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Kings Quest 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ping Wong enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Ryan Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ping Wong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Paulo is looking to clinch but Wong is avoiding it.
Paulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulo avoids it really well and circles away.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Paulo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Paulo as Wong shoots in.
Ryan Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Wong.
Wong scores a takedown into full mount!
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulo can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong lands with some strikes.
Paulo tries to buck Wong off but he can't manage it.
Wong content just to control the position here.
Paulo wants to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
Paulo tries to reverse the position but Wong maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo wants to control but Wong is having none of it.
Wong looking to finish Paulo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paulo!
Wong lands a heavy elbow.
Wong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Wong 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.
Paulo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong working Paulo over with strikes here.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulo tries to get out of the position.
Paulo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paulo has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Paulo is trapped and Wong is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wong scores with punches to the body.
Paulo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I looks like Wong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo is trapped and Wong is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Paulo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Paulo is breathing heavily.
Paulo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wong.
Paulo holding both Wong 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
What can Paulo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Paulo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ping Wong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paulo throws a leg kick but Wong checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo leaves Wong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paulo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paulo working the ground and pound but Wong is defending the strikes.
Wong is trying to control Paulo's posture but Paulo avoids it.
Paulo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wong's legs.
Wong sneaks back into half guard.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong manages to get to full guard.
Paulo being controlled here momentarily.
Paulo wants to get up but he can't break Wong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wong managing to control the position.
Paulo stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
Paulo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wong is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.
Wong controlling from the top position.
Wong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paulo is looking to stand up but Wong isn't so interested in that idea.
Wong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulo is retaining full guard.
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ping Wong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wong shoots and misses
and Paulo counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Ryan Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Wong.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulo counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Paulo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wong.
Paulo throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong tries for a takedown but Paulo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ping Wong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wong keeps Paulo under control for a moment.
Wong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paulo.
Wong wants to control but Paulo postures up.
Wong is not content to let Paulo control the position.
Paulo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wong parries the strikes from Paulo easily there. Paulo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wong to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo throws a strike aimed at the side of Wong's head but Wong avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paulo is looking to clinch.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters with a series of strikes. Wong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryan Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Wong.
Wong misses with a takedown
enabling Paulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong shoots and misses
and Paulo counters with a three punch combo that has Wong backing up. Wong nods at Paulo to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryan Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Paulo throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters by clinching up.
Wong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Paulo regains guard immediately.
Wong prevents Paulo from getting back to his feet.
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong prevents Paulo from getting back to his feet.
Wong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Wong won't allow Paulo to get back to his feet.
Paulo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wong controls the pace.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Paulo is keeping the position.
Wong passes into half guard.
Paulo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wong manages to move to mount!
Ping Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ping Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paulo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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 Ryan Paulo.
I think Wong 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ping Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinto Brochado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Neguinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole Neguinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pinto Brochado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cole Neguinho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neguinho misses with a double jab.
Brochado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brochado lands a nice elbow.
Neguinho is trying to break free.
Brochado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinto Brochado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neguinho scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Brochado.
Neguinho throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brochado tumbling to the canvas!
Brochado is rocked!
It looks like Pinto Brochado has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neguinho 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.
Oh Brochado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brochado wants to get back to his feet but Neguinho passes into half guard.
Brochado seems to have got his legs back now.
Neguinho prevents Brochado from standing back up.
Brochado kicks Neguinho off and gets back to his feet.
Brochado is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Neguinho.
No joy there for Neguinho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neguinho connects with a stiff jab that staggers Brochado - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Neguinho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Patron (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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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Patron!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hytthu swivels and escapes.
Hytthu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patron shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Patron trying to control but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
Patron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hytthu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hytthu looking for a guillotine here but Patron defends easily.
Patron trying to control the position from guard on top but Hytthu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patron connects with a couple of short punches.
Hytthu has his foot on Patron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patron works his way back into a safe position though.
Hytthu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hytthu looking for a guillotine here but Patron defends easily.
Hytthu is breathing heavily.
Hytthu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hytthu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Patron uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patron is looking to take a break and control but Hytthu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patron is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hytthu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hytthu is looking for a sweep.
Hytthu manages to get back to half guard.
Hytthu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patron 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hytthu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patron seems to be working for a kimura but Hytthu defends the submission attempt.
Hytthu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hytthu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hytthu tries to get to full guard but Patron has control of the leg.
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.
Hytthu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Patron passes into side control!
Hytthu is not content to let Patron control the position.
Hytthu gets back to half guard.
Hytthu actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patron is working for a kimura but Hytthu is defending it quite comfortably.
Hytthu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Hytthu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Patron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hytthu defends it nicely.
Count Hytthu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hytthu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hytthu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hytthu.
Hytthu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hytthu is looking for a triangle but Patron pushes his legs off easily.
Patron preventing the sweep.
Hytthu working for a triangle but Patron defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patron trying to control but Hytthu is working from the bottom.
Hytthu has his foot on Patron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patron works his way back into a safe position though.
Patron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hytthu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patron trying to control the position from guard on top but Hytthu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hytthu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hytthu is tightening it up a little... Patron has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Patron reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Patron taps out! nice BJJ there by Hytthu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Count Hytthu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Popper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Popper!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
Popper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
Popper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Popper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balboa?
Popper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Popper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Popper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Balboa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Balboa and Popper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Popper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balboa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Popper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Balboa tries to escape but Popper is in control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balboa lunges at Popper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popper's hand.
Popper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popper gets slowly back to his feet.
Popper looks gassed!
Popper shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Rafael Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Popper.
Balboa lands a two punch combo.
Balboa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Popper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balboa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balboa lands an overhand right.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popper.
Rafael Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Balboa catches Popper right on the button with a cross.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Balboa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balboa.
Balboa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Popper's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Balboa scores with a four punch combination!
Balboa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balboa lands with a nice combination. Popper backs away looking to recover.
Popper is rocked!
Balboa cracks a nice hook into Popper's ribs.
Balboa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balboa scores with a nice right hand.
Balboa lands with a straight right. Popper didn't see that one coming.
Popper is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balboa.
Balboa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Popper! Balboa dives in looking to finish! Popper is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Balboa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rad Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hampton (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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184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rad Thibodeaux !
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, James Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Hampton.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Hampton avoids them all with ease.
Hampton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hampton's head.
Thibodeaux moves in looking to clinch but Hampton pushes him off.
Hampton swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hampton walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hampton shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Hampton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux .
Hampton moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Hampton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hampton looks gassed!
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hampton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rad Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hampton.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hampton takes one on the button.
Hampton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux leaves Hampton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Rad Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hampton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Hampton up against the cage.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Hampton avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hampton.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hampton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux looking to throw knees to the head but Hampton is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Hampton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux lunges at Hampton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hampton's hand.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Hampton keeps it at a distance.
Hampton moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Hampton throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux drops Hampton with a beautiful combination! Hampton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thibodeaux is looking for the KO!
Hampton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hampton.
Hampton is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Hampton is having none of it.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hampton seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hampton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux drops Hampton with a beautiful combination! Hampton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thibodeaux is looking for the KO!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hampton falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rad Thibodeaux !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Novaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrado Headbenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novaes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Racionais Mc's - Capítulo 4 Versículo 3. Bruno Novaes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conrado Headbenze's chin.
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202 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Novaes!
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, Conrado Headbenze!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headbenze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headbenze stands up and beckons Novaes to join him on the feet.
Bruno Novaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novaes with a poor takedown
and Headbenze counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novaes's guard now.
Novaes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Headbenze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Novaes is working an open guard so Headbenze takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Headbenze misses with a takedown
and Novaes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headbenze misses with a takedown attempt
and Novaes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Headbenze looks gassed!
Headbenze keeping moving, preventing Novaes from controlling successfully.
Novaes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Headbenze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Novaes has managed to get both his arms back between Headbenze's legs - danger averted.
Novaes trying to control but Headbenze is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headbenze looking for a sweep. Not yet Headbenze, not yet.
Novaes wants to pass the guard but Headbenze is keeping the position.
Novaes working some strikes from top position.
Headbenze had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Novaes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Headbenze Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Novaes's back instead.
Novaes breaks Headbenze's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Headbenze is looking to sweep but instead, Novaes has passed into half guard.
Novaes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Novaes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Novaes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novaes moves nicely into side control.
Headbenze is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Novaes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Novaes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Headbenze wants to get back to his feet but Novaes is dominant here and he's now got Headbenze's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novaes gets his hands free as Headbenze looks to control.
Novaes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Headbenze up.
Novaes 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.
Novaes tries to keep control of the position but Headbenze is staying busy.
Novaes avoiding Headbenze 's attempts to control his hands.
Novaes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Novaes.
Headbenze tries to escape but Novaes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novaes cracks Headbenze with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Headbenze from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Novaes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Headbenze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Headbenze looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Novaes has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Headbenze is in real trouble here. Novaes gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Headbenze is tapping out! Novaes wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Novaes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Even Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernieson comes to the cage accompanied by Its Raining Men. The crowd seem to be enjoying Steven's choice of entrance music: Metallica-Enter Sandman. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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189 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Even Steven!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ernieson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steven fails with the takedown.
Steven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ernieson as he jumps to the side.
Ernieson tries to bum rush Steven with a series of wild strikes but Steven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ernieson tries to bum rush Steven with a series of wild strikes but Steven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steven shoots for a double leg takedown but Ernieson sprawls well. He's pushed Steven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bert Ernieson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Even Steven.
Nice body kick there by Ernieson.
Ernieson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ernieson scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Ernieson.
Ernieson works over Steven's head and body with a nice combination.
Steven looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ernieson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ernieson but Ernieson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steven throws a push kick but Ernieson slaps the foot to one side.
Steven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ernieson.
Ernieson drops Steven with a huge uppercut! Steven drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ernieson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert Ernieson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Tamptino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera-Walk. Ring Dong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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239 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Tamptino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ring Dong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong shoots in but Tamptino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamptino throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong tries to clinch up but Tamptino circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamptino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamptino.
Tamptino misses with a straight right.
Tamptino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dong.
Tamptino misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Tamptino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toby Tamptino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ring Dong.
Tamptino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamptino loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamptino swivels and escapes.
Dong wants to clinch up but Tamptino keeps it at a distance.
Tamptino misses with a wild body shot.
Tamptino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ring Dong has been cut.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong has a takedown stuffed.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tamptino sprawls well. Tamptino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong has a takedown stuffed.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamptino.
Tamptino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Dong with that takedown attempt.
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamptino wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong tries to stand but Tamptino is controlling from the bottom.
Dong looks gassed!
Tamptino wants to stand up but Dong is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dong tries to stand but Tamptino is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Tamptino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Tamptino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ring Dong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good exchange - Tamptino coming out on top.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Tamptino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tamptino lands a big uppercut and Dong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dong looks OK. Tamptino waves Dong back to his feet!
Dong is rocked!
Tamptino connects with a nice cross there... Dong is looking wobbly and Tamptino recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dong to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tamptino jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toby Tamptino!
Toby Tamptino retains his heavyweight title!
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