brow.
Kobashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kobashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kobashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kobashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paiva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paiva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kobashi.
Kobashi postures up in Paiva's guard and throws a big left but Paiva blocks it.
Kobashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paiva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paiva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paiva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kobashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kobashi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kobashi scoring with some ground and pound.
Paiva has momentary wrist control but Kobashi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi trying to control but Paiva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paiva 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.
Paiva is breathing heavily.
Kobashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Paiva looking for a guillotine here but Kobashi defends easily.
Kobashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kobashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paiva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kobashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paiva's head.
Kobashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kobashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paiva's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobashi postures up.
Kobashi trying to control but Paiva is working from the bottom.
Kobashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kobashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paiva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kobashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kobashi wants to control from the top but Paiva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobashi tries to clinch up but Paiva circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobashi has a takedown stuffed.
Paiva fails to land the takedown.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobashi thumps Paiva with a low kick.
Paiva fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobashi wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paiva is fending him off so far but Kobashi persists. Nope, Paiva circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paiva blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Paiva misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobashi counters by moving into the clinch.
Kobashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paiva's defenses.
Kobashi trying to stall but Paiva improves his position.
Kobashi manages to break the clinch.
Paiva fails with the takedown.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paiva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobashi rushes Paiva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paiva fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paiva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paiva tries to pull guard but Kobashi won't allow it.
Kobashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Paiva tries to pull guard but Kobashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Paiva drops back down to his feet.
Paiva wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Paiva avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobashi is looking to clinch.
Kobashi fails with the takedown
and Paiva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kobashi gets underhooks to prevent Paiva's takedown attempt.
Kobashi slows down the pace here.
Kobashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paiva looking for a takedown.
Kobashi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paiva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paiva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kobashi is struggling to control the position.
Kobashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kobashi jumps into guard, dragging Paiva to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva lands a couple of elbows.
Paiva thows a big elbow that misses.
Paiva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paiva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobashi keeping moving, preventing Paiva from controlling successfully.
Paiva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Kobashi punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kobashi punching from the bottom - just letting Paiva know he's still in a fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paiva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kobashi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kobashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kobashi manages to end up in side control.
Paiva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paiva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throwing shots but Paiva is blocking nicely.
Paiva punching from the bottom.
Paiva manages to get to full guard.
Paiva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kobashi!
A nice elbow there by Paiva.
Paiva tries to control but Kobashi wriggling away.
Kobashi tries to hold on but Paiva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paiva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kobashi taking shots to the head.
Paiva trying to control but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paiva.
Paiva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Paiva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kobashi wants to control but Paiva is having none of it.
Paiva tries to control but Kobashi wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paiva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kobashi tries to avoid it but Paiva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kobashi to the ground. Kobashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kobashi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kobashi tries to clinch there but Paiva circles away.
Kobashi misses with a takedown
and Paiva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobashi's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paiva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paiva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paiva wants to control from the top but Kobashi keeps moving.
Kobashi controls Paiva momentarily but Paiva frees himself.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paiva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Kobashi pulls Paiva in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paiva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kobashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kobashi is working Paiva over against the cage.
Paiva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kobashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kobashi trying to stall but Paiva improves his position.
A hook to the body from Kobashi.
Paiva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kobashi regains guard immediately.
Paiva advances to half guard.
Kobashi actively working from the bottom here.
Paiva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paiva throwing shots but Kobashi is blocking nicely.
Paiva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kobashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paiva.
Kobashi is trying to control but can't.
Kobashi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Paiva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Paiva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paiva moves away.
Kobashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paiva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kobashi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kobashi keeping control of the position.
Kobashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiva 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.
Kobashi punching from the bottom.
Kobashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paiva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Kobashi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Paiva is working for a submission of some sort.
Paiva slips a nice elbow through Kobashi's hands, connecting with Kobashi's forehead.
Paiva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paiva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kobashi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kobashi missing with punches from the bottom.
Paiva working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paiva trying to control from half guard but Kobashi is working away.
Roger Paiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paiva thows a huge punch but Kobashi dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Paiva.
Well Kobashi 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Modelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyan Garimonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Modelo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Modelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cyan Garimonde!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garimonde shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Modelo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garimonde working the head with strikes.
Garimonde working the ground and pound.
Garimonde has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Modelo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garimonde yanks on the arm and Modelo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garimonde.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyan Garimonde!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kulich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Bellido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meat Plow. Dale Bellido has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Kulich's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kulich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dale Bellido!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellido shoots in for a takedown but Kulich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bellido looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulich.
Bellido is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Kulich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Bellido.
Bellido avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulich throws out a loose jab but Bellido uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bellido is rocked!
It looks like Dale Bellido has been cut.
Bellido staying out of range there.
Bellido is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulich.
Kulich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellido. Bellido circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bellido is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulich finish him?
Kulich misses with a looping left.
Bellido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulich is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellido is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bellido seems to have recovered his senses.
Bellido slips a jab and a cross from Kulich.
Bellido moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellido closes the distance and clinches up with Kulich, looking for a takedown. Bellido pushes Kulich against the cage but Kulich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kulich lands a lovely overhand right.
Bellido fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kulich misses with a few strikes there.
Kulich stuffs the takedown attempt from Bellido. Bellido gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellido waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kulich.
Bellido fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kulich.
No luck for Bellido with that takedown attempt.
Kulich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bellido looks gassed!
Bellido looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bellido has a takedown stuffed.
Kulich drops Bellido with a naaaaasty hook - Bellido is in real trouble here! Kulich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kulich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Koc!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koc instigates a clinch.
Koc manages to break the clinch.
Koc leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velasquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Koc from controlling successfully.
Velasquez trying to control the position.
Koc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasquez working for a triangle but Koc defends it easily.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Koc manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc is controlling the pace.
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Koc pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Koc has control of the leg.
Koc is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Koc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Let's hope that Koc 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kurt Koc just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Koc counters with a single leg into guard. Velasquez didn't expect that.
Koc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez working for a triangle but Koc defends it easily.
Koc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koc advances position into side control!
Velasquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Koc controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koc scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Velasquez to see if he's OK.
Koc controls the position from side control.
Velasquez is looking to reverse the position.
Velasquez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koc presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Velasquez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Koc lands a nice shot to the head.
Velasquez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koc cracks Velasquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koc lands a big elbow.
Koc controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Koc dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koc punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Koc throws a one two combo.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Koc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Koc to counter with a crisp jab.
Koc connects with a looping right hand.
Koc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koc scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koc lands a jab-cross combination.
Koc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velasquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez fails with the takedown
and Koc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koc circles away from the clinch attempt
so Koc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Koc defends easily.
Velasquez has his foot on Koc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koc works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koc has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koc trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Kurt Koc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koc is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Koc trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Koc is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Koc pushes his legs off easily.
Koc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Velasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koc trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koc slips nicely into half guard.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Koc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koc is keen to just control but Velasquez is a slippery customer.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Koc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koc scores with a three punch combo!
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez shoots and misses
and Koc counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koc moves into the clinch.
Koc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Koc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Koc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Koc lands a lovely overhand right.
Koc has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Velasquez jumps guard but Koc stands there with Velasquez around his waist. Velasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koc is working for takedown but Velasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velasquez shoots and misses
and Koc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koc clinches.
Koc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Koc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Koc breaks from the clinch.
Koc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Koc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Velasquez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Velasquez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Koc is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Velasquez to the mat. Velasquez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Velasquez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Velasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koc wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Koc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koc has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koc stays in close to Velasquez's body and controls the position.
Koc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velasquez looking to control.
Velasquez working for a triangle but Koc defends it easily.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Koc pushes his legs off easily.
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasquez wants to get back to his feet but Koc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koc 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 Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Koc keeps moving and retains side control.
Koc is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Velasquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koc controls the position from side control.
Velasquez tries to buck Koc off but Koc is having none of it.
Koc has hold of Velasquez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Velasquez seems comfortable defending it but Koc has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Velasquez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Velasquez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Koc couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Koc!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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307 lbs
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290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Silva swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King swinging wilding here.
King drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva with a hook.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Giant Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
King working some strikes from top position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King tries to clinch up.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
King shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King connects with a single shot there.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from King.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from King.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
King has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into King's guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from King's guard.
King is trying to keep Silva in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King striking from the bottom.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva won't allow King to sweep him here.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Silva tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
King is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
King trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi King dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva thuds a left hand into King's body.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King stalling.
King tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
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.
King stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of King.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levi King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Kornikova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Optimus Maximus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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287 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ambrose Kornikova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Optimus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kornikova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus avoids it really well and circles away.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kornikova was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Kornikova with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Maximus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus fails with the takedown
and Kornikova counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kornikova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornikova postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kornikova is one step ahead there.
Maximus tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kornikova!
Kornikova is bucking up trying to escape but Maximus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maximus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kornikova?
The referee warns Kornikova that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maximus lands a heavy elbow.
Maximus raining down shots from the mount!
Kornikova defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maximus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornikova regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus working over Kornikova with some ground and pound. Kornikova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kornikova tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Kornikova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus's back!
Kornikova is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kornikova gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kornikova gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kornikova apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kornikova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maximus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Kornikova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornikova is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maximus passes Kornikova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kornikova misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maximus winds up and cracks Kornikova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maximus thows a huge punch but Kornikova dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kornikova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Kornikova defends it.
Kornikova punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Maximus.
Maximus lands strikes from half guard.
Maximus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kornikova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kornikova tries to get out of the position.
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Kornikova is working away.
Maximus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kornikova tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kornikova throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maximus lands with a punch from half guard.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maximus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kornikova wants to sweep but Maximus has passed to side control!
Maximus landing a few strikes.
Kornikova tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Maximus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kornikova fails with the takedown
and Maximus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kornikova!
Maximus working for a submission but Kornikova is keeping him at bay.
Maximus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kornikova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kornikova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kornikova in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Optimus Maximus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
Maximus looking to finish Kornikova with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kornikova!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the head.
Kornikova is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
Maximus has hold of Kornikova's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kornikova manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kornikova tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
Maximus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kornikova is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus breaks from Kornikova's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maximus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kornikova takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornikova takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Maximus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kornikova is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kornikova?
Maximus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kornikova looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Kornikova that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kornikova is looking to get to half guard.
Maximus looking to finish Kornikova with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kornikova!
Kornikova is trying to escape the mount.
Kornikova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kornikova regains half guard.
Maximus working Kornikova over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but Kornikova defending well.
Maximus working Kornikova over with strikes.
Maximus passes to full mount!
Maximus scoring with strikes but Kornikova is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
Maximus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maximus with good strikes from the mount here!
Maximus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornikova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kornikova throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Maximus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kornikova is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus with shots to the head and body - Kornikova looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Maximus landing shots from mount.
Maximus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maximus punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maximus cracks Kornikova with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maximus prevents Kornikova from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus fails with the takedown
so Kornikova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maximus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kornikova throws a strike but Maximus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maximus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maximus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kornikova's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kornikova is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maximus connects with a nice short shot to Kornikova's temple.
Maximus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maximus blocks the strikes from Kornikova.
Kornikova has hold of Maximus's hands but Maximus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kornikova taking some punishment here, with Maximus in his half guard.
Kornikova taking some punishment here, with Maximus in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maximus lands a nice short elbow.
Kornikova flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kornikova misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kornikova wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus drops an elbow to the side of Kornikova's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus winds up and cracks Kornikova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maximus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maximus blocks the strikes from Kornikova.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maximus landing strikes from the mount and Kornikova is in trouble!
Maximus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maximus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kornikova looks a forlorn figure.
Maximus with a couple of short strikes.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the head.
Maximus landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornikova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kornikova has worked his arm free - good work by Kornikova!
Maximus tries to score with some ground and pound. Kornikova controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kornikova throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Maximus avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kornikova.
Maximus has hold of Kornikova's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kornikova tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maximus cranks the arm and Kornikova screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kornikova, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Optimus Maximus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masato Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish MacNab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Takaya!
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, Hamish MacNab!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takaya lands a shot to the body.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Takaya shrugs off.
MacNab with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takaya taking a breather.
MacNab looking to throw knees to the head but Takaya is blocking nicely.
Takaya taking a breather.
Takaya blocks the elbow strike.
Takaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacNab is keeping busy.
Takaya lands a nice uppercut.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
Takaya is looking to control MacNab's arms but MacNab gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takaya has his back to the cage.
Takaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacNab avoids a wild elbow strike from Takaya.
Takaya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacNab.
Takaya avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacNab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takaya's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacNab as Takaya tries to tie him up.
Takaya avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
MacNab crunches a lovely knee into Takaya's ribcage.
Takaya avoiding damage as MacNab throws knees to the body.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takaya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacNab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacNab lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaya has MacNab pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacNab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaya.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacNab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takaya's brow.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
MacNab throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takaya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaya throws an elbow that misses.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
Takaya blocks the elbow strike.
Takaya throws a punch but it's blocked by MacNab.
Nice elbow from MacNab.
Takaya lands with a right to the head.
Takaya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacNab tries to land knees in the clinch but Takaya avoids the damage to the body.
Takaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takaya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacNab misses with an elbow over the top.
Takaya lands a left hand.
MacNab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takaya is defending well for now.
Takaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacNab throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaya slowing the pace effectively.
Takaya has a couple of punches blocked by MacNab.
MacNab throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takaya misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Takaya.
MacNab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takaya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Takaya for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
MacNab looking to throw knees to the head but Takaya is blocking nicely.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacNab misses with a knee strike.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaya avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takaya avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
MacNab scores with a shot to the side of Takaya's head.
Takaya taking a breather.
Takaya is looking to control MacNab's arms but MacNab gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takaya has his back to the cage.
Takaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacNab looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacNab avoids the elbow strike from Takaya, against the cage.
Takaya leaning against his opponent.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takaya's defenses.
Takaya lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacNab backwards.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
Takaya is working MacNab over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike.
Takaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacNab landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takaya is breathing heavily.
Takaya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacNab is keeping busy.
MacNab misses with a knee to the head.
MacNab trying to land knees to the body.
MacNab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takaya is defending well for now.
MacNab avoiding damage as Takaya throws knees to the body.
A short right from Takaya on the inside.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takaya scores with a shoulder strike.
Takaya misses with a knee to the head.
MacNab blocks an uppercut.
MacNab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takaya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takaya has a couple of punches blocked by MacNab.
MacNab missing with knees to the body.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Takaya shrugs off.
Takaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacNab lands a damaging elbow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takaya. MacNab does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Takaya.
MacNab throws a body punch but Takaya moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body punch from MacNab.
MacNab moves into range and clinches up with Takaya.
Takaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takaya avoids a wild elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab misses with a knee to the head.
Takaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacNab lands a nice elbow.
MacNab misses with an elbow strike.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takaya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takaya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacNab.
Takaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takaya gets through MacNab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takaya's defenses.
MacNab connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takaya's face.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
MacNab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takaya works on MacNab's body with a couple of short punches.
MacNab throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takaya blocks it with crossed arms.
MacNab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takaya backwards.
Takaya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masato Takaya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takaya tries to clinch up but MacNab circles away and keeps his distance.
MacNab drives through and clinches with Takaya against the cage.
Takaya takes an elbow to the temple.
Takaya lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacNab backwards.
MacNab takes an elbow to the temple.
MacNab tries a knee to the head but Takaya blocks it.
Takaya lands a body punch.
Takaya avoiding damage as MacNab throws knees to the body.
Takaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacNab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacNab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaya.
Takaya avoiding damage.
Takaya lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacNab backwards.
Nice elbow from MacNab.
Takaya lands a right hand.
Takaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacNab putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takaya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacNab misses with an elbow over the top.
MacNab dodges an elbow strike from Takaya.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takaya avoids a wild elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya tries a body shot but MacNab blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya lands an elbow inside that MacNab shrugs off.
Takaya misses with a punch on the inside.
MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takaya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
MacNab looking to throw knees to the head but Takaya is blocking nicely.
MacNab pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
MacNab throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takaya looking to slow down the pace here.
MacNab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takaya.
Takaya throws a head punch that misses.
Takaya avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
MacNab comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takaya cracks MacNab with a nice body shot.
MacNab utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacNab throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takaya misses with the head strike.
Takaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNab throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaya missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Takaya.
MacNab pushes off an throws an elbow but Takaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Takaya on the inside.
Takaya looking to stall.
MacNab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacNab misses with an elbow over the top.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the head but Takaya blocks with his arms.
MacNab tries a knee to the head but Takaya blocks it.
MacNab with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacNab's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacNab throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Takaya.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
MacNab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Takaya as the two fighters clinch.
Takaya lands an uppercut.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takaya's defenses.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya is trying to maintain a safe position but MacNab gets an underhook and turns Takaya into the cage.
Takaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takaya dodges an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacNab comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takaya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
Takaya looking to slow down the pace here.
Takaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya trying to control the position but instead, MacNab has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takaya into the cage.
Takaya has a couple of punches blocked by MacNab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacNab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takaya's defenses.
MacNab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takaya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaya takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the head but Takaya blocks with his arms.
MacNab putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takaya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Takaya shrugs off.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from MacNab.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya managing to block the knees to the body from MacNab.
MacNab pushes off an throws an elbow but Takaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takaya lands a hook that snaps the head of MacNab backwards.
MacNab lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takaya wants to stall.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
Takaya takes an elbow to the temple.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish MacNab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Takaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNab.
Takaya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takaya moves into full mount!
Takaya prevents MacNab from getting the reversal.
Takaya trying to control but MacNab is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaya is really struggling to control MacNab but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacNab sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNab manages to get to full guard.
MacNab 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.
Takaya trying to control but MacNab is working from the bottom.
MacNab pushes Takaya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Takaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacNab is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takaya misses with a low kick.
Takaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Masato Takaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacNab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacNab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacNab lands an elbow that stopped Takaya in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacNab throws an elbow but misses.
MacNab lands a nice elbow.
Takaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacNab throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacNab.
MacNab blocking some punches.
Takaya avoids a wild elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya lands a right hand.
MacNab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacNab lands a nice elbow.
Takaya takes an elbow to the temple.
MacNab gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the head but Takaya blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from MacNab.
MacNab throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takaya avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaya lands with a left to the head.
Takaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacNab throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacNab misses with an elbow over the top.
MacNab throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaya throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaya has a couple of punches blocked by MacNab.
Nice elbow from MacNab.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Takaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takaya blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacNab.
Takaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takaya takes an elbow to the temple.
Takaya trying to land knees to the body.
Takaya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacNab tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaya avoids it.
Takaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacNab is defending well for now.
MacNab lands an elbow just above Takaya 's eye.
Nice elbow from MacNab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacNab pushes off an throws an elbow but Takaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Takaya takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Takaya.
Takaya misses with an elbow over the top.
MacNab throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacNab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takaya's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaya.
Takaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from MacNab.
Takaya avoids a wild elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takaya swings wildly with an uppercut but MacNab uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takaya has a couple of punches blocked by MacNab.
MacNab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takaya's defenses.
MacNab connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takaya's face.
Takaya misses with an elbow over the top.
Takaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacNab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaya.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacNab just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takaya's brow.
MacNab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacNab looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacNab pushes off an throws an elbow but Takaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacNab misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaya.
Takaya lands a nice elbow.
Takaya is trying to maintain a safe position but MacNab gets an underhook and turns Takaya into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish MacNab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacNab has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish MacNab!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakuraba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimme Shelter. The key to victory for Rafael Dos Anos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Dos Anos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakuraba Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Anos as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Dos Anos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Anos waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Dos Anos throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anos connects with a crisp jab.
Dos Anos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Anos throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Dos Anos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Anos which made him look bad.
Dos Anos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dos Anos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs Dos Anos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Anos pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Rafael Dos Anos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakuraba Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Dos Anos throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie slips under a jab from Dos Anos.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Dos Anos avoids it.
Dos Anos moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anos throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Dos Anos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dos Anos throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Anos as he avoids it easily.
Gracie lands a jab to Dos Anos's midsection.
Gracie moves out of range as Dos Anos strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anos lands a left and a right that sends Gracie crashing to the canvas! Dos Anos dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Sakuraba Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Dos Anos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Anos has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos Anos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looks gassed!
Dos Anos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Dos Anos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dos Anos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gracie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dos Anos wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dos Anos.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Anos wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Dos Anos has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dos Anos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dos Anos lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dos Anos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Dos Anos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dos Anos prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Dos Anos there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Anos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Anos wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Dos Anos is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie punching from the bottom.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Anos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Anos's back!
Dos Anos breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is striking from the bottom but Dos Anos uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Anos working the head and body with strikes.
Dos Anos is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Anos wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Anos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakuraba Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dos Anos shows good takedown defense.
Dos Anos throws a leg kick
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anos misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dos Anos as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Anos thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Dos Anos finds it's target.
Dos Anos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dos Anos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie feints and as Dos Anos raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie 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.
Dos Anos wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Dos Anos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Anos working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie has left one of his arms exposed and Dos Anos doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gracie screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Dos Anos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Thrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elpidio Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Jong Thrill had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Jong Thrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elpidio Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrill throws the left hand but Rafael avoids the punch easily.
Thrill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thrill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rafael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thrill.
Thrill tries to pass to full mount but Rafael defends it.
Rafael looking for submissions off his back.
Thrill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rafael keeps working.
Rafael is defending against the submission attempts here by Thrill.
Thrill is looking for a kimura but Rafael is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thrill to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rafael manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rafael wants to sweep here but Thrill controlling him for the moment.
Thrill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rafael is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael looking for a sweep. Not yet Rafael, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rafael has his takedown stuffed
and Thrill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rafael!
Thrill is breathing heavily.
Thrill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rafael can't escape the position.
Rafael is squirming around, avoiding Thrill's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thrill has hold of Rafael's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rafael manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rafael is looking to improve his position but Thrill isn't that keen on the idea.
Thrill working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rafael tries to reverse the position but Thrill maintains control.
Rafael is trying to reverse the position but instead Thrill has taken his back - oops!
Thrill doesn't have the hooks in and Rafael manages to turn into his guard.
Thrill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rafael is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rafael throwing strikes from guard but Thrill blocks nicely.
Rafael postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafael throwing strikes but missing.
Thrill trying to control the position.
Thrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrill, not yet.
Thrill keeping full guard, as Rafael tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rafael changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thrill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rafael working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrill tries to improve position but can't.
Thrill struggling a bit here.
Rafael grinds an elbow into Thrill's temple.
Thrill trying to control but Rafael flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Thrill is trying to break free.
Rafael punishes Thrill with strikes from the back mount.
Rafael lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Thrill's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rafael lands a shot to the head.
Thrill turns into Rafael and is now in his guard.
Rafael working for a triangle but Thrill defends it easily.
Thrill 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Thrill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thrill gets caught flat footed, as Rafael shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rafael postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rafael working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thrill wants to control but Rafael passes easily into half guard.
Rafael looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thrill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rafael.
Thrill is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rafael pulls his head out easily.
Rafael working over Thrill with some ground and pound. Thrill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael seems to be working for a kimura but Thrill defends the submission attempt.
Thrill moves into full guard.
Thrill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thrill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafael defends well.
Rafael has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrill had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rafael is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thrill Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rafael's back instead.
Even with his hooks in, Thrill manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rafael manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thrill's guard. Nice work there by Rafael.
Thrill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rafael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rafael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafael drops back looking for a leg! Thrill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thrill manages to kick Rafael off! Rafael jumps back into Thrill's guard.
Rafael in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rafael gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rafael dodges the punch combination from Thrill.
Rafael scores with a takedown into Thrill's guard.
Thrill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rafael defends well.
Elpidio Rafael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rafael keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrill's head.
Thrill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thrill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rafael has managed to get both his arms back between Thrill's legs - danger averted.
Rafael makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rafael cracks Thrill with a solid left hand.
Rafael forces his way into half guard.
Rafael not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rafael looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thrill has hold of Rafael's hands but Rafael slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rafael connects with a nice short shot to Thrill's temple.
Rafael is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thrill is just riding it out for now. Rafael eventually gives up the hold.
Thrill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rafael's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rafael's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elpidio Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rafael misses with a takedown
and Thrill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rafael flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thrill works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thrill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rafael is looking to escape.
Thrill forces the positional change into back control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafael is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thrill is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrill is trying to stick to Rafael's back but Rafael is turning into Thrill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thrill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rafael.
Thrill has his foot on Rafael's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rafael works his way back into a safe position though.
Rafael lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rafael's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rafael postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thrill is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rafael has his hands clasped together but Thrill extends an breaks Rafael's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Thrill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Jong Thrill!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelito Barraquinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraquinha has chosen The Mamas & The Papas - Dream a little dream of me as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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193 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Hannedy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angelito Barraquinha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraquinha throws a hook but Hannedy blocks it.
Hannedy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barraquinha wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barraquinha tries to get to full guard but Hannedy has control of the leg.
Barraquinha trying to control from the bottom.
Hannedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barraquinha is just riding it out for now. Hannedy eventually gives up the hold.
Hannedy stops Barraquinha from getting back to his feet.
Hannedy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barraquinha is just riding it out for now. Hannedy eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barraquinha pushes Hannedy off looking to stand but Hannedy dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up but Hannedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelito Barraquinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barraquinha.
A leg kick checked by Hannedy.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Hannedy is having none of it.
Hannedy dives in and grabs Barraquinha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barraquinha pushes down on Hannedy's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barraquinha tries to clinch there but Hannedy circles away.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up but Hannedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hannedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Barraquinha tries to sprawl out of it but Hannedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barraquinha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up.
Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hannedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barraquinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hannedy blocks a head kick by Barraquinha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Hannedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hannedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barraquinha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hannedy blocks a leg kick.
Barraquinha throws an overhand right that lands on Hannedy's shoulder, as Hannedy tries to avoid the shot.
Barraquinha lands with an overhand left.
Barraquinha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barraquinha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hannedy avoids the body shot from Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barraquinha was covering up waiting for the punch and Hannedy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barraquinha wants to stand up but Hannedy is controlling him.
Barraquinha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hannedy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hannedy is working an open guard so Barraquinha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barraquinha moves in looking to clinch but Hannedy pushes him off.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch but Hannedy is avoiding it.
Barraquinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Hannedy circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barraquinha lands a head kick. Hannedy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hannedy checks the leg kick.
Hannedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up but Hannedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Barraquinha walks into a stiff left hand from Hannedy.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up.
Hannedy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hannedy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barraquinha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy controlling from the top position.
Hannedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barraquinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hannedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barraquinha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hannedy is one step ahead there.
Barraquinha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hannedy wants to control from the top but Barraquinha keeps moving.
Hannedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Barraquinha. No joy for Hannedy on that attempt.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up but Hannedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Barraquinha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hannedy.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but Barraquinha shows good takedown defense.
Hannedy blocks a head kick by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a leg kick but Hannedy checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Hannedy is having none of it.
Hannedy checks the leg kick.
Barraquinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
Barraquinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hannedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Barraquinha misses with a knee strike.
Hannedy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Hannedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barraquinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hannedy's brow.
Barraquinha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barraquinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Barraquinha.
It looks like Walter Hannedy has been cut.
Barraquinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hannedy is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barraquinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hannedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barraquinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hannedy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barraquinha holds on and takes a little breather.
Barraquinha controls Hannedy momentarily but Hannedy frees himself.
Barraquinha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barraquinha can't keep his opponent in guard - Hannedy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hannedy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barraquinha tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hannedy manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Hannedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Hannedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hannedy scores with a takedown into Barraquinha's guard.
Hannedy trying to control but Barraquinha is working from the bottom.
Barraquinha wants to stand but Hannedy is controlling the position.
Barraquinha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barraquinha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannedy wants to control from the top but Barraquinha keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barraquinha trying to keep a closed guard but Hannedy is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hannedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hannedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barraquinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Hannedy circles away.
Barraquinha wants to clinch.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but Barraquinha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barraquinha takes a swing at Hannedy's ribcage but misses.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Barraquinha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hannedy's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barraquinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hannedy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barraquinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy won't allow Barraquinha to sweep him here.
Barraquinha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barraquinha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannedy drops back looking for a leg! Barraquinha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barraquinha manages to kick Hannedy off! Hannedy jumps back into Barraquinha's guard.
Barraquinha looking to control.
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.
Barraquinha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barraquinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hannedy throws a lazy right hand but Barraquinha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hannedy blocks the body kick.
Barraquinha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barraquinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hannedy shoots for a takedown but Barraquinha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barraquinha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Hannedy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barraquinha.
Hannedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that misses.
Hannedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barraquinha on the side of the head.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Hannedy is having none of it.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hannedy fails to land the takedown.
Hannedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hannedy.
Barraquinha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hannedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barraquinha scores with a head kick.
Hannedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hannedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barraquinha circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Hannedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hannedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barraquinha. Barraquinha obviously looking to wear him down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha moves in looking to clinch but Hannedy pushes him off.
Barraquinha tries to clinch there but Hannedy circles away.
Walter Hannedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barraquinha wants to clinch up but Hannedy keeps it at a distance.
Barraquinha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hannedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Barraquinha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hannedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barraquinha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hannedy somewhat.
Barraquinha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha moves in looking to clinch but Hannedy pushes him off.
Barraquinha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barraquinha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hannedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Hannedy blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha throws a series of punches but Hannedy avoids them all with ease.
Hannedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Barraquinha tries to score with a low kick but Hannedy moves his leg out of the way.
Hannedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barraquinha. Barraquinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Hannedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barraquinha scores with a leg kick.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraquinha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hannedy closes the distance and clinches up with Barraquinha, looking for a takedown. Hannedy pushes Barraquinha against the cage but Barraquinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hannedy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelito Barraquinha dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Walter Hannedy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barraquinha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barraquinha wants to clinch up but Hannedy keeps it at a distance.
Hannedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Barraquinha fails to land with a series of punches.
Barraquinha throws a solid leg kick but Hannedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barraquinha.
Barraquinha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barraquinha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barraquinha thumps Hannedy with a low kick.
Barraquinha thumps Hannedy with a low kick.
Barraquinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraquinha wants to clinch up but Hannedy keeps it at a distance.
Barraquinha tries to clinch up but Hannedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hannedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barraquinha. Barraquinha obviously looking to wear him down.
Hannedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hannedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barraquinha avoids it really well and circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barraquinha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Hannedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hannedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barraquinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hannedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hannedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barraquinha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barraquinha looks to land a left hand but Hannedy moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Barraquinha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraquinha tries to clinch but Hannedy moves out of range.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Hannedy avoids the head kick by Barraquinha.
Barraquinha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hannedy's calf.
Barraquinha is looking to clinch.
Barraquinha tries to clinch there but Hannedy circles away.
Barraquinha throws a head kick that misses.
Barraquinha tries to close the distance and clinch but Hannedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hannedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy trying to pass the guard but Barraquinha defending well.
Barraquinha pushes Hannedy off looking to stand but Hannedy dives back in and keeps control.
Angelito Barraquinha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hannedy is looking for a kimura here.
Barraquinha has one foot on Hannedy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Angelito Barraquinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hannedy dives in and grabs Barraquinha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barraquinha pushes down on Hannedy's head and hops out.
Walter Hannedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barraquinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelito Barraquinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barraquinha 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:49
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelito Barraquinha!
Angelito Barraquinha is the new middleweight champion!
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