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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karo Josjdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Duality. Josjdam has chosen beast and the harlot as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Karo Josjdam was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karo Josjdam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josjdam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Josjdam misses with a double jab.
Josjdam throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Josjdam tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Josjdam to the ground. Josjdam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josjdam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Josjdam.
Josjdam throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Josjdam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Josjdam.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Josjdam's waist but Josjdam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josjdam misses with a wild combination.
Josjdam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karo Josjdam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Josjdam sprawls well.
Josjdam throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Josjdam.
Josjdam throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Josjdam is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Josjdam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Josjdam.
Josjdam looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Josjdam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Josjdam sprawls well.
Silva lands a head kick. Josjdam smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Josjdam which made him look bad.
Josjdam looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Josjdam avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Josjdam misses with a few strikes there.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Josjdam shows good takedown defense.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Josjdam misses.
Josjdam throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Josjdam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Josjdam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Josjdam just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Josjdam looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Josjdam. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Josjdam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Josjdam misses with a looping left.
Josjdam throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Josjdam misses the shot to the body.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Josjdam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Josjdam.
Josjdam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Josjdam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karo Josjdam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Josjdam sprawls well.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Josjdam.
Josjdam stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Josjdam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva has Josjdam up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Josjdam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josjdam tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Josjdam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Josjdam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Josjdam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Josjdam smiles and moves away.
Josjdam cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Josjdam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Josjdam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Josjdam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josjdam gets full guard.
Josjdam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Josjdam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Josjdam is breathing heavily.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Josjdam blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Josjdam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Josjdam manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Josjdam's guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Josjdam on the ground.
Josjdam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Josjdam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Josjdam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
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.
Josjdam missing with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Josjdam not allowing Silva to control his hands.
Silva tries to escape but Josjdam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karo Josjdam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Josjdam throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Josjdam throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Josjdam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva clinches up with Josjdam and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Josjdam wants a takedown but no success here.
Josjdam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Josjdam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Josjdam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Josjdam, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Josjdam against the cage but Josjdam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Josjdam scores with a four punch combination!
Josjdam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva shoots in but Josjdam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva defending well as Josjdam loads up on a big left hand.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Josjdam.
Josjdam looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josjdam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Josjdam misses its intended target.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Josjdam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Josjdam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josjdam throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Josjdam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Josjdam defends it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josjdam misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Josjdam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Josjdam swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Josjdam.
Josjdam misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Josjdam throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Josjdam throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Josjdam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Josjdam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Josjdam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Josjdam looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Karo Josjdam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva shoots in but Josjdam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josjdam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karo Josjdam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Josjdam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karo Josjdam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocko Graney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Dobren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandar Dobren told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocko Graney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandar Dobren!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graney as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Graney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graney throws a big shot that misses.
Graney throws a head kick but Dobren moves out of range.
Graney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graney misses with an uppercut. Dobren saw that one coming.
Graney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Aleksandar Dobren has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Graney.
Dobren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dobren tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graney but Graney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocko Graney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobren.
Graney lands with a straight right. Dobren didn't see that one coming.
Dobren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Graney.
Aleksandar Dobren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graney lands a big head kick that sends Dobren tumbling to the mat! Graney takes a step backwards and waves Dobren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graney misses with a series of wild punches.
Dobren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Graney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dobren.
Dobren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graney.
Some wild striking there from Graney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graney staying out of range there.
Graney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graney lands an overhand right.
Dobren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobren somewhat.
Graney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Dobren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocko Graney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobren.
Dobren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graney defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobren moves away.
Dobren throws a low kick but Graney avoids it.
A head kick misses from Graney.
Graney ducks under a wild hook from Dobren.
Graney throws a looping overhand right but Dobren ducks down to avoid it.
Graney sizes up Dobren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dobren fails with the takedown.
Dobren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graney circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Rocko Graney has been cut.
Dobren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobren looks to land a body kick but Graney moved away.
A big left from Dobren misses.
Graney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graney slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graney misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graney tries to bum rush Dobren with a series of wild strikes but Dobren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Graney dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Graney sneaks back into half guard.
Dobren passes to full mount!
Graney is looking to improve his position but Dobren isn't that keen on the idea.
Dobren controlling from the full mount.
Graney swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graney working to try and regain half guard.
Dobren looking to control but Graney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Graney here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dobren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dobren fails to take his opponent's back.
Graney slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dobren trying to control from half guard but Graney is working away.
Dobren wants to pass to mount but Graney is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graney wants to improve his position but Dobren is controlling well.
Dobren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graney keeping full guard, as Dobren tries to pass.
Dobren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graney punching from the bottom.
Graney is trying to get back to full guard.
Dobren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graney is just riding it out for now. Dobren eventually gives up the hold.
Graney is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Dobren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dobren wants to pass the guard but Graney is defending well.
Graney is staying active underneath Dobren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Graney is looking for a sweep. Dobren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobren.
Graney defending well as Dobren loads up on a big left hand.
Rocko Graney is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobren.
Dobren tries for a takedown but Graney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid body kick from Dobren.
Graney moves out of range as Dobren strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandar Dobren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dobren throws a series of punches but Graney moves out of range.
Graney lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Dobren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graney throws a shot from downtown. Dobren moves away and avoids it.
Graney throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobren.
Graney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobren.
Dobren shoots in looking for a takedown. Graney tries to sprawl out of it but Dobren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Graney misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graney slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobren needs to keep his hands up - Graney had a free shot at his head there.
Dobren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graney scores with a jab to the body.
Dobren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dobren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobren thows a leg kick but Graney checks it
and Graney counters with a series of strikes. Dobren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobren throws a head kick that misses.
Dobren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dobren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dobren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocko Graney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Dobren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobren can do to turn this around?
Graney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dobren fails to land with a series of punches.
Graney cracks Dobren with an open hand slap.
Dobren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graney ducks under a wild hook from Dobren.
Graney misses with a straight right.
Graney throws a head kick but Dobren moves out of range.
Dobren fails with the takedown
and Graney makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dobren really felt that one!
Graney moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobren throws a jab but it's blocked by Graney.
Graney lands a nice looking body shot.
Dobren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Graney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graney thumps Dobren with a low kick.
Dobren walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Graney. That snapped Dobren's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graney lands a nice hook to Dobren's body. Dobren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dobren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graney.
A head kick misses from Graney.
Graney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dobren avoids the head kick by Graney.
Graney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dobren's head.
Graney looks to land a combination but Dobren avoids it well.
Dobren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graney moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graney waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dobren.
Dobren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocko Graney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graney 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocko Graney!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Joao Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Batista gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Maia seems to have locked his on tight now - Batista screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Maia, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demian Maia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubbs's entrance music is I Am The Walrus by The Beatles. A fine choice. 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 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, Robert Stubbs!
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, Derek Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs misses with a few strikes there.
Stubbs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santiago.
Stubbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stubbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Stubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Stubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santiago defending well as Stubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stubbs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stubbs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stubbs misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Stubbs misses with the combination.
A combination from Stubbs does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubbs misses with a two punch combination.
Stubbs swinging wilding here.
Stubbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stubbs throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stubbs misses with the combination.
Santiago shoots in and bounces Stubbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago pushes down on Stubbs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago 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.
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stubbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Stubbs is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santiago moves into full mount! Stubbs won't be happy about that!
Santiago avoids the attempt from Stubbs to control.
Stubbs is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stubbs is trying desperately to improve position.
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Stubbs is in no mood to give up.
Santiago looks gassed!
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stubbs is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Santiago swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stubbs is now in Santiago's guard. A big mistake from Santiago there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Stubbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubbs.
Stubbs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stubbs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stubbs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Stubbs.
Stubbs misses with a straight left.
Stubbs swinging wilding here.
Stubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Stubbs misses.
A jab from Stubbs misses.
Stubbs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santiago momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Stubbs with a poor takedown
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
Santiago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stubbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stubbs wants to get back to his feet but Santiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santiago 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.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Stubbs is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stubbs defends it well.
Stubbs wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stubbs has one foot on Santiago's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stubbs throws a leg kick
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stubbs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stubbs still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stubbs has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Santiago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Stubbs will probably get the nod.
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!
Santiago moves out of range as Stubbs strikes.
Santiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santiago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stubbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stubbs misses with a double jab.
Stubbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stubbs throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Stubbs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
A big left from Stubbs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stubbs throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters by moving into the clinch.
Santiago pulls guard successfully.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago working for a triangle but Stubbs defends it easily.
Stubbs wants to stand but Santiago is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stubbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stubbs has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Derek Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stubbs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santiago Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stubbs's back instead.
Stubbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Santiago is trying to stick to Stubbs's back but Stubbs is turning into Santiago. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santiago's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stubbs.
Stubbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working for a triangle but Stubbs defends it easily.
Stubbs wants to get up but he can't break Santiago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santiago is on top in guard.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santiago is controlling him.
Stubbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Stubbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stubbs manages to kick Santiago off! Santiago jumps back into Stubbs's guard.
Stubbs keeping full guard, as Santiago tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Buendia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buendia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Velocity by Tonedeff. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Buendia!
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, Silva Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Buendia.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buendia looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Buendia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Buendia pushes him off.
Buendia closes the distance and clinches.
Buendia lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buendia's brow.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Buendia has double underhooks.
Silva is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buendia obliges.
Buendia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Buendia manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Buendia is having none of it.
Silva looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buendia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buendia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Buendia 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.
Buendia trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buendia with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Buendia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buendia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buendia stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buendia looking to pass the guard.
Buendia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buendia throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Buendia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buendia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Buendia cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva pushes Buendia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Buendia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Buendia controlling the position from side mount.
Buendia working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buendia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Buendia is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.
Buendia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Silva!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is covering up but some of the strikes from Buendia are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buendia is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Buendia gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Buendia gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Buendia apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Buendia dominated that round.
That's time! Buendia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buendia looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Buendia 's knee.
Buendia closes the distance and clinches.
Buendia lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Buendia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Buendia scores with a knee to the head.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Buendia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buendia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Buendia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buendia clinches with his opponent.
Buendia is stalling here.
Buendia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buendia passes to side control.
Buendia controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Buendia trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Buendia is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Buendia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buendia happy to just control the position for now.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Buendia scoring with strikes.
Buendia working the ground and pound from side control.
Buendia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buendia working the ground and pound.
Buendia tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Buendia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Buendia 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.
Buendia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Buendia cracks Silva with a big elbow.
The referee asks Buendia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buendia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Buendia cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Buendia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Buendia trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buendia working the ground and pound from side control.
Buendia looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buendia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buendia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buendia lands a heavy elbow.
Jose Buendia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buendia lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Buendia.
Buendia controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Buendia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Buendia clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Buendia prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Buendia looking for a takedown.
Buendia tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Buendia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buendia goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Buendia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buendia closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Buendia pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva clinches but Buendia breaks the clinch
and Buendia counters by clinching up.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Buendia.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buendia fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva wants to clinch
and Buendia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Buendia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva has momentary wrist control but Buendia slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva wants to stand up but Buendia is controlling him.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buendia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buendia cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buendia controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buendia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buendia scoring with some ground and pound.
Buendia is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buendia landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buendia stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buendia lands a couple of elbows.
Buendia passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buendia thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Buendia.
Ground and pound from Buendia.
Buendia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buendia lands a nice short elbow.
Jose Buendia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buendia passes to side control.
Buendia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Buendia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Buendia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Buendia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buendia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Buendia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
176 lbs
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176 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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, Mason Dixon!
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, Gaycer Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Gaycer Silva has been cut.
Silva swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaycer Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Mason Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaycer Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Silva shoots in.
Good shot there by Dixon.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
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 Mason Dixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gaycer Silva's cut.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaycer Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon wants to clinch.
Dixon lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown but Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dixon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Silva manages to get his head free but now Dixon has transitioned to an armbar! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dixon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Dixon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Muniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes into the arena with Saliva - Click Click Boom blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rafael Muniz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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, Nate Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Muniz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Muniz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muniz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrison but Harrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harrison throws a hook but Muniz avoids it easily.
Harrison stuns Muniz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muniz looks gassed!
Muniz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to avoid it but Muniz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrison to the ground. Harrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nate Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Muniz.
Harrison connects with a jab.
It looks like Rafael Muniz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Muniz with that takedown attempt.
Harrison fakes the body blow, causing Muniz to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Muniz goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Harrison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Markson (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 lightweight 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, Joey Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Markson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markson slips a straight right by Marks.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markson manages to avoid it.
Marks has a takedown stuffed.
Markson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Markson to the mat. Markson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Markson keeping full guard, as Marks tries to pass.
Markson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marks postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markson holds on and takes a little breather.
Markson trying to control the position.
Marks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markson keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Markson is pulling down on Marks's head to control his posture.
Markson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marks shoots for a takedown but Markson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markson as he jumps to the side.
Marks has a takedown stuffed.
Marks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marks's half guard.
Markson drops an elbow to the side of Marks's head.
Markson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markson working Marks over with strikes.
Markson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markson wants to control but Marks is keeping him busy.
Markson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marks trying to hold on to Markson's head to control him but Markson postures up.
Marks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Markson seems content to control.
Markson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markson counters with a shoot takedown. Marks fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson won't allow Marks to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markson 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.
Markson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Markson has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markson is one step ahead there.
Marks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Markson dominated that 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.
Markson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marks tries to avoid it but Markson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marks to the ground. Marks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marks looking to pass the guard.
Marks won't allow Markson to get back to his feet.
Markson is adopting a defensive guard.
Marks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markson managing to control the position.
Markson is looking to stand up but Marks isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marks wants to control from the top but Markson keeps moving.
Markson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Markson breaks from Marks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markson controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Markson.
Markson unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks is in a horrible position here. Markson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Markson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markson unloading with bombs!
Marks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Marks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Markson is working for a guillotine from mount but Marks frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Markson is breathing heavily.
Marks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marks is on top in guard.
Marks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks preventing the sweep.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Markson is keeping the position.
Marks trying to move into half guard but instead Markson has managed to sweep!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marks looking for a sweep. Not yet Marks, not yet.
Markson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marks tries to roll over but Markson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson is looking for a kimura here.
Markson blocks the strikes from Marks.
Marks is looking to improve his position.
Kyle Markson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marks is not content to let Markson control the position.
Markson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marks moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Markson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A left lands for Marks.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Markson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markson.
Marks controlling Markson's posture.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Markson from controlling successfully.
Marks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marks looking for a sweep. Not yet Marks, not yet.
Markson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marks!
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Markson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Markson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Markson to his feet.
Markson blocks a jab.
Marks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markson. Markson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joey Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks 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.
Markson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marks is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markson keeping full guard, as Marks tries to pass.
Markson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marks is one step ahead there.
Marks 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.
Markson wants to stand and escape but Marks is having none of it.
Marks trying to control the position from guard on top but Markson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marks wants to stand but Markson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Marks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Markson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Markson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Markson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Markson wants to work for an arm triangle but Marks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marks defends it well.
Markson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyle Markson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks gets back to full guard.
Markson stopping the sweep attempt from Marks.
Markson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joey Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Markson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markson wants to work for an arm triangle but Marks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Markson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Markson!
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