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CFC III - Milestone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between kid bengala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Botello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Botello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, kid bengala!
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, John Botello!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
bengala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Botello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bengala somewhat.
bengala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Botello throws out the jab.
bengala shoots for a double leg takedown but Botello sprawls well. He's pushed bengala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Botello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
bengala slips a jab from Botello.
bengala slips a straight right by Botello.
Botello stuffs the takedown attempt from bengala. bengala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kid bengala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botello misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botello misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Botello.
It looks like kid bengala has been cut.
Botello throws a jab when bengala was well out of range.
bengala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Botello.
Botello looks to land a left hand but bengala moved out of range nicely.
Botello throws a hook to the side of bengala's head but bengala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Botello is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bengala.
Botello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. bengala doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botello just misses with a punch to the body.
bengala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Botello.
Botello lands with a hook. bengala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
bengala defending well as Botello loads up on a big left hand.
Botello thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Botello lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bengala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
bengala moves out of range of the strikes.
Botello swings for the body but bengala moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Botello throws a jab when bengala was well out of range.
Botello lands with a shot to the body.
bengala ducks under a wild hook from Botello.
Botello throws a jab but it's blocked by bengala.
Botello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Botello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bengala circles away quickly and effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for bengala. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Botello rushes bengala with punches - bengala moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, bengala goes down! Botello follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Botello!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Flow!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Flow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flow misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flow won't be happy with that.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flow pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Flow!
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva seems keen to control Flow's posture.
Flow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Silva seems keen to control Flow's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muricio Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Flow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Flow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flow tries to clinch
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muricio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flow breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown but Flow circles away easily
and Flow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flow avoids the strikes from the bottom by Silva.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
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Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Flow keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Silva wants to control but Flow postures up.
Flow wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Flow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flow.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Flow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King Flow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in and bounces Flow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Flow wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Flow 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Flow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
It looks like Muricio Silva has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Flow stalling in the clinch.
Flow scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flow trying to land knees to the body.
Flow misses with a knee to the head.
Flow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Flow postures up.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Flow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Flow's back instead.
Flow holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flow knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flow for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flow controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muricio Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muricio Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luis inacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tavares might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immortal Technique - Point of No Return. On his way into the cage it seems that Thiago Tavares has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thiago Tavares seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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177 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, luis inacio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - inacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
inacio instigates a clinch.
Tavares tries for a takedown. No joy.
inacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tavares being controlled against the cage.
inacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
inacio clinches.
Tavares tries for a takedown. No joy.
inacio connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thiago Tavares has been cut.
Tavares drops down looking for an ankle pick but inacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Tavares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but inacio shows good takedown defense.
A head kick from inacio lands but Tavares takes it in his stride.
inacio clinches up against the cage.
inacio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
inacio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
inacio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
inacio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
inacio connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
inacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
inacio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
inacio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
inacio distracts Tavares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
inacio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
inacio pushing down on Tavares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. inacio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by inacio.
inacio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
inacio passes the guard and advances to mount!
inacio is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tavares is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tavares flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. inacio anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tavares and secures both hooks! This could be bad! inacio slips an arm under Tavares chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. inacio has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. inacio is squeezing on Tavares like an anaconda would it's prey. Tavares fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). luis inacio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tad Pohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papi Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tad Pohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papi Romero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohl scores a takedown into full mount!
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
Pohl sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pohl has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Romero is trying desperately to improve position.
Pohl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Pohl controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is desperately trying to improve his position but Pohl has a good base and remains in mount.
Pohl controlling the pace for now.
Pohl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Romero is looking to escape.
Romero is looking to improve his position but Pohl isn't that keen on the idea.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The referee warns Romero that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Romero can't escape the position.
Pohl tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero has one foot on Pohl's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Romero misses with a takedown
and Pohl counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Romero!
Romero looks gassed!
Pohl scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
Pohl landing punches.
Romero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohl trying to control but Romero is having none of it.
Romero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Romero drops back looking for a leg! Pohl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pohl manages to kick Romero off! Romero jumps back into Pohl's guard.
Romero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pohl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Romero has Pohl in his guard.
Pohl tries to stand but Romero is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Pohl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pohl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pohl is pushing Romero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Romero avoiding damage as Pohl throws knees to the body.
Pohl decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Romero slips nicely into half guard.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura but Pohl is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pohl defends it well.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Pohl is trying is best to control the position here.
Romero is thwarting Pohl's attempts to control the position.
Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pohl is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.
Romero is working for a kimura but Pohl is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romero is working for a kimura but Pohl is defending it quite comfortably.
Pohl is concentrating on defense, preventing Romero from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura but Pohl is defending well.
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pohl defends it well.
Pohl is positioning himself well to prevent Romero advancing to mount.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Romero is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Pohl is trying is best to control the position here.
Romero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Pohl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero is thwarting Pohl's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tad Pohl will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pohl closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero wants to improve his position but Pohl is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Pohl there.
Pohl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
Pohl looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pohl stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pohl instigates a clinch.
Pohl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pohl turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohl working the head and body with strikes.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Pohl keeps moving and retains side control.
Tad Pohl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pohl wants to stand but Romero has his arm trapped.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pohl's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pohl moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Romero.
Pohl slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero regains half guard.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Pohl seems content to control.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pohl is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pohl pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tad Pohl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pohl 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Pohl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Moca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga comes to the cage accompanied by DMX. Luis Gonzaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Gonzaga!
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, Frank Moca!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga misses with a takedown attempt - Moca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moca forces Gonzaga back against the cage and clinches.
Moca lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Luis Gonzaga has been cut.
Gonzaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moca smiles and moves away.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moca as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Gonzaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moca counters by clinching up.
Moca manages to break the clinch.
Gonzaga tries for a takedown but Moca circles away easily
and Moca counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonzaga tries to pull guard but Moca won't allow it.
Gonzaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moca pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga stops a takedown attempt from Moca.
Gonzaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moca smiles and moves away.
Moca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzaga misses with a takedown attempt
and Moca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzaga fails to pull guard.
Moca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzaga jumps guard but Moca stands there with Gonzaga around his waist. Gonzaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonzaga jumps guard but Moca stands there with Gonzaga around his waist. Gonzaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moca is pushing Gonzaga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gonzaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzaga jumps guard but Moca stands there with Gonzaga around his waist. Gonzaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moca is trying to drag Gonzaga to the mat but Gonzaga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzaga jumps guard but Moca stands there with Gonzaga around his waist. Gonzaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonzaga decides to pull guard.
Gonzaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moca is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzaga has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Moca is looking to defend but Gonzaga has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Moca! Gonzaga pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Moca taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Gonzaga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paulo Almeida was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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221 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Couture!
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, Paulo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Almeida.
It looks like Hank Couture has been cut.
Almeida cracks Couture with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Couture tumbling to the canvas!
Couture is rocked!
Almeida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Almeida gets to his feet. Couture looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Couture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Couture hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Almeida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weiner Whipple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Bonano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whipple comes to the cage accompanied by Awesome New Metallica Song. Rick Bonano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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256 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Weiner Whipple!
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, Rick Bonano!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bonano. No joy for Whipple on that attempt.
Whipple dives in and grabs Bonano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonano pushes down on Whipple's head and hops out.
Bonano has managed to clinch.
Whipple jumps guard but Bonano stands there with Whipple around his waist. Whipple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weiner Whipple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whipple tries to pull guard but Bonano won't allow it.
Bonano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
It looks like Weiner Whipple has been cut.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
Bonano taking a breather.
Bonano misses with a knee to the head.
Bonano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonano tries a knee to the head but Whipple blocks it.
Bonano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bonano looking to throw knees to the head but Whipple is blocking nicely.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
Bonano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whipple is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bonano to the mat. Bonano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whipple has gone for a leg lock! Bonano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Whipple's guard.
Whipple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonano defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whipple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whipple is breathing heavily.
Whipple has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bonano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Whipple.
Whipple sneaks back into half guard.
Whipple is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonano pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whipple with the active half guard here but Bonano passes nicely into side control.
Bonano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Whipple sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whipple tries to roll over but Bonano keeps him under control.
Whipple looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonano wants to stand up but Whipple has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Whipple looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whipple dives in and grabs Bonano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonano pushes down on Whipple's head and hops out.
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.
Bonano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonano tries a knee to the head but Whipple blocks it.
Bonano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whipple's face.
Whipple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonano walks away with a smile on his face. Whipple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonano rushes Whipple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whipple jumps guard but Bonano stands there with Whipple around his waist. Whipple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonano lands a knee to the head.
Whipple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whipple's face.
Whipple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonano misses with a knee strike.
Bonano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whipple's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Bonano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Weiner Whipple's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whipple shoots for a takedown but Bonano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whipple shoots in for a takedown but Bonano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonano clinches.
Bonano landing knees to the head.
Bonano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weiner Whipple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bonano.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bonano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
Bonano scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whipple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whipple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonano landing knees to the head.
Whipple looking for a takedown.
Bonano is looking to control Whipple's arms but Whipple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonano has his back to the cage.
Whipple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonano lands a knee to the head.
Bonano landing knees to the head.
Whipple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonano scores with a knee to the head.
Bonano looking to throw knees to the head but Whipple is blocking nicely.
Whipple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whipple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whipple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonano smiles and moves away.
Whipple has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whipple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonano rushes Whipple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Bonano.
Bonano is looking to control Whipple's arms but Whipple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonano has his back to the cage.
Bonano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whipple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonano slowing the pace effectively.
Bonano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whipple's face.
Bonano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whipple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Whipple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whipple goes for a takedown attempt but Bonano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonano pushes Whipple up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonano stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whipple tries to pull guard but Bonano holds him up against the cage and eventually Whipple drops back down to his feet.
Bonano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whipple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonano tries to land a knee to the head but Whipple blocks with his arms.
Bonano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whipple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whipple blocks it with crossed arms.
Whipple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonano.
Bonano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whipple tightens his grip and picks Bonano up, before dumping him to the ground. Bonano manages to land in guard.
Whipple postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bonano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Whipple, into his guard.
Whipple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whipple working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonano has passed into half guard!
Whipple with the active half guard here but Bonano passes nicely into side control.
Whipple is looking to regain half guard here but Bonano keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Bonano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Weiner Whipple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whipple tries to keep at a distance but Bonano has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonano scores with a knee to the head.
Whipple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonano misses with a knee to the head.
Bonano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whipple blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whipple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonano lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
Bonano scores with a knee to the head.
Whipple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whipple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weiner Whipple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whipple tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whipple has Bonano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonano with a knee to the head.
Bonano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bonano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whipple has Bonano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whipple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonano tries to land a knee to the head but Whipple blocks with his arms.
Bonano misses with a knee strike.
Bonano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whipple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whipple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonano walks away with a smile on his face. Whipple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonano tries to clinch up but Whipple circles away and keeps his distance.
Whipple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonano sprawls well. Bonano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whipple gets slowly back to his feet.
Whipple takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Whipple's head.
Bonano throws a head kick that half lands.
Bonano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bonano duly obliges.
Whipple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whipple somewhat.
Bonano rushes Whipple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whipple takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonano is struggling to control the position.
Bonano looking to throw knees to the head but Whipple is blocking nicely.
Bonano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whipple drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whipple closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whipple lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whipple drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonano!
Whipple sneaks back into half guard.
Whipple actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Whipple is looking to improve his position.
Bonano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Whipple.
Whipple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bonano wants to stand but Whipple is controlling his arm.
Whipple is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Bonano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonano 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Bonano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yakov gav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and george borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakov gav could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to george borges's chin.
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20
146 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yakov gav!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, george borges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
gav tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from gav.
gav goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
gav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
gav throws a right hand that borges ducks under and follows up with a left that borges also avoids with ease.
Yakov gav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
gav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
borges avoids the head kick by gav.
borges shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
borges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so gav is just riding it out for now. borges eventually gives up the hold.
borges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
borges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
gav is looking to escape.
borges is working for a kimura but gav is defending it quite comfortably.
borges wants to pass the guard but gav is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
borges seems to be working for a kimura but gav defends the submission attempt.
borges prevents gav from standing back up.
borges tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gav throws a head kick but borges moves out of range.
gav is breathing heavily.
gav misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from gav.
A combination from gav does no damage.
borges throws a right and a left that gav avoids nicely.
borges throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Yakov gav has been cut.
borges shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches gav napping and manages to drive through into side control!
borges tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
borges tries to score with some ground and pound. gav controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
borges is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but gav keeps working.
borges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. gav knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
borges trying to control the action but gav is working from the bottom.
borges is working to tighten is grip on gav's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. gav has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but borges is really squeezing tight and eventually gav passes out! borges breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). george borges!
george borges is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Astley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Turtchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Astley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Turtchin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtchin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Astley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Astley leaves Turtchin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Turtchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astley slips under a jab from Turtchin.
Astley rushes Turtchin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turtchin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Astley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rick Astley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Turtchin.
Turtchin looks to throw the jab but Astley is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtchin throws a head kick but Astley moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Astley.
A swing and a miss from Turtchin.
Astley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turtchin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astley moves away.
Astley clinches up with Turtchin and pushes him back against the cage.
Astley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turtchin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turtchin.
Nice body punch from Turtchin.
Turtchin jumps guard but Astley stands there with Turtchin around his waist. Turtchin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turtchin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtchin working hard to break the clinch.
Turtchin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Astley pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astley takes the fight into the clinch.
Astley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turtchin can't get the takedown.
Turtchin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtchin stops Astley from standing up.
Astley is controlling Turtchin's posture.
Astley is looking for a triangle but Turtchin pushes his legs off easily.
Astley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turtchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Astley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turtchin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Astley is breathing heavily.
Astley looking for a guillotine here but Turtchin defends easily.
Astley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turtchin.
Turtchin controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Astley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turtchin throws a nice looking combination but Astley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turtchin throws a lazy head kick
and Astley counters with a big head kick but Turtchin shrugs it off.
Turtchin misses with a hook to the body
and Astley counters with a head kick. That will keep Turtchin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turtchin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Astley as he avoids it easily.
Turtchin misses with a body shot.
Astley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turtchin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Astley sprawls well initially but Turtchin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turtchin wants to pass to mount but Astley is defending the position.
Turtchin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Astley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Turtchin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turtchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astley manages to avoid it.
Turtchin clinches with his opponent.
Astley tries a knee to the head but Turtchin blocks it.
Astley misses with a knee strike.
Astley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turtchin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Astley walks away with a smile on his face. Turtchin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Astley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turtchin stays in close to Astley's body and controls the position.
Turtchin trying to control but Astley is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turtchin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Astley keeping full guard, as Turtchin tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astley keeping moving, preventing Turtchin from controlling successfully.
Turtchin connects with a couple of short punches.
Astley keeping moving, preventing Turtchin from controlling successfully.
Astley is looking for a triangle but Turtchin pushes his legs off easily.
Astley being controlled here, momentarily.
Turtchin stands up and waves to Astley to follow him.
Astley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Astley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtchin.
Turtchin misses with a takedown attempt
and Astley counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Astley is pressed up against the cage. Turtchin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Astley down to the mat. Astley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rick Astley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Turtchin.
Turtchin shoots in for a takedown but Astley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Astley lands but Turtchin takes it in his stride.
Astley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turtchin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Astley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turtchin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turtchin with shots to the head and body - Astley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turtchin controlling from the full mount.
Turtchin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Astley hang on?
Turtchin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Astley is bucking up trying to escape but Turtchin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turtchin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Astley's face.
Turtchin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turtchin avoids the attempt from Astley to control.
Turtchin working the ground and pound effectively.
Turtchin controlling from mount.
Rodrigo Turtchin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turtchin landing strikes from the mount and Astley is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Turtchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turtchin shoots for a double leg takedown but Astley sprawls well. He's pushed Turtchin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turtchin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtchin clinches up against the cage.
Turtchin goes for a takedown attempt but Astley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Astley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turtchin's head.
Turtchin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Astley rather than just go for the knockout.
Turtchin lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy body kick from Turtchin
and Astley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turtchin thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtchin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick Astley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Turtchin.
Astley looks to clinch
and Turtchin counters with a nice uppercut.
Turtchin is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turtchin.
Turtchin drives through and clinches with Astley against the cage.
Turtchin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Turtchin postures up.
Turtchin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turtchin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Astley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turtchin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin stopping the sweep attempt from Astley.
Astley looking for a guillotine here but Turtchin defends easily.
Turtchin stands up and waves to Astley to follow him.
Turtchin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astley drops his hands momentarily and Turtchin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turtchin scores with a three punch combo!
Turtchin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turtchin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Astley counters with a big head kick but Turtchin shrugs it off.
Astley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turtchin.
Turtchin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turtchin shoots for a takedown but Astley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtchin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astley stuffs the takedown.
Turtchin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Astley is trying to defend but Turtchin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Astley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turtchin trying to control the pace.
Astley is defending against the submission attempts here by Turtchin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astley wants to control but Turtchin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Turtchin really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turtchin dives in and grabs Astley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Astley pushes down on Turtchin's head and hops out.
Astley tries to clinch but Turtchin moves out of range.
Turtchin misses with a looping right.
Turtchin throws a jab but it's blocked by Astley.
Turtchin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astley was well out of range. Poor timing from Turtchin.
Astley wants to clinch
and Turtchin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Turtchin with that takedown attempt.
Astley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtchin avoids the head kick by Astley.
Astley stuffs the takedown.
Rick Astley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Turtchin.
Turtchin thows a body shot but no joy.
Turtchin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Astley is looking to sinch up a triangle. Turtchin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Astley's body to avoid the submission. Astley has instead reached around Turtchin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Astley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Astley!
Rick Astley is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Roylance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amilton Mello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mello comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Roylance!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amilton Mello!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roylance misses with a takedown attempt - Mello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roylance misses with a takedown attempt - Mello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roylance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mello sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roylance somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Roylance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roylance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roylance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roylance.
Roylance is breathing heavily.
Roylance is trying to move to mount but Mello reverses beautifully and ends up in Roylance's guard.
Mello drops back looking for a leg! Roylance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roylance manages to kick Mello off! Mello jumps back into Roylance's guard.
Roylance has his foot on Mello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mello works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mello lands a couple of digs.
Roylance looking for a guillotine here but Mello defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mello is pushing down on Roylance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roylance is fighting to maintain full guard but Mello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mello is looking to take a break and control but Roylance is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Roylance actively working from the bottom here.
Mello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roylance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mello trying to control the pace.
Mello moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Roylance.
Roylance tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mello is chipping away with strikes.
Roylance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mello thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mello trying to control the action but Roylance is working from the bottom.
Roylance gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roylance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mello pulls his head out easily.
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.
Roylance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roylance actively working from the bottom here.
Mello is trying to control the action in half guard but Roylance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roylance looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mello moves into the clinch successfully.
Mello gets control of Roylance's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mello will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amilton Mello dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mello lands a nice looking body kick.
Mello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roylance was covering up waiting for the punch and Mello finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roylance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roylance is proving hard to escape from.
Roylance has his foot on Mello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mello works his way back into a safe position though.
Roylance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mello is aware though and is defending well.
Roylance can't keep his opponent in guard - Mello advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mello is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roylance with the active half guard here but Mello passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roylance is looking for a sweep.
Roylance tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mello is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roylance can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mello putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mello wants to control the pace but Roylance is squirming around nicely.
Roylance is desperately trying to improve his position but Mello has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mello lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Mello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roylance is looking to improve his position but Mello isn't that keen on the idea.
Roylance is trying to reverse the position but instead Mello has taken his back - oops!
Mello wants to control but Roylance is keeping busy.
Mello is hanging on to Roylance's back as he tries to escape.
Roylance turns into Mello and is now in his guard.
Roylance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mello won't allow Roylance to pass to mount.
Roylance is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mello reverses the position - he's now on top in Roylance's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roylance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roylance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mello trying to control but Roylance is working from the bottom.
Mello has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roylance to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mello is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roylance pulls down on the head and he's put Mello to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keith Roylance!
Keith Roylance is the new heavyweight champion!
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