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AFC 87 - Souza vs. Siouxsie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Munsif Kanaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanaan comes to the cage accompanied by Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamid Munsif Kanaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Chong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong throws a push kick but Kanaan slaps the foot to one side.
Chong closes the distance and clinches up with Kanaan, looking for a takedown. Chong pushes Kanaan against the cage but Kanaan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kanaan avoids the head kick by Chong.
Kanaan tries a low kick but Chong avoids it.
Kanaan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chong throws a lazy right hand but Kanaan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kanaan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanaan stuffs the takedown.
Chong shoots in for a double leg but Kanaan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamid Munsif Kanaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chen Chong.
Chong shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanaan sprawls well. He's pushed Chong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chong tries to land a front kick but Kanaan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chong looks to throw the jab but Kanaan is out of range.
Kanaan slaps away a takedown attempt from Chong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chong looks gassed!
Kanaan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kanaan throws a series of punches but Chong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chong missing with a left hand there. Kanaan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanaan throws a low kick, looking for Chong's leg but Chong calmly moves out of range.
Kanaan lands a left and a right that send Chong crashing to the mat, dazed. Kanaan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chong.
Kanaan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanaan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanaan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kanaan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chong is out of range.
Kanaan tried to score with a low kick but Chong checks it.
Kanaan leaves Chong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kanaan throws a chopping leg kick but Chong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanaan looks to land a combination but Chong avoids it well.
Kanaan is looking to chop away at Chong's legs.
Kanaan wants to slow Chong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kanaan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chong.
Chong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanaan.
Chong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chong escapes and gets back to his feet.
Chong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kanaan trying to remain calm as Chong controls from the top position.
I looks like Chong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanaan tries to get out of the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chen Chong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Hamid Munsif Kanaan has been cut.
Chong shoots in and drives through. Kanaan sprawls well.
Kanaan throws a series of punches but Chong avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanaan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chong checks a leg kick nicely.
Chong closes the distance and clinches.
Chong scores with a hook to the body.
Kanaan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chong manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Chong misses.
Kanaan throws a nice looking combination but Chong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chong, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanaan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Chong.
A lazy left from Chong finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Chong shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kanaan is backing up but Chong catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kanaan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Chong Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chen Chong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edivaldo Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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142 lbs
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157 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edivaldo Luiz!
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, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Luiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Luiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luiz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luiz throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith lunges at Luiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luiz's hand.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Luiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Edivaldo Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to slow Luiz down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a body punch but Luiz moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Luiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Luiz moves out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Luiz throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Luiz is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Luiz.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith stuns Luiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith slips under a jab from Luiz.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luiz.
Luiz throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Luiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luiz tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Luiz's defenses.
Smith tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luiz throws and low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edivaldo Luiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Luiz.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith clobbers Luiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Luiz.
Luiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith punishes Luiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith feints and as Luiz raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith gets to his feet. Luiz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luiz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luiz misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luiz throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith blocks a head kick by Luiz.
Smith rushes Luiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Luiz's ribcage.
Smith gets control of Luiz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Luiz rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Luiz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (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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150 lbs
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157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juliano Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobe fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramos lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Brian Lobe has been cut.
Ramos leaves Lobe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lobe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobe shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juliano Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Lobe.
Lobe avoids a kick to the body.
Lobe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
Ramos slaps away a takedown attempt from Lobe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lobe tries for a takedown but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lobe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lobe somewhat.
A clash of legs there as Lobe blocks the low kick.
Lobe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobe.
Lobe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lobe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramos to score with a decent uppercut.
Lobe is rocked!
Lobe shoots in but no luck this time.
Lobe is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
Lobe looks gassed!
Lobe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramos connects with a superb combination that knocks Lobe out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ramos before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lobe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juliano Ramos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tre Tanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and diet Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). diet Pepper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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137 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tre Tanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, diet Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Pepper. That snapped Tanks's head back.
Tanks dodges the punch combination from Pepper.
Pepper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pepper clinches up with Tanks and pushes him back against the cage.
Pepper breaks the clinch.
Tanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Pepper sprawls well. He's pushed Tanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pepper throws a right and a left that Tanks avoids nicely.
Pepper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pepper misses with a wild combination.
Pepper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pepper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pepper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pepper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepper tries to clinch there but Tanks circles away.
Tanks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pepper tries to avoid it but Tanks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pepper to the ground. Pepper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Tanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pepper was covering up waiting for the punch and Tanks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tanks passes Pepper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanks wants to pass the guard but Pepper is defending well.
Tanks is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanks wants to work for an arm triangle but Pepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Tanks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pepper tries to kick Tanks off but Tanks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tanks wants to pass to mount but Pepper is defending the position.
Pepper is trying to stand up here but Tanks is controlling him well.
Pepper makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pepper tries for a takedown but Tanks circles away easily
and Tanks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pepper!
Pepper looks gassed!
Tanks goes for an armbar but Pepper turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pepper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper preventing the sweep.
Tanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pepper wants to stand but Tanks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanks working for submissions but it's allowed Pepper to get to half guard.
Pepper tries to stand and escape but Tanks is controlling the position.
Tanks wants to improve his position but Pepper is controlling well.
Tanks is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tre Tanks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanks shoots in but Pepper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pepper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanks's half guard.
Pepper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tanks actively working from the bottom here.
Tanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pepper wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pepper closes the distance but Tanks moves to the side
and Tanks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pepper's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanks has gone for a leg lock! Pepper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tanks's guard.
Pepper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pepper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pepper has picked Tanks up and slammed him! Tanks can't keep hold of the triangle and Pepper manages to pass to side control!
Pepper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Tanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper tries to bum rush Tanks with a series of wild strikes but Tanks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pepper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanks's half guard.
Pepper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tanks to get to his feet.
Pepper clinches but Tanks breaks the clinch
and Tanks counters with a shoot takedown. Pepper fights it but they end up in guard.
Pepper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pepper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pepper has escaped and now he's on top!
Tanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pepper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tre Tanks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pepper wants to stand but Tanks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
diet Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanks blocks a jab.
Pepper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanks counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pepper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pepper is trying to buck Tanks off.
Tanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pepper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanks but great work by Pepper.
Pepper wants to stand but Tanks has his arm trapped.
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.
Tanks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pepper off and has taken his back!
Pepper controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Tanks looking for the RNC.
Pepper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pepper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pepper is trying to stand back up.
Tanks looking for the choke but no joy.
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.
Tanks working for the choke.
Pepper has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tre Tanks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tanks 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tre Tanks!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Fry KayO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KayO comes to the cage accompanied by Bag For Mercy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Small Fry KayO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Riley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Riley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
KayO is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riley is pushing down on KayO's leg trying to pass to half guard. KayO is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
KayO wants to get back to his feet.
Riley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KayO with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riley trying to pass the guard but KayO defending well.
Riley stops KayO from getting back to his feet.
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, KayO has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but KayO defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wants to pass the guard but KayO is defending well.
Riley prevents KayO from standing back up.
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KayO is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riley stops KayO from standing up.
KayO kicks Riley off and gets to his feet.
KayO tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
KayO on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley feints and then cracks KayO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow KayO down.
Small Fry KayO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley lands a right hook to the body.
KayO throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - KayO looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KayO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley scores with a punch to the head.
Small Fry KayO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KayO throws out a leg kick but Riley moves out of range and KayO only half commits.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Riley scores with the left hand. KayO knows he should have avoided that one.
KayO throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as KayO checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riley avoids a kick to the body.
Riley lands with an uppercut that bounces KayO off the cage and back into rage.
A bone on bone clash there as KayO blocks the leg kick.
KayO is looking to clinch.
Riley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from KayO.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
KayO is looking to score with low kicks.
KayO avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.
KayO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Riley lands.
Riley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riley moves out of range as KayO throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KayO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KayO moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KayO misses with a body kick.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Riley.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley digs a good body shot into KayO's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riley showed some decent athleticism there.
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but KayO is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Riley there.
Riley is working for a kimura but KayO is defending it quite comfortably.
KayO wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Riley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as Riley blocks the low kick.
Riley blocks a head kick by KayO.
KayO takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
KayO thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
KayO is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
KayO tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
KayO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KayO tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Riley moves into range and connects with a jab.
KayO is looking to clinch.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
KayO tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KayO tries a head kick but it misses.
KayO moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
KayO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
KayO tries to clinch up.
Riley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
CJ Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from KayO.
KayO is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
KayO misses with a head kick.
KayO misses with a body kick.
Riley blocks the body kick.
KayO throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by KayO.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a head kick that half lands.
KayO slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley avoids a kick to the body.
KayO throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riley misses the shot to the body.
KayO throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
KayO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley tries to keep at a distance but KayO has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
KayO tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
KayO keeps control of Riley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KayO misses with a knee strike.
KayO is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riley is defending well for now.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KayO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riley pushes KayO back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KayO on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riley lands with a hook. KayO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
KayO wants to clinch.
KayO throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
KayO gets caught flat footed, as Riley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Riley advances position into side control!
Riley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
KayO wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Riley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. KayO looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. KayO is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riley lets go of the hold and KayO can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Riley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Sumerweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Leila k - Electric kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andreas Andreas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Sumerweather!
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, Andreas Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas tries to clinch there but Sumerweather circles away.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumerweather misses with a low kick.
Andreas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sumerweather tries to avoid it but Andreas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sumerweather to the ground. Sumerweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andreas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sumerweather's waist but Sumerweather gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andreas off to one side.
Andreas shoots in but no luck this time.
Floyd Sumerweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andreas.
Andreas tries for a takedown but Sumerweather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Sumerweather misses.
Andreas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sumerweather blocks a head kick by Andreas.
Sumerweather scores with a jab to the head.
Sumerweather throws a hook but Andreas blocks it.
Andreas avoids the body shot from Sumerweather.
Sumerweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andreas misses with a takedown attempt - Sumerweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Sumerweather misses
and Andreas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Andreas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andreas stops Sumerweather from getting back to his feet.
Andreas trying to advance position but Sumerweather counters by regaining guard.
Andreas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sumerweather manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreas has Sumerweather in his guard.
Andreas looks gassed!
Andreas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sumerweather decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather misses the shot to the body.
Sumerweather just misses with a punch to the body.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Andreas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andreas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sumerweather is now in Andreas's guard. A big mistake from Andreas there, giving up the dominant position!
Andreas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumerweather stands up from Andreas's guard - Sumerweather perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather works over Andreas's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Andreas Andreas has been cut.
Andreas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sumerweather.
Andreas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sumerweather defends it nicely.
Sumerweather lands a really nice looking cross but Andreas seems unphased.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumerweather stuffs the takedown attempt from Andreas. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreas lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerweather throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andreas tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumerweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sumerweather sprawls well. Sumerweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreas gets slowly back to his feet.
Sumerweather misses with a shot to the body
and Andreas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sumerweather managing to block the knees to the body from Andreas.
Sumerweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andreas fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Sumerweather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sumerweather!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Sumerweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Andreas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Sumerweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sumerweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andreas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floyd Sumerweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andreas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andreas shoots for a takedown but Sumerweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Floyd Sumerweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Andreas.
Andreas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sumerweather.
An inside leg kick from Sumerweather misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andreas is breathing heavily.
Andreas fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sumerweather.
Andreas is rocked!
Sumerweather lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Andreas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sumerweather dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Sumerweather!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Flintlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flintlock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Undead by Hollywood Undead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Flintlock!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintlock tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Flintlock circles away.
Flintlock lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flintlock.
Flintlock lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Flintlock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flintlock throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flintlock looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Flintlock's body.
Look low, kick high! Johnson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Flintlock tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Johnson is absolutely delighted - when Flintlock wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crane Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crane Adams!
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, Matti Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a head kick that Kuusela semi-blocks.
It looks like Matti Kuusela has been cut.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Kuusela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuusela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Kuusela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusela tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuusela takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuusela jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuusela trying to strike off his back.
Adams wants to stand but Kuusela is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuusela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Kuusela wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams wants to stand but Kuusela has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams trying to control but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adams tries to work over Kuusela's front leg with a kick but Kuusela checks it.
Kuusela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Adams.
Kuusela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela misses with an uppercut.
Kuusela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuusela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crane Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
Kuusela thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuusela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kuusela prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kuusela thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuusela unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the head.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuusela landing punches.
It looks like Crane Adams has been cut.
Kuusela with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Adams really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kuusela throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kuusela throws some wild stikes that Adams manages to avoid easily.
Adams wants to control but Kuusela is having none of it.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kuusela is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuusela throws some wild stikes that Adams manages to avoid easily.
Kuusela looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
Kuusela is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kuusela punching from mount but Adams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kuusela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Kuusela.
Adams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kuusela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Kuusela dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuusela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Kuusela shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuusela circles away.
Adams tries to clinch up but Kuusela circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuusela throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Matti Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams rushes Kuusela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuusela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crane Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Kuusela.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Kuusela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuusela lands a jab to the nose.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuusela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuusela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Kuusela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Kuusela shrugs off.
Adams scores with a knee to the head.
Kuusela is breathing heavily.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Matti Kuusela's cut even more.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Kuusela in his tracks for a moment.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuusela avoids the damage to the body.
Kuusela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuusela tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuusela drops back down to his feet.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuusela's defenses.
Kuusela wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams lands an elbow inside that Kuusela shrugs off.
Kuusela has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuusela fails to pull guard.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Kuusela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Kuusela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuusela off to one side.
Adams wants to clinch up but Kuusela keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a push kick but Kuusela slaps the foot to one side.
Crane Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuusela misses with an uppercut.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Kuusela.
Kuusela tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuusela drops back down to his feet.
Adams prevents Kuusela from breaking the clinch.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuusela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Adams misses with a knee strike.
Kuusela tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams lands a knee to the head.
Adams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuusela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuusela's defenses.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuusela throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Kuusela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuusela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Kuusela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuusela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Kuusela back into the cage.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Kuusela blocks it.
Kuusela avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Kuusela jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuusela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.
Kuusela looking to pass the guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuusela tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Kuusela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuusela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crane Adams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuusela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuusela avoids the head kick by Adams.
Kuusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Kuusela blocks a leg kick.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuusela misses with a wild body shot.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams leaves Kuusela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Kuusela back into the cage.
Kuusela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adams.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Kuusela in his tracks for a moment.
Adams landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams landing knees to the body.
Adams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuusela drags the fight down to the ground.
Kuusela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuusela working a defensive guard here.
Kuusela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuusela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.
Kuusela is looking to improve his position.
Kuusela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuusela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into side control.
Kuusela is trying to improve his position.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuusela keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams 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.
Kuusela is looking for a sweep.
Adams wants to stand but Kuusela is controlling his arm.
Kuusela manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Crane Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crane Adams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roofus Bumfight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bumfight has chosen Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roofus Bumfight!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Marko with that takedown attempt.
Bumfight misses with a wild combination.
Bumfight slaps away a takedown attempt from Marko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roofus Bumfight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bumfight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bumfight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bumfight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bumfight misses with a hook.
Bumfight tries to close the distance and clinch but Marko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bumfight as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko dives in and grabs Bumfight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bumfight pushes down on Marko's head and hops out.
Marko shoots in looking for a takedown. Bumfight tries to sprawl out of it but Marko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bumfight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bumfight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bumfight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bumfight's guard.
Marko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marko throws and elbow that misses. Bumfight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marko's guard. Nice move by Bumfight!
Marko working for a triangle but Bumfight defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cain Marko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bumfight has his takedown stuffed
and Marko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bumfight's guard.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bumfight wants to stand but Marko is controlling the position.
Marko thows a big elbow that misses.
Marko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bumfight has wrist control.
Marko throwing strikes from guard but Bumfight blocks nicely.
Bumfight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marko with a poor takedown
and Bumfight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bumfight.
Marko wants to stand and escape but Bumfight is having none of it.
Marko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bumfight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bumfight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko has a closed guard, preventing Bumfight from standing up.
Marko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bumfight has picked Marko up and slammed him! Marko can't keep hold of the triangle and Bumfight manages to pass to side control!
Bumfight advances to full mount.
Marko is trying to stand.
Marko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marko tries to get out of the position.
Bumfight stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bumfight counters with a series of strikes. Marko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight misses with a hook.
Marko tries for a takedown but Bumfight circles away easily
and Bumfight counters with a series of strikes. Marko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bumfight tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bumfight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bumfight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marko with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bumfight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bumfight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marko throws some wild stikes that Bumfight manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marko avoids the attempt from Bumfight to control.
Marko landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marko misses with a takedown
and Bumfight counters with a series of strikes. Marko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roofus Bumfight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bumfight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marko momentarily.
Bumfight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bumfight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marko misses with a takedown
and Bumfight counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko has his takedown stuffed
and Bumfight counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bumfight misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Bumfight does no damage.
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.
Marko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bumfight counters with a one-two to the body.
Bumfight throws a nice looking combination but Marko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bumfight throws a hook to the side of Marko's head but Marko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bumfight tries to clinch up but Marko circles away and keeps his distance.
Bumfight misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko ducks under a wild hook from Bumfight.
Bumfight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bumfight counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marko misses with a takedown attempt
and Bumfight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marko won't be happy with that.
Bumfight stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Roofus Bumfight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roofus Bumfight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marko 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cain Marko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siouxsie Banshees (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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215 lbs
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20
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacare Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Siouxsie Banshees!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banshees finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banshees checks a leg kick.
Banshees will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Banshees is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banshees moves away.
Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Banshees misses.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Banshees moves out of range easily.
Souza scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banshees tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees misses the jab.
Banshees avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banshees is able to avoid easily.
Souza misses with a leg kick
and Banshees counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Banshees misses with a hook.
A head kick by Souza misses
and Banshees counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banshees avoids the head kick by Souza.
Banshees misses with a straight left.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banshees blocks a head kick by Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souza.
Souza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banshees rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Souza's guard! Nice work there by Banshees!
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banshees doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banshees manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza working for a triangle but Banshees defends it easily.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banshees gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees 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.
Banshees's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza pushes a forearm under Banshees's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Banshees is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacare Souza!
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