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Fight Galla 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smirilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shifiinity Powel (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Smirilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shifiinity Powel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powel shoots in but Smirilov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smirilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smirilov shoots in and bounces Powel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powel looks gassed!
Smirilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Smirilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Powel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Powel is proving hard to escape from.
Powel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smirilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smirilov trying to control but Powel is working from the bottom.
Smirilov slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirilov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shifiinity Powel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smirilov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirilov.
Alexander Smirilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifiinity Powel.
Smirilov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smirilov tries to move to mount but Powel blocks the move with his legs.
Smirilov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smirilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smirilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Powel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powel keeps working.
Smirilov tries to stand but Powel is controlling his head.
Powel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Powel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powel is looking for a sweep. Smirilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smirilov uses his free foot to push down on Powel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Powel.
Smirilov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Powel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smirilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirilov lands a big shot there that rocks Powel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Smirilov.
Smirilov breaks from Powel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smirilov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Powel is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Smirilov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Powel is surviving well by controlling Smirilov's body position as best he can.
Smirilov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Powel because Smirilov loaded up on that one.
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.
Powel is trying to escape the mount.
Smirilov tries to control but Powel wriggling away.
Powel gets back to half guard.
Powel actively working from the bottom here.
Powel trying to hold on to Smirilov's head to control him but Smirilov postures up.
Powel won't allow Smirilov to pass to mount.
Smirilov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smirilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smirilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirilov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powel tries for a takedown but Smirilov circles away easily
so Smirilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smirilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Powel is retaining full guard.
Powel has his foot on Smirilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smirilov works his way back into a safe position though.
Smirilov throwing strikes from guard but Powel blocks nicely.
Smirilov stands and throws Powel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirilov advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirilov wants to finish this one by submission but Powel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smirilov.
Powel wants to hold on but Smirilov pushes him away.
Powel is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smirilov is staying active.
Smirilov scoring with strikes but Powel is staying in there.
Powel wants to hold on but Smirilov pushes him away.
Powel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smirilov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powel is looking to escape.
Smirilov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Powel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Powel and Smirilov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powel manages to get back to half guard.
Powel trying to control but Smirilov postures up.
Powel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smirilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smirilov wants to free his trapped foot but Powel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powel moves into full guard.
Smirilov trying to control but Powel is working from the bottom.
Powel looking for a triangle here. Smirilov is fighting it but it looks tight! Powel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smirilov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shifiinity Powel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislav Ivanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stanislav Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov connects with a superb combination that knocks Gracie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ivanov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanislav Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary McField (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McField comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - My Hero. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary McField!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Boy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McField has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gary McField has been cut.
McField closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
McField is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boy is trying to drag McField to the mat but McField just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McField has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McField gets control of Boy's arms and successfully pulls guard. McField will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McField throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McField looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Boy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McField controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McField pushes Boy off and gets back to his feet.
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.
Boy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy thows a huge punch but McField dodges it nicely.
McField avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boy.
McField keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McField actively working from the bottom here.
McField wants to improve his position but Boy is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boy throws some wild stikes that McField manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns McField that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns McField that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McField is trying to escape the mount.
Boy looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McField manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McField looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McField trying to control but Boy postures up.
Boy thows a huge punch but McField dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary McField's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McField closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy looking for a sweep but McField has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McField can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boy is looking to escape.
Boy is working to get back to half guard.
McField wants to control the pace but Boy is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McField punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boy is breathing heavily.
McField breaks from Boy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy regains half guard.
McField is trying to work for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Boy is trying to maintain the position but McField is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is staying active underneath McField, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McField is pressing down on Boy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boy is holding on for now.
McField is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boy is just riding it out for now. McField eventually gives up the hold.
McField keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McField lands a nice short elbow.
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.
McField trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McField postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
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.
Boy keeping moving, preventing McField from controlling successfully.
Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary McField dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary McField's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy wants to clinch.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
McField landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McField fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McField tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary McField. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McField wants to break free but Boy has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McField will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy shoots and misses
and McField counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McField. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McField pushing down on Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McField seems to be looking for submissions.
McField passes to side control.
McField staying calm.
McField trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McField has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
McField fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McField tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McField shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
McField feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McField slips nicely into half guard.
Boy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McField is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McField.
Boy punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McField stalling.
McField is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary McField showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McField has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary McField!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Arlindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otavio Arlindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Malone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlindo throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arlindo throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlindo swinging wilding here.
Arlindo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arlindo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlindo has Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
Arlindo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malone.
Arlindo jumps guard.
Arlindo is pulling down on Malone's head to control his posture.
Arlindo wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlindo misses with a few strikes there.
Arlindo swinging wilding here.
Arlindo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arlindo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlindo misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlindo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arlindo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlindo looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlindo as he jumps to the side.
Arlindo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arlindo throws a head kick that misses.
Arlindo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arlindo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Otavio Arlindo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Malone.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlindo.
Arlindo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arlindo jumps guard and drags Malone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arlindo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlindo is working hard here to advance position.
Malone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Arlindo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malone, into his guard.
Arlindo tries to stand but Malone is controlling from the bottom.
Arlindo slips nicely into half guard.
Arlindo not doing much here.
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.
Malone looking for subs from the bottom but Arlindo mounts him!
Malone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlindo controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Arlindo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arlindo lands a two punch combo.
Arlindo throws a one two combo.
Arlindo cracks the inside of Malone's front leg.
Arlindo lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Arlindo.
Arlindo lands a head kick!
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlindo as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlindo with a poor takedown
and Malone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arlindo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlindo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Malone looking for a guillotine from mount but Arlindo is having none of it.
Malone looking for a guillotine from mount but Arlindo is having none of it.
Arlindo wants to control but Malone is having none of it.
Arlindo is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arlindo is on top in guard.
Arlindo is sitting in close to Malone's body. Malone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Arlindo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Arlindo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Malone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Malone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Canarosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Don Canarosta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Canarosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa walks into a straight right hand from Canarosta.
Canarosta closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sousa out cold! Sousa corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Canarosta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bebeto Zanchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bebeto Zanchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Victor Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zanchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zanchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Zanchi.
Zanchi cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Zanchi throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Dos Santos blocks the leg kick.
Zanchi misses with a head kick.
Zanchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zanchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zanchi throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Zanchi's brow.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is in close to Zanchi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zanchi is rocked!
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Zanchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zanchi's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Victor Dos Santos!
Thiago Victor Dos Santos is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bgo OnBangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Don might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iconoclast. The Don had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The Don could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bgo OnBangles's chin.
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bgo OnBangles!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OnBangles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don is looking to clinch.
Don throws a lazy right hand but OnBangles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OnBangles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don throws a lazy right hand but OnBangles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OnBangles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Don waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract OnBangles.
Don changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Don throws a front kick that sends OnBangles stumbling back into the cage.
Don lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Don fakes the leg kick and cracks OnBangles in the body.
OnBangles shoots in for a takedown but Don shows good takedown defense.
The Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bgo OnBangles.
Don throws out a powerful jab.
OnBangles clinches up with Don and pushes him back against the cage.
OnBangles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Don gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OnBangles looking for a takedown.
OnBangles looks gassed!
Don prevents a takedown attempt there.
Don tries to break the clinch but OnBangles is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnBangles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Don is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Don gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OnBangles.
Don can't break the clinch.
OnBangles blocking some punches.
OnBangles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Don smiles and moves away.
Don fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Don connects with a single shot there.
OnBangles avoids the body shot from Don.
OnBangles avoids the head kick by Don.
Don lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Don lands an impressive looking overhand right. OnBangles doesn't seem phased though.
OnBangles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Don tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OnBangles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Don is trying to stand up here but OnBangles is controlling him well.
OnBangles prevents Don from improving his position.
Don wants to get back to his feet.
Don tries to roll over but OnBangles keeps him under control.
Don pushes OnBangles off looking to stand but OnBangles dives back in and keeps control.
OnBangles wants to control but Don is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Don clobbers OnBangles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OnBangles fails to land the takedown.
Don lands a head kick. OnBangles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
OnBangles defending well as Don loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnBangles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OnBangles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Don lands with a thumping leg kick.
Don scores with a decent looking hook.
Don digs a good body shot into OnBangles's ribs.
Don misses with a double jab.
OnBangles fails to land the takedown.
Don closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Don works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OnBangles is looking to regain half guard here but Don keeps moving and retains side control.
Don moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
OnBangles tries to bench press Don off him but Don keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnBangles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Don tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
OnBangles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OnBangles is trying to control Don's posture but Don avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Don scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OnBangles doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Don looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OnBangles circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Don.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OnBangles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Don wants to get up but he can't break OnBangles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Don dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Don tries to close the distance and clinch but OnBangles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OnBangles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Don but Don pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OnBangles shoots in and bounces Don off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Don keeping moving, preventing OnBangles from controlling successfully.
Don wants to stand up but OnBangles is controlling him.
OnBangles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OnBangles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OnBangles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Don wants to stand but OnBangles is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OnBangles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OnBangles trying to control but Don is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Don pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Don scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Don finds it's target.
A left lands for Don.
Don listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Don tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OnBangles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Don wants to get back to his feet.
OnBangles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Don tries to kick OnBangles off but OnBangles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnBangles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OnBangles seems to be working for a kimura but Don defends the submission attempt.
Don tries to kick OnBangles off but OnBangles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OnBangles trying to control from half guard but Don is working away.
Don looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OnBangles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
OnBangles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OnBangles seems to be working for a kimura but Don defends the submission attempt.
OnBangles trying to mount his opponent but Don defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnBangles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OnBangles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Don wants to control but OnBangles is keeping busy.
Don is looking to escape.
Don is defending against the submission attempts here by OnBangles.
Don kicks OnBangles off and gets back to his feet.
Don moves in looking to clinch but OnBangles pushes him off.
Bgo OnBangles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OnBangles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Don is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bgo OnBangles has got the better of the ground game so far.
OnBangles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OnBangles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OnBangles trying to control the position from guard on top but Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don wants to get back to his feet but OnBangles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bgo OnBangles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
OnBangles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Don to the mat! Don manages to get full guard.
OnBangles stays in close to Don's body and controls the position.
OnBangles wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Don is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OnBangles is controlling him.
OnBangles 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.
OnBangles won't allow Don to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OnBangles is looking to work some ground and pound but Don has wrist control.
Don looking to control.
Don knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OnBangles on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Don as OnBangles shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don moves away from the strike by OnBangles.
A lazy left from Don finds it's target.
OnBangles ducks right into an uppercut from Don.
Don misses with a head kick.
OnBangles moves into range and clinches up with Don.
Don wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OnBangles keeps control of Don as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OnBangles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Don prevents it.
OnBangles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Don walks away with a smile on his face. OnBangles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Don has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bgo OnBangles.
A punch combination from Don misses.
A swing and a miss from Don.
OnBangles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OnBangles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don shoots in looking for a takedown. OnBangles tries to sprawl out of it but Don keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OnBangles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OnBangles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Don wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OnBangles lands a nice forearm strike.
OnBangles has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Don!
OnBangles looking to finish with strikes here!
Don can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnBangles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
OnBangles with the ground and pound from mount.
OnBangles working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
You get the feeling that Don really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Don working to try and regain half guard.
Don is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
OnBangles has hold of Don's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Don manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OnBangles looking for a guillotine from mount but Don is having none of it.
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.
OnBangles won't let Don get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Don is looking to get to half guard.
OnBangles is going olschool here, as he tries to force Don to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Don shrugs it off.
OnBangles throwing strikes here but Don is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
OnBangles looking to control but Don is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Don is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Don is trying desperately to improve position.
OnBangles has hold of Don's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Don manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OnBangles is going olschool here, as he tries to force Don to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Don shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bgo OnBangles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OnBangles 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bgo OnBangles!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McCowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Van Hallen - Running With The Devil. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCowan's choice of entrance music: I Will Not Bow. Joey Ryan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joey Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony McCowan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan tries to clinch but McCowan moves out of range.
Ryan clinches.
Ryan misses with a knee to the head.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Ryan blocks a head kick by McCowan.
McCowan misses with a head kick.
McCowan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan avoiding damage as McCowan throws knees to the body.
Ryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCowan blocks it with crossed arms.
McCowan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but McCowan has double underhooks.
Ryan wants to break free but McCowan has control.
McCowan lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
Ryan wants a takedown.
McCowan prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on McCowan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCowan keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCowan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCowan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCowan stalls.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but McCowan is controlling the position.
Ryan throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan letting McCowan take a breather here.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCowan'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.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but McCowan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan cracks McCowan with a nice body shot.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan wants to break free but McCowan has control.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan trying to stall but McCowan improves his position.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan is trying to break free.
McCowan misses with a knee strike.
McCowan scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCowan prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
McCowan misses with a knee strike.
McCowan lands an uppercut.
McCowan lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
McCowan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
McCowan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCowan lands a nice elbow.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A knee to the head by McCowan.
McCowan'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.
Ryan can't break the clinch.
McCowan slows down the pace here.
McCowan landing knees to the head.
McCowan'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.
McCowan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCowan lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCowan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony McCowan.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCowan has managed to clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on McCowan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCowan lands a shoulder strike.
McCowan stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony McCowan.
McCowan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McCowan there.
McCowan lands a jab-cross combination.
McCowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCowan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ryan will feel that in the morning.
McCowan throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
McCowan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and McCowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCowan circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCowan counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCowan counters with a right hand to the body.
McCowan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from McCowan.
Tony McCowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCowan counters with a head kick. That will keep Ryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryan tries to clinch up
letting McCowan counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McCowan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
McCowan trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but McCowan has double underhooks.
McCowan'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.
McCowan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Ryan closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCowan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ryan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and McCowan counters with a nice leg kick.
McCowan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan avoids the head kick by McCowan.
Joey Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCowan thuds his shin into the meat of Ryan's side.
McCowan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCowan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by McCowan as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCowan throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
McCowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCowan can pounce on him.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCowan pinned against the cage. McCowan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from McCowan.
McCowan clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
McCowan has Ryan pressed against the cage.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCowan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from McCowan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCowan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCowan looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
McCowan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCowan trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCowan misses with a knee to the head.
McCowan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCowan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan wants to clinch
and McCowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCowan throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from McCowan both land. Nice combination.
McCowan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCowan lands an overhand right.
Ryan darts in trying to clinch
and McCowan counters with a body kick.
Ryan looks to clinch
and McCowan counters by clinching up.
McCowan avoiding damage.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCowan throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCowan counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
Ryan darts in trying to clinch
and McCowan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCowan.
McCowan tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan misses with a knee to the head.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan avoiding damage as McCowan throws knees to the body.
McCowan stalls.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCowan tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
McCowan gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but McCowan won't allow it.
McCowan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but McCowan keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCowan is looking to control Ryan's arms but Ryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCowan has his back to the cage.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCowan throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
McCowan lands a high kick!
Ryan darts in trying to clinch
and McCowan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCowan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and McCowan counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryan wants to clinch but McCowan slips to the side
and McCowan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryan tries for a takedown but McCowan circles away easily
and McCowan counters with a solid body kick.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and McCowan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McCowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by McCowan. That's going to slow Ryan down.
McCowan circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCowan counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
McCowan throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCowan darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
McCowan pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by McCowan.
McCowan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCowan keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCowan misses with a knee to the head.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but McCowan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCowan stalling.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but McCowan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCowan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCowan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCowan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCowan keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCowan lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from McCowan.
Ryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCowan landing knees to the body.
McCowan looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but McCowan is controlling the position.
McCowan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryan is keeping busy.
McCowan misses with a knee strike.
That's two 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.
Ryan tightens his grip and picks McCowan up, before dumping him to the ground. McCowan manages to land in guard.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan postures up in McCowan's guard and throws a big left but McCowan blocks it.
McCowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joey Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but McCowan blocks nicely.
Ryan throws and elbow that misses. McCowan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by McCowan!
McCowan is standing up over Ryan. Ryan looks to escape but McCowan dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCowan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ryan wants to clinch but McCowan slips to the side
and McCowan moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ryan throws an elbow but misses.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCowan lands an elbow just above Ryan 's eye.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCowan taking a breather.
Knees to the body from McCowan.
Tony McCowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
McCowan lands with a light punch inside.
McCowan connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCowan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by McCowan.
McCowan slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCowan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but McCowan is controlling the position.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCowan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but McCowan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan tries to pull guard but McCowan holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCowan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony McCowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCowan 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony McCowan!
Tony McCowan is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giles Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giles Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards which made him look bad.
Giles Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Evans.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edwards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
Edwards clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
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.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edwards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Evans has Edwards pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Evans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Edwards tumbling to the mat - Evans dives into Edwards's guard.
Edwards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edwards trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Evans wants to stand but Edwards is controlling his posture from full guard.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evans's guard now.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Evans is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Edwards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giles Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Evans is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Evans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Evans striking off his back but it's not causing Edwards any problems.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Edwards wants to free his trapped foot but Evans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
Evans working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans 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.
Evans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Edwards distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans wriggles free and stands up.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but Evans shrugs it off.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a head kick.
Giles Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Evans.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a head kick. That will keep Evans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Evans looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
Edwards misses with a knee to the head.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Giles Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Edwards misses with an elbow strike.
Edwards can't get the takedown.
Evans keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans lands a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edwards striking off his back but it's not causing Evans any problems.
Evans won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Evans distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards striking off his back but it's not causing Evans any problems.
Ryan Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Evans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edwards tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edwards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Edwards dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards landing strikes from the mount.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Edwards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edwards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
Edwards forces his way into half guard.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Edwards working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edwards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
Evans takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edwards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edwards.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giles Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giles Edwards!
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