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Kings Quest 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog Hercules has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Hercules!
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, Roger Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hercules looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to control but can't.
Hercules will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lorenzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hercules is keen to just control but Lorenzo is a slippery customer.
Lorenzo wants to control but Hercules is keeping busy.
Lorenzo won't allow Hercules to pass to mount.
Hercules trying to advance position but Lorenzo counters by regaining guard.
Lorenzo keeping moving, preventing Hercules from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hercules blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hercules slips under a jab from Lorenzo.
Hercules lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hercules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hercules closes the distance and clinches up with Lorenzo, looking for a takedown. Hercules pushes Lorenzo against the cage but Lorenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hercules will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hercules takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hercules is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
A big right from Lorenzo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzo tries to avoid it but Hercules manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzo to the ground. Lorenzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hercules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzo.
Lorenzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Hercules gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lorenzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hercules keeping moving, preventing Lorenzo from controlling successfully.
Lorenzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lorenzo postures up and lands a big shot to Hercules's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules keeping full guard, as Lorenzo tries to pass.
Hercules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Hercules wants to control from the top but Lorenzo keeps moving.
Hercules wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lorenzo is controlling Hercules's posture.
Lorenzo wants to sweep here but Hercules controlling him for the moment.
Lorenzo is trying to control the position but Hercules postures up.
Hercules preventing the sweep.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hercules postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorenzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hercules tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lorenzo lands a with a good body shot.
Hercules wants to clinch.
Hercules tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lorenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hercules staying out of range there.
Lorenzo swings for the body but Hercules moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hercules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Lorenzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hercules is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Hercules avoids the body shot from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hercules was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorenzo.
Hercules showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lorenzo.
Hercules tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hercules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules closes the distance and clinches.
Hercules is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lorenzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lorenzo looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hercules is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hercules.
Lorenzo stops a takedown attempt from Hercules.
A knee to the head by Hercules.
Hercules has Lorenzo pushed against the cage.
Hercules gets underhooks to prevent Lorenzo's takedown attempt.
Hercules lands a knee to the head.
Hercules trying to land knees to the body.
Hercules works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hercules postures up.
Lorenzo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hercules puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lorenzo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep. Hercules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hercules seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hercules sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hercules dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lorenzo. That did some damage!
Lorenzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hercules rather than just go for the knockout.
Hercules slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
Hercules wants to clinch.
Hercules rushes Lorenzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Hercules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lorenzo avoids it.
The referee calls for Hercules to work.
Hercules misses with a knee strike.
Lorenzo stops a takedown attempt from Hercules.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Hercules. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Hercules.
Hercules is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lorenzo wants to break free but Hercules has control.
Lorenzo has Hercules pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hercules manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hercules tries to land a knee to the head but Lorenzo blocks with his arms.
Hercules effectively controlling the action here.
Hercules with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Roger Lorenzo has been cut.
Hercules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lorenzo is defending well for now.
Lorenzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hercules lands with a light punch inside.
Hercules lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hercules.
Hercules lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hercules prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Hercules dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Lorenzo's cut.
That's time! Hercules's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hercules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Hercules both land. Nice combination.
Hercules fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hercules misses with a head kick.
Hercules wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Hercules wants to clinch up but Lorenzo keeps it at a distance.
Dog Hercules is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hercules tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Hercules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hercules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo throws a jab when Hercules was well out of range.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hercules.
Hercules fails with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Hercules fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lorenzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hercules tries to clinch up but Lorenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Lorenzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hercules is just out of range.
Hercules throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lorenzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hercules.
Hercules ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lorenzo throws a body punch but Hercules moves out of range.
Hercules is looking to clinch but Lorenzo is avoiding it.
Hercules shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzo shows good takedown defense.
Lorenzo misses with a looping right.
Hercules misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dog Hercules. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lorenzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hercules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lorenzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lorenzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hercules's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hercules wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lorenzo.
Hercules wants to hold on but Lorenzo pushes him away.
Lorenzo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hercules's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lorenzo.
Hercules really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hercules tries to lock up and control but Lorenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lorenzo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenzo landing shots from mount.
Lorenzo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lorenzo controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lorenzo working Hercules over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Lorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lorenzo 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Lorenzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomko Trupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mozack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trupu comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack I Stand Alone. Jerry Mozack has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomko Trupu!
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, Jerry Mozack!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozack tries for a takedown but Trupu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trupu lands a left and a right that send Mozack crashing to the mat, dazed. Trupu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mozack is rocked!
It looks like Jerry Mozack has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trupu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trupu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mozack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mozack looks gassed!
Trupu tries to land a front kick but Mozack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trupu tries to clinch there but Mozack circles away.
Trupu feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mozack crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomko Trupu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Coves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No More Heroes. Neil Holmes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joao Coves's chin.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Holmes!
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, Joao Coves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Coves misses.
A combination from Coves does no damage.
Coves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.
Coves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coves is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Coves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coves throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Coves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coves tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Coves is trying to stand back up but Holmes is controlling him
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coves is staying active underneath Holmes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmes lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Joao Coves has been cut.
Holmes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coves's guard.
Holmes pushes down on Coves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coves looks gassed!
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Coves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Coves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Coves is defending well.
Coves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Coves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holmes pulls his head out easily.
Holmes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Coves is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neil Holmes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maik Pellicciai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and macuco piredda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maik Pellicciai!
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, macuco piredda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellicciai looks to land a combination but piredda avoids it well.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
piredda dodges the punch combination from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellicciai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from piredda.
Pellicciai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pellicciai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maik Pellicciai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but piredda has him pressed against the cage.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
piredda drags the fight down to the ground.
piredda is looking to stand up but Pellicciai isn't so interested in that idea.
piredda keeping moving, preventing Pellicciai from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellicciai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
piredda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
piredda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pellicciai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellicciai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
piredda keeping moving, preventing Pellicciai from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pellicciai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellicciai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but piredda circles away quickly and effectively.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pellicciai throws a series of punches but piredda avoids them all with ease.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pellicciai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
piredda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pellicciai throws a one two combo.
Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by piredda.
Pellicciai lands a two punch combo.
Pellicciai throws a nice looking combination but piredda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai throws a nice looking combination but piredda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
piredda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pellicciai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
piredda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pellicciai misses with a wild combination.
piredda walks into a stiff left hand from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
Pellicciai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
piredda throws a head kick that misses.
Pellicciai misses with the combination.
Pellicciai misses with a few strikes there.
Pellicciai throws a right hand that piredda ducks under and follows up with a left that piredda also avoids with ease.
piredda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pellicciai circles away.
Maik Pellicciai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of macuco piredda.
Pellicciai scores with a decent looking hook.
Pellicciai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai misses with a few strikes there.
Pellicciai keeps the fight on the outside.
piredda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pellicciai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pellicciai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
piredda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pellicciai defends it nicely.
piredda fails with an attempt to clinch.
piredda shoots in and drives through. Pellicciai sprawls well.
Pellicciai misses with the combination.
Pellicciai moves into range and clinches up with piredda.
piredda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but piredda has him pressed against the cage.
Pellicciai can't break the clinch.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but piredda has him pinned against the cage.
Pellicciai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
piredda has Pellicciai pressed against the cage, preventing Pellicciai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
piredda prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Pellicciai is fighting off a takedown attempt but piredda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pellicciai to the mat. Pellicciai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
piredda wants to stand but Pellicciai is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but piredda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pellicciai has his foot on piredda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. piredda works his way back into a safe position though.
Pellicciai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. piredda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pellicciai wants to sweep here but piredda controlling him for the moment.
Pellicciai looking for a guillotine here but piredda defends easily.
Pellicciai looking for a sweep. Not yet Pellicciai, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maik Pellicciai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pellicciai throws a right and a left that piredda avoids nicely.
Pellicciai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
piredda wants to clinch.
Pellicciai misses with a two punch combination.
Pellicciai slips a jab and a cross from piredda.
Maik Pellicciai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellicciai lands a jab-cross combination.
Pellicciai misses with a two punch combination.
Pellicciai scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellicciai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by piredda. That's going to slow Pellicciai down.
Pellicciai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Pellicciai misses.
Pellicciai fails with the takedown.
piredda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pellicciai as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
piredda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pellicciai pinned against the cage. Pellicciai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
piredda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pellicciai but Pellicciai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maik Pellicciai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of macuco piredda.
piredda closes the distance and clinches up with Pellicciai, looking for a takedown. piredda pushes Pellicciai against the cage but Pellicciai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Pellicciai misses.
Pellicciai tries to bum rush piredda with a series of wild strikes but piredda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
piredda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pellicciai as he jumps to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from piredda. Pellicciai shrugs it off though.
Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by piredda.
Danga de danga de dang - Pellicciai scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
piredda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai works over piredda's head and body with a nice combination.
piredda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pellicciai's waist but Pellicciai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing piredda off to one side.
Pellicciai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
piredda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pellicciai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
piredda connects with a solid leg kick.
piredda tries to clinch but Pellicciai is having none of it.
Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellicciai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but piredda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pellicciai leaves piredda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
piredda is breathing heavily.
piredda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pellicciai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and piredda counters with a single leg into guard. Pellicciai didn't expect that.
Pellicciai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellicciai landing strikes from the mount and piredda is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai has hold of piredda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and piredda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
piredda is bucking up trying to escape but Pellicciai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pellicciai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pellicciai sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
piredda can't escape the position.
Pellicciai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but piredda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pellicciai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
piredda is looking to reverse the position.
Pellicciai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by piredda, who protects the arm well.
Pellicciai working away.
Pellicciai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by piredda, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on piredda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maik Pellicciai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pellicciai misses with a two punch combination.
piredda shoots in but Pellicciai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
piredda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pellicciai is fending him off so far but piredda persists. Nope, Pellicciai circles away and we're back to standing.
piredda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pellicciai pinned against the cage. Pellicciai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maik Pellicciai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of macuco piredda.
piredda slips a jab and a cross from Pellicciai.
piredda looks to land a right hand but Pellicciai moved out of range.
Pellicciai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pellicciai throws a nice looking combination but piredda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Pellicciai.
piredda is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
piredda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
piredda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pellicciai swivels and escapes.
piredda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellicciai circles away from the clinch attempt.
piredda wants to clinch.
Pellicciai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellicciai throws a right hand that piredda ducks under and follows up with a left that piredda also avoids with ease.
Pellicciai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
piredda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pellicciai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from piredda.
Pellicciai throws a right hand that piredda ducks under and follows up with a left that piredda also avoids with ease.
Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by piredda.
piredda closes the distance but Pellicciai moves to the side
and Pellicciai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pellicciai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pellicciai blocks the strikes from piredda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai stops piredda from getting back to his feet.
Pellicciai 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.
Pellicciai is trying to work for a kimura but piredda is defending well.
piredda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
piredda looking to control.
Pellicciai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and piredda dives on top into guard.
Pellicciai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. piredda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. piredda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai is looking for a triangle but piredda pushes his legs off easily.
macuco piredda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pellicciai controls piredda momentarily but piredda frees himself.
Pellicciai has his foot on piredda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. piredda works his way back into a safe position though.
piredda wants to control from the top but Pellicciai keeps moving.
Pellicciai is looking for a triangle but piredda pushes his legs off easily.
Pellicciai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
piredda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pellicciai's guard.
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.
piredda not doing much here.
piredda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
piredda tries to stand and escape but Pellicciai is controlling the position.
piredda trying to pass the guard but Pellicciai defending well.
Pellicciai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but piredda pulls his head out easily.
piredda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maik Pellicciai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pellicciai trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maik Pellicciai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pellicciai 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maik Pellicciai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Alejara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejara comes to the cage accompanied by I´m in Miami Bitch. Barry Obomba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Alejara!
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, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejara. Alejara gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejara shoots in for a double leg but Obomba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Obomba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alejara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Alejara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obomba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Obomba trying to control the position from guard on top but Alejara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obomba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Obomba is in close to Alejara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obomba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Obomba landing some decent shots from guard.
Obomba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alejara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obomba has Alejara in his guard.
Alejara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alejara won't allow Obomba to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Obomba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obomba keeping moving, preventing Alejara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obomba is on top in guard.
Obomba scoring with some ground and pound.
Obomba prevents Alejara from getting back to his feet.
Alejara is breathing heavily.
Obomba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alejara wants to stand and escape but Obomba is having none of it.
Alejara has momentary wrist control but Obomba slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba landing some decent shots from guard.
Obomba trying to control the position from guard on top but Alejara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obomba connects with a couple of short punches.
Alejara wants to stand but Obomba is controlling the position.
Alejara can't keep his opponent in guard - Obomba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alejara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obomba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obomba moves into full mount! Alejara won't be happy about that!
Obomba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alejara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Obomba landing shots from mount.
Obomba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alejara looks a forlorn figure.
Obomba cracks Alejara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alejara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Obomba lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obomba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Obomba looking to finish Alejara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alejara!
Obomba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obomba breaks from Alejara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Obomba.
Alejara wants to try and get back to his feet.
Obomba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alejara is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alejara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obomba with shots to the head and body - Alejara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obomba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Obomba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alejara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Obomba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alejara looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obomba scoring with strikes but Alejara is staying in there.
Obomba working Alejara over with strikes here.
Alejara trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Obomba 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.
Alejara tries to keep at a distance but Obomba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obomba pulls guard successfully.
Alejara wants to control from the top but Obomba keeps moving.
Alejara looking to sit in guard and control but Obomba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alejara keeping moving, preventing Obomba from controlling successfully.
Alejara has momentary wrist control but Obomba slips an elbow through the middle.
Obomba works over Alejara with some ground and pound from guard.
Obomba won't allow Alejara to get back to his feet.
Obomba is in close to Alejara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alejara wants to stand but Obomba is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejara can't keep his opponent in guard - Obomba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obomba lands with a punch from half guard.
Obomba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obomba connects with a nice short shot to Alejara's temple.
Obomba moves into full mount! Alejara won't be happy about that!
Obomba has hold of Alejara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alejara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Obomba quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Obomba but it's paid off an Alejara is forced to tap! Nice work by Obomba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Obomba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winter Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winter Jorge!
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, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva clinches up with Jorge and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorge.
It looks like Jose Silva has been cut.
Jorge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Jorge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winter Jorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Jorge lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is trying to drag Jorge to the mat but Jorge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jorge wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Jorge tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Jorge.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jorge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Jorge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorge lands a body shot.
Silva looks gassed!
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to clinch up but Jorge circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Jorge shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorge connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Jorge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jorge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jorge stalling.
Jorge slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Jorge stalling.
Silva is in trouble now - Jorge has advanced to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jorge cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Jorge's attempts to control the action.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jorge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Jorge eventually gives up the hold.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Jorge controlling him for the moment.
Silva working for a triangle but Jorge defends it easily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Jorge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jorge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jorge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jorge shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva clinches.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva clinches up with Jorge and pushes him back against the cage.
Jorge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jorge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jorge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winter Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Jorge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jorge off to one side.
Jorge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jorge keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva works over Jorge with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jorge trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Jorge looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorge, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva shoots in but Jorge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Jorge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorge looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorge.
Jorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jorge was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jorge has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Jorge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva distracts Jorge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge 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.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Jorge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Jorge blocks nicely.
Jorge 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jorge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Jorge moves into the clinch.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jorge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winter Jorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Jorge is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jorge avoid being mounted?
Jorge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge punch but Jorge dodges it nicely.
Jorge is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jorge trying to control here.
Jorge tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Jorge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is thwarting Jorge's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva clinches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jorge successfully pulls guard.
Jorge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Silva's cut.
That's time! Jorge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva is working for takedown but Jorge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jorge breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jorge some visible discomfort.
Silva lands an elbow.
Jorge on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jorge regains half guard.
Jorge trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge gets full guard.
Jorge is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Jose Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Jorge's legs - danger averted.
Silva trying to control but Jorge is working from the bottom.
Jorge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the position.
Jorge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Jorge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is pushing down on Jorge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jorge is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Jorge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking to advance position but Jorge won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jorge circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jorge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorge scoring with some ground and pound.
Jorge decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Jorge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jorge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva tries to buck Jorge off but Jorge is having none of it.
Jorge cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Jorge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jorge connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Winter Jorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jorge counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Jorge counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge stands up.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winter Jorge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jorge 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winter Jorge!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Carlos Rafael enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Larsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Larsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rafael fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafael tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Larsson is looking to clinch but Rafael is avoiding it.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
Rafael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Larsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rafael with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rafael feints and as Larsson raises his hands in defense, Rafael changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rafael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rafael looks gassed!
Larsson is trying to control the position but Rafael postures up.
Larsson pulls Rafael in close to his closed guard and prevents Rafael from doing any damage or advancing position.
Larsson is looking to stand up but Rafael isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rafael throws and elbow that misses. Larsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rafael's guard. Nice move by Larsson!
Rafael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rafael manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rafael tries to control but Larsson wriggling away.
Rafael sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rafael throws some wild stikes that Larsson manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rafael thows a body shot but no joy.
Rafael shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rafael stops Larsson from standing up.
Rafael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Larsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rafael, into his guard.
Larsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rafael has a closed guard, preventing Larsson from standing up.
Rafael throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael looking for a triangle here. Larsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Rafael pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Larsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Rafael!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between rasan gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Neves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gracie comes to the cage accompanied by wanderlei intro . Paulo Neves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, rasan gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Neves!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves shoots in but no luck this time.
gracie shoots and misses
and Neves counters with a nice double leg into side control. gracie won't be happy with that.
Neves tries to advance to mount but can't.
gracie is not content to let Neves control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
gracie prevents Neves from moving into mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neves tries to advance to mount but can't.
gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Neves lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves trying to control the position but gracie is working away.
Neves working the ground and pound but gracie is defending the strikes.
gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Neves is staying tight to gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Neves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neves looks gassed!
gracie tries to buck Neves off but Neves is having none of it.
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.
gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Neves advances to mount.
gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neves landing strikes, looking to finish!
gracie is squirming around, avoiding Neves's attempts to control the action.
Neves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neves with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Neves wants to finish this one by submission but gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Neves.
Neves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Neves controlling from the full mount.
gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as gracie is looking to escape.
Neves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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.
Neves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as gracie is looking to escape.
Neves working for a submission but gracie is keeping him at bay.
gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neves with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Neves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neves with a lazy takedown attempt
and gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neves's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gracie passes into half guard.
gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take gracie's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Neves. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Neves scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. gracie is looking for a way out.
Neves has the hooks in. gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Neves doesn't have the hooks in and gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
gracie is looking to advance position but Neves won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neves keeping moving, preventing gracie from controlling successfully.
gracie is looking to stand up but Neves won't let him.
Neves is pulling down on gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from gracie, at least for the moment.
gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neves is trying to keep gracie in close.
gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now gracie has Neves in his guard.
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.
Neves trying to control the position from guard on top but gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neves preventing the sweep.
Neves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neves works his way into full mount!
gracie wants to control but Neves is having none of it.
Neves with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie is looking to improve his position but Neves isn't that keen on the idea.
Neves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neves is going olschool here, as he tries to force gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so gracie shrugs it off.
gracie gets back to half guard.
Well, if Neves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Neves works his foot free and advances to mount.
gracie is squirming around, avoiding Neves's attempts to control the action.
Neves with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Neves has control of gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Neves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
gracie has closed the distance and engaged Neves in a clinch.
Neves lands a takedown into guard.
gracie is looking to stand up but Neves isn't so interested in that idea.
Neves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
gracie is trying to control the position but Neves postures up.
Neves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Neves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gracie can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Neves wants to control the pace but gracie is squirming around nicely.
Neves looking to secure an arm triangle but gracie defends it well.
gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neves landing strikes, looking to finish!
Neves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Neves looking to control but gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Neves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and gracie is now in Neves's guard. A big mistake from Neves there, giving up the dominant position!
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. gracie stacks Neves 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 gracie!
gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Neves with a poor takedown
and gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulo Neves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neves controlling gracie's posture.
Paulo Neves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neves trying to control the position.
Neves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Neves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now.
gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Neves with a lazy takedown attempt
and gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Neves!
rasan gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
gracie avoids the attempt from Neves to control.
Neves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Neves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
rasan gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neves 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Neves!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Jurgen.
It looks like Marcelinho Garcia has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Jurgen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garcia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jurgen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garcia's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jurgen!
Paul Jurgen retains his heavyweight title!
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