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FMFC 3: No Mercy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos H Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDonald comes into the arena with Millenium blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos H Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Carlos H Gracie has been cut.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos H Gracie.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
MacDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie looks gassed!
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
William MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacDonald.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is working for takedown but MacDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but MacDonald improves position.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but MacDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos H Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
William MacDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos H Gracie.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling the position.
Gracie has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
MacDonald prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from MacDonald.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from MacDonald.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacDonald as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDonald pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie wants a takedown.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDonald pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacDonald instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but MacDonald is blocking nicely.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William MacDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos H Gracie's cut.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos H Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald working Gracie over with knees to the body.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald missing with knees to the body.
Gracie tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacDonald is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacDonald down to the mat. MacDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but MacDonald moves away
and MacDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacDonald smiles and moves away.
MacDonald rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but MacDonald manages to get underhooks.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDonald lands a damaging elbow.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from MacDonald.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDonald is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to clinch
and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from MacDonald, against the cage.
MacDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie is trying to drag MacDonald to the mat but MacDonald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDonald lands an elbow inside.
Carlos H Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
William MacDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
MacDonald lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie avoiding damage as MacDonald throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDonald's brow.
MacDonald trying to land knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
MacDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDonald lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacDonald stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
William MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William MacDonald!
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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 Jon Lousain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tosh Manosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manosh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steady mobbin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Lousain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tosh Manosh!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lousain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manosh shoots in and bounces Lousain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lousain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lousain is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manosh postures up and lands a big shot to Lousain's brow.
Manosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lousain is keeping the position for now.
Lousain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manosh throwing strikes from guard but Lousain blocks nicely.
Lousain keeping moving, preventing Manosh from controlling successfully.
Lousain has momentary wrist control but Manosh slips an elbow through the middle.
Manosh wants to control from the top but Lousain keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lousain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manosh is one step ahead there.
Manosh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Manosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Manosh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lousain's head.
Manosh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manosh controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manosh connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manosh postures up in Lousain's guard and throws a big left but Lousain blocks it.
Manosh working some strikes from top position.
Manosh cracks Lousain with a solid left hand.
Manosh postures up in Lousain's guard and throws a big left but Lousain blocks it.
Manosh preventing the sweep.
Lousain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lousain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manosh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manosh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Manosh both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manosh blocks a leg kick.
Manosh lands a body shot.
Manosh gets the takedown into side control.
Lousain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manosh landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manosh lands with some strikes.
Manosh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tosh Manosh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manosh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lousain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Manosh is working Lousain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Manosh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Manosh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manosh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manosh is looking to take a break and control but Lousain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manosh cracks Lousain with a big elbow.
Manosh controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manosh has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lousain!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manosh raining down shots from the mount!
Tosh Manosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manosh content just to control the position here.
Manosh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manosh raining down shots from the mount!
Manosh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lousain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manosh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lousain wants to get back to his feet.
Lousain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manosh landing strikes from the mount and Lousain is in trouble!
Manosh dominating with strikes here.
Manosh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manosh cracks Lousain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lousain is rocked!
Manosh working Lousain over with strikes here.
Oh Lousain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manosh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manosh unloading with bombs!
Manosh lands a big shot to the head and Lousain winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tosh Manosh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vacao Voador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Nakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vacao Voador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Nakamoto finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamoto drops Voador with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Voador looks back up at him and smiles so Nakamoto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Voador is rocked!
Voador fails with the takedown.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nakamoto throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Voador is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hideki Nakamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Kovanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Kovanoff!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane digs a good body shot into Kovanoff's ribs.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Kovanoff moved out of range.
Ron Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovanoff looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovanoff blocks a jab.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Barry Kovanoff has been cut.
Kovanoff tries to get into range but Kane steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kovanoff! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kane scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jane Speedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Leites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane Speedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergio Leites's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jane Speedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Leites!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedo cracks Leites with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Speedo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leites to stand back up!
Leites is rocked!
It looks like Sergio Leites has been cut.
Speedo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Leites out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jane Speedo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oh Fortuna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Damon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivera.
Damon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Damon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Damon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Damon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damon is stalling in the full guard.
Damon works a leg free and moves 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.
Rivera trying to control from the bottom.
Damon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rivera swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Damon.
Rivera throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Damon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Damon unloading with bombs!
Damon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rivera wants to hold on but Damon pushes him away.
Damon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rivera is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon landing shots from mount.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Damon finish him?
Damon postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Rivera out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Damon goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ron Damon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikko Rupponen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikko Rupponen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismail tries to keep at a distance but Rupponen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ismail drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ismail stops a takedown attempt from Rupponen.
Rupponen lands a takedown into guard.
Rupponen looking to pass the guard.
Ismail has a closed guard, preventing Rupponen from standing up.
Rupponen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rupponen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ismail's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismail looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rupponen is defending well. Ismail quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rupponen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ismail celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wallid Ismail!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brunoo Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Svetserson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunoo Xavier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brunoo Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Svetserson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svetserson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svetserson wants it to stay on the feet.
Xavier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Svetserson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
Svetserson 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.
Svetserson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xavier has a closed guard, preventing Svetserson from standing up.
Svetserson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Svetserson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Xavier Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Svetserson's back instead.
Xavier is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Svetserson is in bad spot here.
Svetserson wants to get back to his feet.
I really don't envy Svetserson right now.
Xavier looking to break Svetserson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Svetserson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xavier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier gets his hands free as Svetserson looks to control.
Xavier is trying to stick to Svetserson's back but Svetserson is turning into Xavier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xavier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Svetserson.
Svetserson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svetserson gets to his feet. Xavier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Svetserson looks gassed!
Svetserson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xavier misses with a two punch combination.
Xavier tries to clinch up.
Xavier tries to close the distance and clinch but Svetserson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xavier is looking to clinch but Svetserson is avoiding it.
Xavier shoots and misses
and Svetserson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svetserson fails to land with a series of punches.
Svetserson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xavier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Svetserson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xavier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Svetserson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Svetserson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svetserson wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment.
Xavier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svetserson's guard.
Xavier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to work for an arm triangle but Svetserson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Svetserson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xavier moves nicely into side control.
Xavier tries for a kimura but Svetserson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svetserson gets back to half guard.
Xavier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Svetserson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to finish this one by submission but Svetserson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Xavier.
Svetserson tries to lock up and control but Xavier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xavier is going olschool here, as he tries to force Svetserson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Svetserson shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier has hold of Svetserson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Svetserson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Xavier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Svetserson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Svetserson and Xavier has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xavier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svetserson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunoo Xavier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Svetserson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xavier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Svetserson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xavier to his feet.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Svetserson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Svetserson lands with a punch from half guard.
Svetserson is looking for a kimura but Xavier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Svetserson to get the leverage.
Xavier regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xavier has his foot on Svetserson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svetserson works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Svetserson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svetserson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svetserson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svetserson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetserson lands a couple of digs.
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svetserson defends well.
Xavier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Svetserson escapes and throws Xavier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Xavier is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetserson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Svetserson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Svetserson tries to stand but Xavier is controlling his head.
Xavier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Svetserson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Svetserson prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Svetserson winds up and cracks Xavier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xavier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Svetserson connects with a nice short shot to Xavier's temple.
Brunoo Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svetserson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
Svetserson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Xavier controls his leg.
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.
Svetserson wants to take a breather but Xavier is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Xavier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svetserson.
Svetserson misses with a wild combination.
Xavier checks a leg kick nicely.
Xavier misses with a takedown attempt
and Xavier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svetserson throws a leg kick which misses Xavier's front leg but catches the back leg as Xavier tries to avoid it.
Xavier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Svetserson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Svetserson is looking for a sweep.
Xavier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xavier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brunoo Xavier dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Xavier throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier drives through and clinches with Svetserson against the cage.
Svetserson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svetserson gets underhooks to prevent Xavier's takedown attempt.
Svetserson breaks the clinch.
Svetserson rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svetserson looking for a takedown.
Svetserson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svetserson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svetserson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunoo Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svetserson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xavier.
Svetserson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetserson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svetserson rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svetserson prevents it.
Svetserson breaks the clinch.
Svetserson feints and then cracks Xavier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xavier down.
Svetserson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xavier to the mat! Xavier manages to get full guard.
Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svetserson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svetserson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svetserson thows a big elbow that misses.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
Svetserson tries to stand but Xavier is controlling from the bottom.
Svetserson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetserson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svetserson has gone for a leg lock! Xavier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Svetserson's guard.
Svetserson wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xavier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Svetserson is proving hard to escape from.
Svetserson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xavier is controlling him.
Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Svetserson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Svetserson manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Svetserson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetserson wants to stand but Xavier is controlling the position.
Xavier stands up from Svetserson's guard - Xavier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Xavier has his takedown stuffed
and Svetserson counters with a left and a right that stings Xavier.
Svetserson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xavier counters with a takedown into side control.
Xavier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xavier working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svetserson tries to improve position but can't.
Xavier tries for a kimura but Svetserson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Svetserson manages to get back to half guard.
Brunoo Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svetserson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson Svetserson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xavier is trying to control. Svetserson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brunoo Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xavier, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brunoo Xavier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Game over as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elijah Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Pereira or perhaps it was just good defense by Blevins which made him look bad.
Pereira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blevins circles away.
Blevins drops Pereira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pereira looks back up at him and smiles so Blevins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ulysses Pereira has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blevins throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Blevins cracks Pereira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pereira falls backwards against the cage. Blevins follows up with more strikes that drop Pereira to his knees. Blevins keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pereira! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Blevins!
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