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AFC 86 - Arrm vs. McLovin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Just Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Zaretski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Just Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Zaretski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case tries to clinch but Zaretski is having none of it.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaretski swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Case tries to clinch up.
Case is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaretski is defended easily by Case.
Zaretski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Case is looking to clinch but Zaretski is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case is looking to clinch.
Zaretski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Case is trying to defend but Zaretski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaretski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case wants to control but Zaretski is keeping busy.
Case is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Zaretski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaretski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Case is looking to improve his position.
Zaretski drops an elbow to the side of Case's head.
Zaretski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Case doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaretski.
Zaretski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Case is looking to escape.
Case has one foot on Zaretski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Case slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaretski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Just Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Zaretski.
Case is looking to clinch but Zaretski is avoiding it.
Zaretski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaretski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zaretski lands in his opponent's guard.
Case is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaretski is controlling him.
Zaretski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Case pulls Zaretski in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaretski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Case wants to stand but Zaretski is controlling the position.
Case wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaretski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaretski postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaretski fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaretski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Zaretski misses with a body shot.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaretski.
Case moves into the clinch.
Zaretski tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Case breaks from the clinch.
Zaretski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Case manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zaretski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Case is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Case has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaretski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaretski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Case looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Case looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Case!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Zaretski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaretski.
Zaretski thows a body shot but no joy.
Case tries to clinch up but Zaretski circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaretski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaretski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaretski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Case defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaretski misses with a few strikes there.
Zaretski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Case rather than just go for the knockout.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaretski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaretski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Just Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Zaretski.
Case is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaretski is defending well for now.
Case lands an elbow that stopped Zaretski in his tracks for a moment.
Case is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Case with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Case pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaretski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Case's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaretski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case looks to land a body kick but Zaretski moved away.
Zaretski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaretski fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaretski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaretski swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
Zaretski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Case's waist but Case gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaretski off to one side.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaretski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaretski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle, before Case throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zaretski's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Case lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Just Case!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between San Cristobal Fuente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silverson (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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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, San Cristobal Fuente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Silverson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverson fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Silverson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuente avoids the body shot from Silverson.
Silverson works Fuente's body with a nice hook.
Silverson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuente in his tracks.
Fuente throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silverson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuente doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuente blocks a jab.
Fuente shoots in for a takedown but Silverson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuente moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silverson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silverson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuente taking shots to the head.
Silverson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silverson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fuente turns into him and now he's in Silverson's guard.
Silverson is pulling down on Fuente's head. It's preventing any offense from Fuente, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuente wants to pass the guard but Silverson is keeping the position.
Silverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuente wants to control from the top but Silverson keeps moving.
Fuente looking to sit in guard and control but Silverson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Silverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silverson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuente looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuente works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silverson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fuente 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.
Fuente is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silverson is aware though and is defending well.
Silverson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silverson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fuente's guard.
Fuente on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuente is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Silverson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Silverson connects with a nice short shot to Fuente's temple.
Fuente looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silverson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silverson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silverson throwing shots but Fuente is blocking nicely.
Silverson thows a huge punch but Fuente dodges it nicely.
Fuente keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fuente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silverson.
Fuente taking some punishment here, with Silverson in his half guard.
Fuente is looking for a sweep. Silverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverson uses his free foot to push down on Fuente's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuente.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silverson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silverson goes for an armbar but Fuente turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fuente.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuente controls the pace.
Fuente has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuente is one step ahead there.
Fuente wants to control from the top but Silverson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silverson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silverson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuente counters with a takedown into side control.
Silverson manages to get back to half guard.
Fuente is pressing down on Silverson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuente missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fuente tries to stand and escape but Silverson is controlling the position.
Fuente 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.
Fuente trying to advance position but Silverson counters by regaining guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silverson is trying to control the position but Fuente postures up.
Silverson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fuente has passed into side control.
Silverson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fuente's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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.
Silverson tries to get to full guard but Fuente has control of the leg.
Fuente throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuente is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverson is just riding it out for now. Fuente eventually gives up the hold.
Silverson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fuente wants to control but Silverson is having none of it.
Silverson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silverson dominating with strikes here.
Silverson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andy Silverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuente really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverson landing strikes from the mount.
Silverson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuente is bucking up trying to escape but Silverson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silverson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fuente looks a forlorn figure.
Silverson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuente is rocked!
Silverson cracks Fuente with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silverson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fuente is in a horrible position here. Silverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fuente is in a horrible position here. Silverson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuente throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silverson 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. This is the final round!
Silverson feints and then cracks Fuente's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuente down.
Silverson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Fuente or perhaps it was just good defense by Silverson which made him look bad.
Silverson fails with the takedown
and Fuente counters with a nice body kick.
Silverson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuente looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverson stands and throws Fuente's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silverson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silverson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuente parries the strikes from Silverson easily there. Silverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fuente to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverson working the ground and pound.
Fuente is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverson off and has taken his back!
Fuente lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fuente looking for the choke from the back.
What can Silverson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuente has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silverson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silverson breaks Fuente's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Silverson landing some decent shots from guard.
Silverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silverson cracks Fuente with a solid left hand.
Silverson lands a couple of elbows.
Silverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuente is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silverson throwing strikes but missing.
Silverson throws and elbow that misses. Fuente uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silverson's guard. Nice move by Fuente!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuente accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuente seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Fuente wants to pass the guard but Silverson is keeping the position.
Silverson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fuente seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Silverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silverson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Silverson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Money Maker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gacy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maker tries to improve position but can't.
Maker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maker trying to hold on to Gacy's head to control him but Gacy postures up.
Gacy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maker sees it coming and defends easily.
Gacy is looking to stall here but Maker recovers full guard.
Gacy thows a big elbow that misses.
Maker keeping full guard, as Gacy tries to pass.
Gacy postures up and lands a big shot to Maker's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker tries to strike from the bottom.
Gacy preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maker blocks a leg kick.
Gacy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gacy lands with a punch from half guard.
Maker actively working from the bottom here.
Maker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gacy is working away from the top position though.
Maker actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Gacy there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy 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.
Gacy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gacy wants to control but Maker is keeping him busy.
Gacy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gacy prevents Maker from improving his position.
Gacy trying to control the action but Maker is working from the bottom.
Gacy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maker taking some punishment here, with Gacy in his half guard.
Gacy trying to control from half guard but Maker is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker is pressing down on Gacy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gacy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maker keeping full guard, as Gacy tries to pass.
Gacy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maker seems keen to control Gacy's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maker keeping moving, preventing Gacy from controlling successfully.
Maker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gacy stopping the sweep attempt from Maker.
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.
Gacy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maker trying to control the position.
Gacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Maker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gacy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maker wants to control but Gacy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Gacy there.
Gacy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gacy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gacy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Gacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gacy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maker won't be happy with that.
Maker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maker trying to control but Gacy postures up.
Gacy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gacy winds up and cracks Maker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gacy trying to mount his opponent but Maker defends it.
Maker trying to hold on to Gacy's head to control him but Gacy postures up.
Gacy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maker's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy works his way into side control.
Gacy is looking to take a break and control but Maker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Maker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gacy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gacy working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gacy advances to mount.
Gacy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gacy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maker trying to control from the bottom.
Gacy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gacy is pressing down on Maker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maker is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy works his way into full mount!
Gacy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gacy wants to sweep here but Maker controlling him for the moment.
Maker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gacy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gacy keeping moving, preventing Maker from controlling successfully.
Gacy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maker is one step ahead there.
John Gacy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gacy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gacy 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gacy shoots in and bounces Maker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gacy 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!
Maker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gacy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maker holds on and takes a little breather.
Maker has his foot on Gacy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gacy works his way back into a safe position though.
Gacy stopping the sweep attempt from Maker.
Gacy trying to control but Maker is working from the bottom.
Maker is pulling down on Gacy's head. It's preventing any offense from Gacy, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy won't allow Maker to sweep him here.
Maker keeping full guard, as Gacy tries to pass.
Gacy trying to control but Maker is working from the bottom.
Maker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gacy scores with a takedown into Maker's guard.
Maker trying to keep a closed guard but Gacy is proving a slippery customer.
John Gacy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gacy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gacy trying to control the position from guard on top but Maker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gacy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gacy regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maker trying to control from half guard but Gacy is working away.
Gacy wants to improve his position but Maker is controlling well.
Maker controlling the pace.
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.
Gacy wants to control but Maker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gacy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gacy holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gacy is retaining full guard.
Money Maker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gacy is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gacy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gacy 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gacy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ohko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to They're Coming to Take Me Away. Fertit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ohko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fertit.
Horrible takedown by Fertit or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohko which made him look bad.
Fertit dives in and grabs Ohko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohko pushes down on Fertit's head and hops out.
Tommy Ohko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fertit.
Fertit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ohko's waist but Ohko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fertit off to one side.
Ohko drops Fertit with a left right combo! Ohko follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Mike Fertit has been cut.
Fertit looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fertit is not content to let Ohko control the position.
Ohko wants to stand but Fertit has his arm trapped.
Ohko trying to control the position but Fertit is working away.
Fertit is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ohko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ohko is controlling the pace.
Ohko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fertit looking for submissions off his back.
Fertit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohko pulls his head out easily.
Ohko is looking to take a break and control but Fertit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ohko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fertit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ohko in particular looking to stall.
Ohko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fertit on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohko thows a huge punch but Fertit dodges it nicely.
It looks like Ohko is going to stand back up.
Fertit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohko pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohko is trying to control. Fertit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Ohko.
Ohko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fertit actively working from the bottom here.
Ohko working over Fertit with some ground and pound. Fertit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ohko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fertit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ohko trying to pass the guard but Fertit defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohko is looking to take a break and control but Fertit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit wants to improve his position but Ohko is controlling well.
Fertit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ohko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fertit tries to clinch but Ohko moves out of range.
Ohko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohko leaning against his opponent.
Fertit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fertit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ohko avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Ohko manages to break the clinch.
Fertit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ohko is fending him off so far but Fertit persists. Nope, Ohko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ohko forces Fertit back against the cage and clinches.
Ohko tries to circle away but Fertit has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fertit.
Ohko breaks the clinch.
Fertit darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ohko to counter with a crisp jab.
Fertit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ohko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fertit thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohko looks to land a combination but Fertit avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ohko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Fertit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fertit misses with a takedown attempt
and Ohko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fertit thinking.
Fertit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mike Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohko drops Fertit with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ohko follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Ohko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (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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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol misses with a series of wild punches.
Symbol throws a jab when Warren was well out of range.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Symbol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Warren.
Lewis Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Symbol.
Lewis Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
Symbol fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symbol tries for a takedown but Warren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Symbol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symbol has a takedown stuffed.
Warren lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Symbol or perhaps it was just good defense by Warren which made him look bad.
Warren thows a body kick. Symbol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Symbol looks gassed!
Warren connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warren, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Warren.
Symbol fails to land the takedown.
Warren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren dominated that round.
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.
Symbol tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Symbol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Symbol somewhat.
Warren lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren leaves Symbol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warren throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warren.
Symbol misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Warren.
Lewis Warren is winning the standup battle so far.
Symbol is breathing heavily.
Warren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symbol.
Symbol dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Symbol's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a head kick!
Lewis Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Warren.
Symbol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warren swivels and escapes.
Warren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol takes a kick to the side of the head.
Warren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Symbol's sensitive parts.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Symbol shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Symbol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warren throws a nice head kick!
Symbol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Warren lands but Symbol takes it in his stride.
Symbol closes the distance and clinches up with Warren, looking for a takedown. Symbol pushes Warren against the cage but Warren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren lands a head kick!
Symbol looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Lewis Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Symbol.
Symbol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
Warren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Symbol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warren lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren connects with a high kick.
Symbol fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Warren.
Lewis Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A good leg kick by Warren.
Prince Symbol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Symbol.
Warren lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Warren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Masterson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Masterson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chips shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Masterson as Chips shoots in.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson swings for the body but Chips moves out of range.
Masterson throws a right hand that Chips ducks under and follows up with a left that Chips also avoids with ease.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Chips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Chips shoots in and drives through. Masterson sprawls well.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Chips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chips showed some decent athleticism there.
Chips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Chips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masterson's head.
Masterson is looking for a sweep. Chips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masterson wants to control but Chips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chips trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chips.
Chips ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Chips avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Chips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masterson is trying to defend but Chips finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chips thows a huge punch but Masterson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips is keen to just control but Masterson is a slippery customer.
Masterson is trying to control but can't.
Masterson tries to roll over but Chips keeps him under control.
Masterson taking some punishment here, with Chips in his half guard.
Masterson wants to improve his position but Chips is controlling well.
Chips controlling the action here.
Chips is nestled in close to Masterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chips.
Chips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
Chips slips a nice elbow through Masterson's hands, connecting with Masterson's forehead.
Chips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chips is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chips throws a strike but Masterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Chips dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Chips shoots for a takedown but Masterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masterson punishes Chips's body with a nice straight punch.
Chips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chips doesn't seem bothered though.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson is looking to wear down Chips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chips trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Chips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Chips trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson is looking to stand up but Chips won't let him.
Chips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masterson is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Chips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chips is breathing heavily.
Masterson is looking to stand up but Chips won't let him.
Chips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masterson trying to control but Chips is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masterson thuds his right hand into Chips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masterson leaves Chips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
Masterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masterson as he avoids it easily.
Chips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chips.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Chips's ribs.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masterson!
Chips walks into a straight right hand from Masterson.
Masterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chips ducks right into an uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chips manages to avoid it.
Masterson lands with a cross.
Chips avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Masterson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Chips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
A shot to de liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
Masterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masterson as he jumps to the side.
Chips looks for a takedown but Masterson sprawls well.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson lands a jab.
Chips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masterson avoids it really well and circles away.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Chips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chips has time to react.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson scores with a one two! Chips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masterson.
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ted Chips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chips blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson throws a one two combo.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson swings for the body but Chips moves out of range.
Masterson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chips was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Chips throws a nice looking combination but Masterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chips shoots for a takedown but Masterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to avoid it but Chips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masterson to the ground. Masterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
James Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chips feints and as Masterson raises his hands in defense, Chips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chips is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masterson blocks Chips's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chips is squirming around, avoiding Masterson's attempts to control the action.
Masterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masterson tries to control but Chips wriggling away.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chips is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masterson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Masterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockgroin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Enter Sandman," by Metallica. The key to victory for Dwayne Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Rockgroin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockgroin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockgroin is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Rockgroin is controlling well.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockgroin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Rockgroin drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Rockgroin working Johnson over with strikes.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rockgroin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Rockgroin sits in half guard.
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Rockgroin lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Rockgroin is keeping busy.
Johnson is pressing down on Rockgroin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson has his foot on Rockgroin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockgroin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rockgroin trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockgroin lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockgroin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rockgroin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockgroin.
Rockgroin passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rockgroin passes to full mount!
Rockgroin with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Rockgroin.
Rockgroin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rockgroin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Rockgroin landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Rockgroin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockgroin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.
Rockgroin slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rockgroin working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rockgroin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockgroin working Johnson over with strikes.
Rockgroin winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has hold of Rockgroin's hands but Rockgroin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockgroin prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Rockgroin in his half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Rockgroin is controlling well.
Rockgroin working Johnson over with strikes.
Rockgroin is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson is looking to control Rockgroin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Rockgroin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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. Rockgroin connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Rockgroin working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rockgroin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockgroin circles away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockgroin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockgroin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Dwayne Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockgroin feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Rockgroin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Rockgroin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockgroin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockgroin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockgroin stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockgroin wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockgroin landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockgroin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to control but Rockgroin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rockgroin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rockgroin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Rockgroin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson tries to hold on but Rockgroin pushes him away.
Rockgroin breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Rockgroin! That's really hurt Johnson and he's turned his back - Rockgroin keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rockgroin Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Rockgroin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahmet myfriend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mahmet myfriend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Buford!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buford connects with a stiff jab that staggers myfriend - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Buford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Keynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cripple Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Keynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cripple Tron!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keynes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tron looks to score with a jab to the body but Keynes is just out of range.
Tron throws out a loose jab but Keynes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keynes on the side of the head.
Keynes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keynes avoids the body shot from Tron.
A good leg kick by Keynes.
Keynes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keynes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tron looks gassed!
Keynes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keynes checks a leg kick.
Keynes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tron lands a right hook to the body.
Tron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keynes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keynes moves out of range of the strikes.
Keynes dips to his left and cracks Tron with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keynes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keynes rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keynes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keynes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Keynes. Beautiful body shot.
Tron takes one on the button.
Keynes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keynes lands with a right hand.
Keynes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tron.
Tron misses with a hook.
Tron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tron throws a sloppy body shot
and Keynes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Keynes.
Keynes connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tron misses with a shot to the body
and Keynes counters with a low kick, right behind Tron 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keynes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tron.
Keynes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tron's calf.
Tron walks into a straight right hand from Keynes.
A head kick misses from Keynes.
Tron looks to throw the jab but Keynes is out of range.
Keynes tests Tron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keynes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tron misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keynes.
Keynes connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keynes.
A left lands for Keynes.
Keynes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keynes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron throws a sloppy body shot
and Keynes counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Tron misses.
Tron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keynes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tron throws a hook to the side of Keynes's head but Keynes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tron throws out a loose jab but Keynes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cripple Tron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keynes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keynes moves out of range of the strikes.
Keynes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keynes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keynes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keynes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keynes throws a head kick but Tron moves out of range.
Tron misses the body punch
and Keynes counters with a stiff right hand.
Keynes avoids the body shot from Tron.
Keynes slips a straight right by Tron.
Keynes scores with a leg kick.
Tron throws an overhand right that lands on Keynes's shoulder, as Keynes tries to avoid the shot.
Tron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keynes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keynes works Tron's body with a nice hook.
Tron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tron misses the body punch
and Keynes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keynes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Keynes.
Keynes slips under a jab from Tron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Keynes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tron thows a body shot but no joy.
Keynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Keynes throws a jab when Tron was well out of range.
Tron throws a hook but Keynes blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tron might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keynes has got the better of the exchanges.
Tron throws a hook but Keynes blocks it.
Nice shot by Keynes.
Tron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tron throws a hook to the side of Keynes's head but Keynes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keynes manages to avoid it.
Keynes throws a low kick, looking for Tron's leg but Tron calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keynes's hands.
Tron slips a straight right by Keynes.
Tron misses with a body punch
and Keynes counters with a three punch combo that has Tron backing up. Tron nods at Keynes to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Keynes.
Tron throws a jab when Keynes was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keynes slips a jab from Tron.
Tron misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Keynes.
Keynes with a jab.
Tron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keynes. Tron shrugs it off though.
Keynes lands with a straight right. Tron didn't see that one coming.
Tron misses with a body punch
and Keynes counters with a straight right hand.
Keynes throws a series of strikes that have Tron backpedaling.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keynes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Tron misses the target.
Tron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keynes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Keynes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tron doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Keynes catches Tron right on the button with a cross.
Keynes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tron takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keynes.
Tron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keynes.
Tron needs to keep his hands up - Keynes had a free shot at his head there.
Tron takes a swing at Keynes's ribcage but misses.
Keynes works the jab nicely.
Tron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keynes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tron.
Keynes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tron's calf.
Keynes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tron can do to turn this around?
Tron throws a sloppy body shot
and Keynes counters with an outside leg kick.
Tron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keynes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tron.
Keynes pushes Tron away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keynes connects with a nice looking jab.
Keynes lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Keynes.
Tron misses with an uppercut.
Keynes moves out of range as Tron strikes.
Tron misses with a hook to the body
and Keynes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tron looks to throw the jab but Keynes is out of range.
Keynes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keynes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Keynes.
Tron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keynes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keynes to score with a decent uppercut.
Keynes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tron misses with a body shot.
Tron misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keynes stalks Tron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tron's face. Tron staggers backwards, shaken.
Keynes misses with a looping left.
Keynes throws a shot from downtown. Tron moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Keynes.
Tron misses with a body shot
and Keynes counters with a nice uppercut.
Tron misses with a hook. Keynes ducked under it nicely.
Tron cracks Keynes with a good jab.
A slow jab from Tron misses its intended target.
John Keynes is winning the standup battle so far.
Keynes lands a with a good body shot.
Tron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keynes counters with a good low kick that Tron was not able to check.
Tron misses with a hook to the body
and Keynes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tron walks into a stiff left hand from Keynes.
Tron waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Keynes.
Keynes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tron. Tron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keynes slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Keynes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Keynes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keynes.
Nice defenses there by Keynes.
Tron missing with a left hand there. Keynes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keynes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keynes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Keynes.
Tron throws a sloppy body shot
and Keynes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keynes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tron momentarily.
Tron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tron misses with a hook. Keynes ducked under it nicely.
Keynes with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tron avoids the head kick by Keynes.
Keynes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keynes lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron looks to land a right hand but Keynes moved out of range.
Keynes misses with a looping left.
Tron staying out of range there.
Tron misses with an uppercut.
Tron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keynes.
Keynes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keynes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tron manages to avoid it.
Tron misses with a shot to the body
and Keynes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tron throws the kick towards the body but Keynes avoids it.
Tron missing with a left hand there. Keynes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keynes staying out of range there.
Tron throws a jab but it's blocked by Keynes.
Tron throws a head kick but Keynes moves out of range.
Tron misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Tron misses.
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.
Tron looks to land a left hand but Keynes moved out of range nicely.
Keynes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keynes slips under a jab from Tron.
Keynes scores with a hook.
Tron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keynes has time to react.
Tron missing with a left hand there. Keynes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keynes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tron throws a lazy right hand but Keynes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tron misses with a hook.
Keynes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keynes lands with a hook. Tron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keynes is looking to slow Tron down with leg kicks.
Keynes lands with a nice body punch.
Keynes cracks Tron with an open hand slap.
Tron avoids the head kick by Keynes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keynes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Keynes lands a head shot.
Keynes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick there by Keynes.
Keynes misses with a head kick.
Tron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keynes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keynes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tron misses with a shot to the body
and Tron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tron scores with a hook to the body. Keynes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tron misses with a straight left.
Tron lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tron moves forwards but Keynes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keynes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tron in his tracks.
Tron lands with a nice body punch.
Tron misses with a leg kick
and Keynes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Tron.
Keynes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keynes scores with a shot to the body.
Keynes lands a nice looking body kick.
Cripple Tron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keynes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keynes's head backwards.
Keynes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keynes checks a leg kick.
Keynes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keynes lands with a thumping leg kick.
John Keynes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tron looks to land a left hand but Keynes moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Keynes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keynes 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Keynes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Arrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ripp Arrm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arrm scores with a leg kick.
Arrm misses with a head kick.
Mclovin tries to clinch but Arrm moves out of range.
Arrm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arrm looks to land a left hand but Mclovin moved out of range nicely.
Mclovin throws a body kick that misses.
Arrm misses with a low kick as Mclovin jumps back.
Mclovin checks a low kick from Arrm.
Mclovin checks a leg kick.
Ripp Arrm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrm misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arrm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arrm throws a leg kick but Mclovin checks it.
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arrm as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arrm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arrm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arrm misses with a body kick.
Arrm misses the shot to the body.
Arrm scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Arrm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arrm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mclovin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arrm but great work by Mclovin.
Arrm is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrm is not content to let Mclovin control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mclovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arrm.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses.
Arrm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mclovin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arrm is looking to take a break and control but Mclovin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mclovin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arrm but great work by Mclovin.
Arrm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mclovin off and has taken his back!
Mclovin showing good submission defense here.
Arrm throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mclovin is trying to stand back up.
Arrm looking to break Mclovin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mclovin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arrm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Arrm.
Arrm 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.
Arrm throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrm doesn't have the hooks in and Mclovin manages to turn into his guard.
Mclovin gets to his feet. Arrm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arrm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Mclovin with that takedown attempt.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arrm throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arrm tried to score with a low kick but Mclovin checks it.
Fedor Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arrm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arrm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mclovin wants to get back to his feet.
Arrm is working for a submission of some sort.
Arrm working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mclovin's thigh. Mclovin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclovin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrm is working hard here to advance position.
Mclovin keeping moving, preventing Arrm from controlling successfully.
Arrm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mclovin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arrm has Mclovin in his guard.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Arrm has a closed guard, preventing Mclovin from standing up.
Mclovin looking to pass the guard.
Arrm has control of Mclovin's left arm, preventing Mclovin from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mclovin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arrm trying to keep a closed guard but Mclovin is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Arrm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arrm throws a body kick that misses.
Mclovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arrm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arrm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arrm misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrm misses with an uppercut. Mclovin saw that one coming.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrm is just out of range.
Arrm shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclovin sprawls well. He's pushed Arrm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Arrm dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Arrm does it's job there.
Arrm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arrm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mclovin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrm has his foot on Mclovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mclovin works his way back into a safe position though.
Arrm has his foot on Mclovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mclovin works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Arrm has an active guard here but Mclovin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin wants to stand but Arrm has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Arrm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrm manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mclovin postures up.
Mclovin stands and steps away. Arrm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arrm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arrm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mclovin is out of range and Arrm settles back down.
Mclovin ducks right into an uppercut from Arrm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm connects with a high kick.
Arrm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mclovin circles away.
Arrm misses the shot to the body.
Arrm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin throws a big shot that misses.
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Arrm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arrm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arrm throws and low kick but Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Arrm misses with a low kick as Mclovin jumps back.
Arrm throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arrm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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.
Mclovin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arrm counters with a left to the body.
Arrm throws a head kick that misses.
Arrm tests Mclovin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arrm scores with a leg kick.
Mclovin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arrm controls Mclovin momentarily but Mclovin frees himself.
Mclovin wants to stand and escape but instead Arrm has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Arrm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mclovin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arrm, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Fedor Mclovin just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mclovin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arrm cracks Mclovin with an open hand slap.
Arrm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mclovin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrm wants to land a leg kick but Mclovin is out of range.
Arrm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mclovin blocks a low kick nicely.
Arrm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin throws a looping overhand right but Arrm ducks down to avoid it.
Arrm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mclovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arrm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arrm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mclovin misses with the combination.
Mclovin shoots for a double leg takedown but Arrm sprawls well. He's pushed Mclovin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arrm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mclovin's calf.
Arrm sizes up Mclovin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arrm tries to work over Mclovin's front leg with a kick but Mclovin checks it.
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Arrm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrm dodges the punch combination from Mclovin.
Arrm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arrm throws a right hand that Mclovin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mclovin also avoids with ease.
Arrm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrm misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arrm.
Mclovin checks the leg kick.
Mclovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arrm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mclovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arrm was well out of range. Poor timing from Mclovin.
Arrm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arrm misses with a body kick.
Mclovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrm throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm misses with an uppercut. Mclovin saw that one coming.
Arrm misses with a low kick as Mclovin jumps back.
Arrm throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arrm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mclovin counters with a one-two to the body.
Arrm throws a push kick but Mclovin slaps the foot to one side.
Arrm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mclovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arrm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arrm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripp Arrm is winning the standup battle so far.
Arrm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mclovin tries to clinch up.
Arrm tries to land a body kick
and Mclovin counters with a shoot takedown. Arrm fights it but they end up in guard.
Arrm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin wants to get up but he can't break Arrm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arrm looking for subs off his back but Mclovin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mclovin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Arrm controls his leg.
Arrm wants to improve his position but Mclovin is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Mclovin dominated that fourth 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!
Mclovin scores with a spinning back kick!
Mclovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arrm throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arrm avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Mclovin swings for the body but Arrm moves out of range.
A low kick from Arrm misses
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Arrm throws a leg kick but Mclovin checks it.
Mclovin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arrm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mclovin to the mat! Mclovin manages to get full guard.
Fedor Mclovin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arrm won't allow Mclovin to sweep him here.
Arrm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mclovin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mclovin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mclovin!
Arrm can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mclovin's best efforts.
Arrm gets back to full guard.
Arrm trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrm has his foot on Mclovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mclovin works his way back into a safe position though.
Arrm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mclovin!
Mclovin blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrm trying to control but Mclovin is having none of it.
Arrm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mclovin has worked his arm free - good work by Mclovin!
Arrm is trying to get an arm triangle but Mclovin is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arrm swings around for an armbar but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arrm's guard.
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.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrm controls Mclovin momentarily but Mclovin frees himself.
Arrm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mclovin escapes and throws Arrm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mclovin working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Mclovin.
I think Mclovin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Ripp Arrm retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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