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Animorphs 3: The Encounter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hossenfeffer has chosen Tik Tok as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Hossenfeffer sprawls well. Von Hossenfeffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. del Mexico gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Hossenfeffer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Hossenfeffer throws a nice head kick!
del Mexico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Hossenfeffer avoids it really well and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
del Mexico is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hossenfeffer lands with a kick to the temple. del Mexico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tiger del Mexico has been cut.
del Mexico closes the distance and clinches up with Von Hossenfeffer, looking for a takedown. del Mexico pushes Von Hossenfeffer against the cage but Von Hossenfeffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger del Mexico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
del Mexico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
del Mexico scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hossenfeffer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Hossenfeffer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
del Mexico is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Von Hossenfeffer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Von Hossenfeffer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer passes del Mexico's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Hossenfeffer passes to side control.
Von Hossenfeffer decides to stand back up. Von Hossenfeffer steps back and let's del Mexico get back to his feet.
Tiger del Mexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Hossenfeffer closes the distance and clinches.
Von Hossenfeffer landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Hossenfeffer obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Hossenfeffer obliges.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Hossenfeffer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has del Mexico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Von Hossenfeffer crunches a lovely knee into del Mexico's ribcage.
Von Hossenfeffer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Hossenfeffer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer connects with a knee to the head.
Von Hossenfeffer landing knees to the head.
Von Hossenfeffer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer is pressed up against the cage. del Mexico has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Hossenfeffer down to the mat. Von Hossenfeffer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Hossenfeffer scores with a head kick.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Hossenfeffer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on del Mexico. That did some damage!
Von Hossenfeffer has closed the distance and engaged del Mexico in a clinch.
Von Hossenfeffer unloads a knee to the mid-section. del Mexico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Hossenfeffer with a knee to the head.
del Mexico is rocked!
Von Hossenfeffer lands a good knee to the midsection. del Mexico won't want to take too many of those.
Von Hossenfeffer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
del Mexico takes a knee to the side of the body.
Von Hossenfeffer connects with a nasty looking knee right to del Mexico's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Hossenfeffer obliges.
Von Hossenfeffer scores with a knee to the head.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer connects with a knee to the head.
Von Hossenfeffer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer connects with a knee to the head.
Oh del Mexico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Hossenfeffer lands a knee to the head.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a big knee! That's hurt del Mexico! Oh, he's all over the place! Von Hossenfeffer lands another knee that sends del Mexico to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Sii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Windsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windsor has chosen Killswitch Engage - This is Absolution as his entrance music. Greg Sii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Sii!
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, Albert Windsor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Sii.
Sii loads up on a big right hand but Windsor slips the punch.
Sii scores with a nice head shot.
Sii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Windsor!
Windsor tries to lock up and control but Sii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sii is landing with some decent strikes but Windsor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Windsor is looking to improve his position but Sii isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Windsor tries to lock up and control but Sii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sii lands a nice shot to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Sii there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sii throwing strikes here but Windsor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sii lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Windsor flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sii landing strikes from the mount and Windsor is in trouble!
Sii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Windsor is rocked!
Sii connects with a bit shot that sees Windsor covering up! More strikes from Sii and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sii is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Sii!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Weese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosco Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Weese!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Weese gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Weese stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weese trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Weese is having none of it.
Weese thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weese drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weese jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weese won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Weese drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weese jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weese with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Weese goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weese shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Weese's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Rosco Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Weese to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but Weese is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weese has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weese there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Weese's head.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Weese avoids nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch but Weese moves out of range.
Weese throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Weese shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Rosco Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Weese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Weese is avoiding it.
Rosco Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson wants to clinch but Weese slips to the side
and Weese counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weese is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weese working some strikes from top position.
Weese postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weese trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weese passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weese trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Weese 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.
Weese looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is not content to let Weese control the position.
Jackson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Weese dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Weese.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weese decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Weese content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weese stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weese trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Weese thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Weese is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weese wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Weese 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Weese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Weese keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Weese is having none of it.
Weese will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson tries to clinch but Weese moves out of range.
Weese swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Weese.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Weese.
Weese shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weese is breathing heavily.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Weese.
Jackson wants to clinch but Weese slips to the side
and Weese counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Weese trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weese is controlling him.
Weese wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Weese looking to pass the guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Weese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Weese circles away and keeps his distance.
Weese just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson rushes Weese and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weese is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Weese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Weese throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Weese keeps it at a distance.
Weese shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Weese shoots in.
Weese tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rosco Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Weese.
Weese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weese missing with knees to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weese misses with a combination
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but Weese moves out of range.
Weese keeps the fight on the outside.
Weese tries a head kick but it misses.
Weese tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson clinches but Weese breaks the clinch
and Weese counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Weese is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weese tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Randy Weese has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Weese has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Weese throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Weese wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Weese wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Weese creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson prevents Weese from breaking the clinch.
Weese goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Weese jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Weese around his waist. Weese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weese wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Weese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weese can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosco Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weese taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Weese tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weese jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Weese around his waist. Weese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weese goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Weese.
I've got Weese winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Weese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Winterbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winterbottom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Flawless" by The Ones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Winterbottom!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winterbottom scores with a body shot.
Winterbottom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Winterbottom with a jab.
Winterbottom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winterbottom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Winterbottom throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Winterbottom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winterbottom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Winterbottom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Winterbottom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winterbottom tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winterbottom. Winterbottom obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Winterbottom.
Winterbottom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winterbottom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winterbottom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winterbottom lands a lovely overhand right.
Winterbottom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterbottom stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Winterbottom. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Winterbottom avoids them all with ease.
Winterbottom throws a shot to the body.
Winterbottom works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Winterbottom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winterbottom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winterbottom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Winterbottom throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Winterbottom throws a head kick that misses.
Winterbottom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark Winterbottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winterbottom scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Winterbottom.
Winterbottom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Winterbottom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Wilson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Winterbottom finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Winterbottom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Winterbottom finds it's target.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Winterbottom circles away.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winterbottom tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Winterbottom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winterbottom throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Winterbottom gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winterbottom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winterbottom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Winterbottom in his guard.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Winterbottom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winterbottom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winterbottom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson trying to strike off his back.
Wilson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wilson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Winterbottom wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winterbottom dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winterbottom.
Winterbottom with a hook.
Winterbottom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winterbottom tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winterbottom.
Winterbottom lands a body shot.
Winterbottom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winterbottom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winterbottom throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winterbottom lands the left hand.
Winterbottom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Winterbottom keeps the fight on the outside.
Winterbottom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Winterbottom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winterbottom lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winterbottom scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Mark Winterbottom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winterbottom thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winterbottom cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winterbottom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Winterbottom avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Winterbottom does no damage.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winterbottom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winterbottom lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
Winterbottom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winterbottom connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
Winterbottom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterbottom scores with a nice right hand.
Winterbottom looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Winterbottom scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winterbottom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winterbottom works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Winterbottom throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Winterbottom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Winterbottom.
Winterbottom scores with a jab to the body.
Winterbottom tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson rushes Winterbottom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winterbottom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson jumps into guard, dragging Winterbottom to the mat.
Winterbottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Winterbottom!
Winterbottom is trying desperately to improve position.
Winterbottom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Winterbottom wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winterbottom stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Winterbottom postures up.
Winterbottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Winterbottom is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Winterbottom but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wilson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Winterbottom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winterbottom is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Winterbottom hang on?
Winterbottom can't escape the position.
Wilson raining down shots from the mount!
Winterbottom is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
Winterbottom is in a horrible position here. Wilson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Winterbottom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winterbottom to the mat! Winterbottom manages to get full guard.
Winterbottom is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winterbottom is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson gets to his feet and stands over Winterbottom, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Winterbottom felt that one! Wilson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Winterbottom from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wilson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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269 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Perry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.
Perry misses with a looping left.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
Perry looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Tyler Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry scores with a leg kick.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Perry as Machado shoots in.
Machado swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Perry is looking to clinch.
Perry scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perry but Perry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry throws a body kick that misses.
Perry is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perry, pushing him back against the cage.
Machado decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to strike from the bottom.
Machado tries to strike from the bottom.
Machado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado is trying to keep Perry in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machado's calf.
Perry scores with a spinning back kick!
Machado is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry lands a head kick that stumbles Machado and the fighters go to the mat.
Machado is rocked!
Perry stands up over Machado, holding on to his feet. Perry throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Machado is out cold! Perry lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Perry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Supernatural Ass Pounder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Thomas!
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, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pounder closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Pounder pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Pounder or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Rocky Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Pounder.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Pounder. Pounder gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pounder.
Pounder tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Pounder's head but Pounder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pounder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pounder.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pounder misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pounder looks gassed!
Pounder fails with a takedown attempt.
Pounder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Pounder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Pounder is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Pounder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is controlling Pounder's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas trying to control here.
Thomas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pounder.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pounder is defended easily by Thomas.
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.
Pounder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pounder.
Pounder fails to land the takedown.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Pounder.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Pounder on that attempt.
Pounder looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Jim Pounder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Pounder moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Pounder with a big right hand and Pounder goes down!
Pounder is rocked!
Pounder has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up.
Pounder is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Pounder is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Pounder seems to have recovered his senses.
Pounder wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Pounder had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thomas wants to stand but Pounder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounder looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Pounder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pounder somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Pounder on that attempt.
Pounder looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Thomas 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.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Pounder avoids nicely.
Pounder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pounder off to one side.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pounder.
Rocky Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Pounder.
Thomas waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Pounder. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pounder to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Jim Pounder has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pounder's guard.
Pounder wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Pounder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pounder on the ground.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to stand but Pounder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pounder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pounder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Pounder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pounder fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pounder.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pounder was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Pounder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pounder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Pounder dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Pounder's head and hops out.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Pounder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounder. Pounder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BOOM! Thomas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pounder. Pounder tries to recover but Thomas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pounder lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Thomas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Birds of War. Ricardo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Tell Me Nothing. 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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19
175 lbs
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20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
Ricardo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Reynolds explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reynolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricardo.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ricardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricardo blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Ricardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ricardo.
A nice combination there by Ricardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ricardo tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reynolds keeps Ricardo at a distance using the push kick.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ricardo looks gassed!
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Ricardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Ricardo persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Ricardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricardo tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Ricardo fails to pull guard.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
Reynolds working Ricardo over with knees to the body.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Ricardo in a clinch.
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!
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ricardo's face.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Ricardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynolds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ricardo's efforts to push away.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Ricardo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ricardo jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Ricardo around his waist. Ricardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a good knee to the midsection. Ricardo won't want to take too many of those.
Ricardo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Ricardo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a front kick.
Reynolds scores with a head kick.
Ricardo tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Ricardo's ribcage.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Ricardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Ricardo in a clinch.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ricardo's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Ricardo lands a jab to the nose.
Ricardo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Ricardo.
Reynolds lands a head kick. Ricardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ricardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds thows a body kick. Ricardo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crunch! Reynolds slams his shin into Ricardo's torso.
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!
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds connects with a high kick.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.
Reynolds darts in and clinches Ricardo up against the cage.
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Reynolds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reynolds scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds has Ricardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ricardo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ricardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Ricardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reynolds plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
Ricardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ricardo.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Ricardo circles away.
Reynolds throws a head kick that half lands.
Dennis Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricardo's sensitive parts.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ricardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricardo is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds scores with a push kick.
Dennis Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds feints and then cracks Ricardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricardo down.
Ricardo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reynolds.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Ricardo tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Ricardo back against the cage.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ricardo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ricardo tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ricardo's face.
Ricardo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reynolds is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ricardo.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricardo jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Ricardo around his waist. Ricardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ricardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ricardo is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Ricardo's ribcage.
Ricardo wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Ricardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ricardo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds slows down the pace here.
Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Ricardo circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds stops a takedown attempt from Ricardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Reynolds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Ricardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reynolds prevents it.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Ricardo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reynolds.
Ricardo has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Ricardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reynolds manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ricardo's face.
Ricardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ricardo being controlled against the cage.
Ricardo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Ricardo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dennis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ricardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ricardo is keen to just control but Reynolds is a slippery customer.
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricardo on the ground.
Ricardo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reynolds defend it? Ricardo steps over the head and cranks it - Reynolds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ricardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Ricardo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erico Munhoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo has chosen Chop Chop Master Onion as his entrance music. Vincent Castillo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erico Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munhoz in his tracks.
Vincent Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Castillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munhoz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castillo.
Munhoz is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munhoz circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillo lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Munhoz crumples to the floor! Castillo milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vincent Castillo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Traveler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traveler's entrance music is Push It To The Limit. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Traveler!
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, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traveler.
Tuomela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tuomela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Traveler circles away.
Tuomela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuomela counters with a straight right hand.
Traveler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tuomela to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuomela takes a swing at Traveler's ribcage but misses.
Traveler has his takedown stuffed
and Tuomela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Tim Traveler has been cut.
Traveler scores with a sloppy right hand. Tuomela should have avoided that one.
Tuomela staying out of range there.
Tuomela lands a really nice looking cross but Traveler seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traveler misses with a double jab.
Traveler throws a combination that misses
letting Tuomela counter with a right hand.
Traveler is rocked!
Traveler throws a series of punches but Tuomela moves out of range.
Oh Traveler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuomela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveler was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuomela.
Traveler seems to have got his legs back now.
Traveler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tuomela pinned against the cage. Tuomela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Traveler ducks straight into an uppercut from Tuomela and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Traveler maanges to regain guard straight away.
Traveler looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela slips nicely into half guard.
Traveler is looking for a sweep. Tuomela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tuomela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tuomela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tuomela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tuomela not doing much here.
Traveler tries to get to full guard but Tuomela has control of the leg.
Traveler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tuomela jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Traveler is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuomela advances to mount.
Tuomela controlling his opponent.
Traveler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tuomela controlling the position easily from mount.
Traveler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuomela looking to control but Traveler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Traveler tries to improve his position but instead Tuomela has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela controlling the position well here. Traveler rolled but Tuomela kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Tuomela go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Traveler wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Traveler right now.
Will Tuomela go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Traveler can't escape the position.
Tuomela slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tuomela avoiding Traveler 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Tuomela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Raimo Tuomela just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuomela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traveler throws a combination that misses
and Tuomela counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuomela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Traveler misses.
Tuomela works Traveler's body with a nice hook.
Traveler misses with a hook.
Tuomela takes a swing at Traveler's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Traveler misses.
Traveler misses with a wild body shot.
Traveler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tuomela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveler was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuomela.
Traveler missing with a left hand there. Tuomela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traveler tries to bum rush Tuomela with a series of wild strikes but Tuomela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuomela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Tuomela misses its intended target.
Traveler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuomela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuomela takes a swing at Traveler's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Tuomela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Traveler doesn't seem phased though.
Tuomela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Tuomela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Traveler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Traveler, as that shot connected.
Traveler scores with a three punch combo!
Traveler misses with a hook to the body
letting Tuomela counter with a right hand.
A big right from Traveler misses.
Tim Traveler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traveler thuds a left hand into Tuomela's body.
Tuomela drops Traveler with a left right combo! Tuomela follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuomela has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Traveler misses with a wild body shot.
Traveler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuomela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Traveler wants to get back to full guard.
Traveler is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traveler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Traveler is pressing down on Tuomela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Traveler looking for a sweep. Not yet Traveler, not yet.
Tuomela wants to control from the top but Traveler keeps moving.
Traveler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Traveler tries to get out of the position.
Traveler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tuomela puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tuomela trying to control the pace.
Traveler tries to get to full guard but Tuomela has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tuomela is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Traveler is just riding it out for now. Tuomela eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tuomela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traveler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tuomela sprawls well. Tuomela wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Traveler gets slowly back to his feet.
Traveler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tuomela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Traveler keeping moving, preventing Tuomela from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveler wants to hit a switch here but Tuomela passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Traveler there!
Traveler is looking to improve his position but Tuomela isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomela looking to control but Traveler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Traveler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Traveler tries to roll but Tuomela sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Traveler right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tuomela's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuomela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Traveler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Good control from Tuomela.
Traveler tries to escape but Tuomela has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tuomela is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Traveler is defending well though. Tuomela let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuomela is hanging on to Traveler's back as he tries to escape.
Tuomela is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Tuomela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Traveler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Traveler blocks a jab.
Tuomela throws a right and a left that Traveler avoids nicely.
Traveler misses with a combination
and Tuomela counters with a three punch combo that has Traveler backing up. Traveler nods at Tuomela to acknowledge the strikes.
Tuomela misses with a wild body shot.
Tuomela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traveler throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuomela.
Traveler missing with a left hand there. Tuomela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traveler misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tuomela to counter with a crisp jab.
Raimo Tuomela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuomela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuomela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Traveler misses.
Tuomela lands a nice shot to the body.
Traveler moves out of range as Tuomela strikes.
Traveler misses with a body shot
letting Tuomela counter with a right hand.
Traveler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomela moves away.
Traveler stuffs the takedown.
Traveler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Traveler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tuomela is trying to defend but Traveler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuomela keeps working.
Tuomela keeping hold of Traveler's head, controlling as best he can.
Traveler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuomela is controlling Traveler's trapped leg to prevent Traveler from advancing to side control.
Tuomela trying to control from the bottom.
Raimo Tuomela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Traveler with the ground and pound but Tuomela uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Traveler postures up in Tuomela's guard and throws a big left but Tuomela blocks it.
Tuomela seems keen to control Traveler's posture.
Traveler postures up in Tuomela's guard and throws a big left but Tuomela blocks it.
Traveler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuomela controlling the position.
Tuomela keeping full guard, as Traveler tries to pass.
Tuomela looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuomela, not yet.
Traveler postures up in Tuomela's guard and throws a big left but Tuomela blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Traveler does no damage.
Traveler misses with a double jab
and Tuomela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuomela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela trying to control but Traveler is working from the bottom.
Traveler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raimo Tuomela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuomela controls from within his opponent's guard.
Traveler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tuomela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Traveler looking for a sweep. Not yet Traveler, not yet.
Tim Traveler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuomela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Traveler is looking to regain half guard here but Tuomela keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traveler is trying to escape the position but Tuomela is controlling the position.
Traveler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Tuomela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuomela has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Tuomela!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Del Homosapien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homosapien kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Buju Banton - Not An Easy Road. Maia has chosen I Get Knocked Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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19
143 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Del Homosapien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Maia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homosapien shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maia is trying to defend but Homosapien finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Homosapien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Homosapien trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Homosapien with the ground and pound but Maia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Homosapien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Homosapien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Homosapien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homosapien wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Homosapien throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Homosapien trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Homosapien.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Homosapien throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Homosapien shoots for a double leg takedown but Maia sprawls well. He's pushed Homosapien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Homosapien swinging wilding here.
Homosapien doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
No luck for Homosapien with that takedown attempt.
Homosapien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Homosapien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maia sprawls well. Maia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Homosapien gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Homosapien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homosapien tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homosapien tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
Homosapien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Maia.
Maia connects with a body shot.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Homosapien.
Homosapien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Homosapien tries to clinch up.
Maia needs to keep his hands up - Homosapien had a free shot at his head there.
Del Homosapien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Homosapien moves away.
Maia lands a nice looking body shot.
Homosapien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Homosapien throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Homosapien as he avoids it easily.
Homosapien misses with a two punch combination.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homosapien was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
No joy there for Homosapien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maia jabs at Homosapien's body.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Homosapien misses with a few strikes there.
Maia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Homosapien rather than just go for the knockout.
Maia's corner calls for a 1-2. Maia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Homosapien misses.
Maia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Homosapien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Homosapien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Homosapien wants to hit a switch here but Maia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Homosapien there!
Homosapien 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.
Thiago Maia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Homosapien fails with the takedown
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Homosapien looking for a guillotine here but Maia defends easily.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Homosapien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Homosapien manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Homosapien's guard.
Homosapien trying to control the position.
Homosapien 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.
Maia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homosapien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Homosapien is really struggling to control Maia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Homosapien wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maia thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Homosapien.
Maia cracks Homosapien with a good jab.
Homosapien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia gets back to full guard.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Homosapien from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Homosapien rolls with it to try and escape but Maia cranks on the arm and Homosapien is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Maia!
Thiago Maia is the new bantamweight champion!
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pop
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