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UVT Showcase VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antony Rodrigues Nogueiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Bakanovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues Nogueiro comes to the cage accompanied by Stemm - Face the Pain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antony Rodrigues Nogueiro!
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, Renato Bakanovas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues Nogueiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakanovas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues Nogueiro gets a clinch.
Bakanovas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues Nogueiro misses with a double jab
and Bakanovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakanovas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues Nogueiro sprawls well. Rodrigues Nogueiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakanovas gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigues Nogueiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakanovas with a jab.
Rodrigues Nogueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Bakanovas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakanovas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodrigues Nogueiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigues Nogueiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakanovas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues Nogueiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues Nogueiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues Nogueiro fails to pull guard.
Bakanovas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigues Nogueiro has Bakanovas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodrigues Nogueiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bakanovas tumbling to the mat - Rodrigues Nogueiro dives into Bakanovas's guard.
Bakanovas has momentary wrist control but Rodrigues Nogueiro slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodrigues Nogueiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodrigues Nogueiro looking to pass the guard.
Bakanovas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues Nogueiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigues Nogueiro pushing down on Bakanovas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bakanovas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bakanovas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues Nogueiro is controlling the pace.
Rodrigues Nogueiro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues Nogueiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakanovas is not content to let Rodrigues Nogueiro control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues Nogueiro trying to pass the guard but Bakanovas defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bakanovas tries to clinch but Rodrigues Nogueiro moves out of range.
Rodrigues Nogueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakanovas.
Bakanovas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigues Nogueiro is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues Nogueiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bakanovas counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues Nogueiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bakanovas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bakanovas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakanovas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakanovas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues Nogueiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakanovas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigues Nogueiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakanovas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues Nogueiro, who protects the arm well.
Bakanovas throws an elbow but Rodrigues Nogueiro slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Bakanovas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bakanovas wants to clinch but Rodrigues Nogueiro slips to the side
and Rodrigues Nogueiro counters with a two punch combo.
Bakanovas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bakanovas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigues Nogueiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues Nogueiro is trying to control Bakanovas's posture but Bakanovas avoids it.
Bakanovas trying to control the action but Rodrigues Nogueiro is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues Nogueiro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues Nogueiro wants to control but Bakanovas postures up.
Bakanovas trying to control the position but Rodrigues Nogueiro is working away.
Rodrigues Nogueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigues Nogueiro tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bakanovas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakanovas lands in his opponent's guard.
Bakanovas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues Nogueiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bakanovas has picked Rodrigues Nogueiro up and slammed him! Rodrigues Nogueiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Bakanovas manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakanovas has hold of Rodrigues Nogueiro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rodrigues Nogueiro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bakanovas cranks the arm and Rodrigues Nogueiro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rodrigues Nogueiro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Renato Bakanovas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tindao Sapopemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Bate pesadão as his entrance music. Tindao Sapopemba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tindao Sapopemba!
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, Kevin Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapopemba shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapopemba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sapopemba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sapopemba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sapopemba tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
Sapopemba is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sapopemba is defending well.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sapopemba is looking for a sweep.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sapopemba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sapopemba is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapopemba manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for a submission but Sapopemba manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gracie postures up in Sapopemba's guard and throws a big left but Sapopemba blocks it.
Sapopemba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sapopemba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sapopemba has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie looks gassed!
Sapopemba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sapopemba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Sapopemba lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapopemba stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
Sapopemba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sapopemba blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Sapopemba is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sapopemba trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Sapopemba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sapopemba works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapopemba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Sapopemba tries to clinch up.
Sapopemba shoots and misses
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sapopemba manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sapopemba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapopemba is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sapopemba tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Sapopemba tries to tie him up.
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Sapopemba up, before dumping him to the ground. Sapopemba manages to land in guard.
Sapopemba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Sapopemba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Sapopemba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapopemba has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Sapopemba won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Sapopemba gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapopemba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapopemba is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Sapopemba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kevin Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sapopemba wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Sapopemba tries to pass.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Sapopemba pushes his legs off easily.
Sapopemba trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapopemba wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sapopemba from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sapopemba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sapopemba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Sapopemba in his guard.
Sapopemba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapopemba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sapopemba is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sapopemba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sapopemba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sapopemba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sapopemba's back!
Sapopemba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Sapopemba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sapopemba gets back to full guard.
Gracie stops Sapopemba from standing up.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sapopemba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sapopemba tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Sapopemba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Sapopemba didn't expect that.
Sapopemba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sapopemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sapopemba tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sapopemba 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 one minute gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sapopemba is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sapopemba is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Sapopemba is defending well.
Sapopemba is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
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.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sapopemba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sapopemba lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Sapopemba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Sapopemba's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapopemba tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Sapopemba wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sapopemba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sapopemba wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapopemba trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Kevin Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gracie wants to hold on but Sapopemba pushes him away.
Sapopemba prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Sapopemba stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sapopemba throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapopemba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Tindao Sapopemba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sapopemba is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sapopemba's back instead.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between eL Maste Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). eL Maste Gym 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, in the welterweight 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, eL Maste Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Jones!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gym.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gym shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Gym shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Gym's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gym sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gym has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for eL Maste Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gym counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones blocks a head kick by Gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gym lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Gym checks a leg kick.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Gym tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Gym tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gym is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones jabs at Gym's body.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gym is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gym circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Gym walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gym rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a combination
and Gym counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gym from controlling successfully.
Jones keeping full guard, as Gym tries to pass.
Gym is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gym trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gym advances position into side control!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gym. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gym wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gym throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gym decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Gym pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to stand up but Gym is controlling him.
Jones pushes Gym off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Gym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that eL Maste Gym will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Gym 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gym counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gym takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gym wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Gym avoids the body shot from Jones.
Gym wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gym shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones clinches.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Gym.
Gym closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gym counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones misses with a combination
and Gym counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gym tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Gym has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for eL Maste Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gym throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
eL Maste Gym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gym wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Gym misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gym avoids it really well and circles away.
Gym looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gym closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Good body shot from Gym.
Gym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gym up against the cage.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Gym moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Gym counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gym tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Gym closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Gym pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gym misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gym takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gym closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Gym will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gym closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gym takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Gym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Gym shoots in.
Gym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Gym shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Gym will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for eL Maste Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gym takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Gym.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Gym swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gym.
Jones misses with a combination
and Gym counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gym takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gym misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Gym lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Jones throws a hook but Gym blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gym misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones lunges at Gym with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gym's hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Gym.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gym.
Gym darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Gym throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gym is looking to clinch.
Jones leaves Gym with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Gym sees coming a mile off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Gym shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Yared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuckie Liddiell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddiell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time For War. 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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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Yared!
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, Chuckie Liddiell!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddiell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liddiell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddiell.
Liddiell shoots in but Yared avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Renato Yared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuckie Liddiell.
Yared gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liddiell shoots in but Yared avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liddiell throws a good cross that connects.
Liddiell misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddiell.
Liddiell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yared has his takedown stuffed
and Liddiell counters with a single leg into guard. Yared didn't expect that.
Liddiell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yared has his feet on Liddiell's thighs here. He's pushed Liddiell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Liddiell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Yared!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lank comes to the cage accompanied by The Night. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Lank!
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, Robbie Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlos.
Carlos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Lank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlos shoots in but no luck this time.
Ethan Lank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Carlos.
Carlos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lank's guard.
Carlos looking to pass the guard.
Carlos trying to move into half guard but instead Lank has managed to sweep!
Lank wants to stand but Carlos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carlos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lank stacks Carlos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lank!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos is looking to regain half guard here but Lank keeps moving and retains side control.
Lank just content to control the position.
Lank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carlos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlos gets back to half guard.
Carlos looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lank. Oh but Carlos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lank goes limp - he's gone! Carlos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Carlos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivo Lascasas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivo Lascasas looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivo Lascasas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lascasas at a distance.
Rico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lascasas's head.
It looks like Ivo Lascasas has been cut.
Lascasas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lascasas keeps working.
Rico working the body and head with strikes.
Rico cracks Lascasas with a big elbow.
Rico scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rico creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lascasas taking a bit of punishment here - Rico scoring with strikes.
Lascasas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lascasas wants to control but Rico postures up.
Rico scoring with punches and elbows.
Rico lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lascasas down.
Rico working the head with strikes.
Rico working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lascasas keeps working.
Rico landing strikes.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lascasas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ivo Lascasas's cut is getting worse.
Rico content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lascasas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rico working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rico working the ground and pound.
Rico working the ground and pound.
Rico scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lascasas to see if he's OK.
Ivo Lascasas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rico working the head with strikes.
Jeez, Ivo Lascasas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivo Lascasas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Rico!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobo Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen has chosen volbeat - a warrior's call as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tobo Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen misses with a wild combination.
Ghotha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jensen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghotha trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghotha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghotha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghotha wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha prevents Jensen from getting back to his feet.
Jensen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghotha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Ghotha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghotha is working Jensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ghotha cracks Jensen with a solid left hand.
Jensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ghotha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Ghotha isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghotha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jensen looks gassed!
Ghotha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ghotha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jensen is trying to control the position but Ghotha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Ghotha isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Ghotha lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jensen keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
Jensen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ghotha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jensen has momentary wrist control but Ghotha slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghotha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jensen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ghotha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha working the ground and pound.
Ghotha landing strikes.
Jensen is rocked!
Ghotha scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jensen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ghotha can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghoul Ghotha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with The Greatest blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Ernest Miller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernest Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Dennis Wise has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wise.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wise.
Wise tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Wise misses.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wise looks gassed!
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Miller scores with a jab. Wise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wise misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller rushes Wise with punches - Wise moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Wise goes down! Miller follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enigma - Hello and welcome. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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178 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Lukens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victor misses with a looping left.
Lukens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Johnny Lukens has been cut.
A jab lands there for Victor.
Lukens ducks under a wild hook from Victor.
Lukens tries to clinch there but Victor circles away.
Nice defenses there by Lukens.
Lukens tries to clinch up.
Lukens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lukens's half guard.
Victor wants to stand up but Lukens is controlling the position.
Victor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lukens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukens actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Victor pulls his head out easily.
Victor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lukens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor decides to return to a standing position.
Lukens doesn't manage to clinch there - Victor circles away.
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lukens drives through and clinches with Victor against the cage.
Victor stalling.
Victor goes for a takedown attempt but Lukens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lukens wants to clinch up but Victor keeps it at a distance.
Lukens is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Victor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Victor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Victor is keen to just control but Lukens is a slippery customer.
Lukens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens is trying to get back to full guard.
Victor decides to stand up.
Victor throws out a loose jab but Lukens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lukens blocks a jab.
Lukens clinches but Victor breaks the clinch
and Victor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor stands up from Lukens's guard - Victor perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens looks to clinch
and Victor counters with a stiff right hand.
Victor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lukens!
Lukens is breathing heavily.
Lukens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victor moves to back control.
Lukens tries to escape the position.
Lukens showing good submission defense here.
Victor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lukens hold on?!
Victor is hanging on to Lukens's back as he tries to escape.
Victor is looking for the choke from the back position but Lukens is controlling his hands well.
Lukens tries to roll but Victor sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Lukens's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Victor wants to control but Lukens is keeping busy.
Victor doesn't have the hooks in and Lukens manages to turn into his guard.
Victor has his foot on Lukens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lukens works his way back into a safe position though.
Lukens trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Lukens tries to free his leg and advance position but Victor is retaining full guard.
Lukens wants to control from the top but Victor keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Victor wants to stand but Lukens is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Victor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lukens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lukens tries to clinch but Victor moves away
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Victor misses with a takedown attempt - Lukens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lukens tries to clinch
and Victor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lukens wants to clinch
and Victor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lukens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Victor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lukens!
Lukens has left one of his arms exposed and Victor doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lukens screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cassiano Victor!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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