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UVT Fight Night 6/2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvagh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Palaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palaver has chosen Coolio - Gangsta´s Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Junior Palaver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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226 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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, Calvagh Reed!
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, Junior Palaver!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Reed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed controlling the action here.
Palaver misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Palaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control but Palaver is working from the bottom.
Palaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palaver.
Reed is concentrating on defense, preventing Palaver from advancing position.
Reed is looking to escape.
Reed keeping control of the position.
Palaver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palaver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reed is trying to stand.
Reed wants to control but Palaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Palaver is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Palaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Palaver shoots in.
Palaver looks gassed!
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palaver tries to kick Reed off but Reed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Palaver is looking to escape.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palaver is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is going olschool here, as he tries to force Palaver to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Palaver shrugs it off.
Reed prevents Palaver from getting the reversal.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palaver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Palaver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed trying to control but Palaver is having none of it.
Palaver is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed controlling his opponent.
Reed cracks Palaver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed controlling from mount.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palaver is desperately trying to improve his position but Reed has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed has control of Palaver's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palaver regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reed controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvagh Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Palaver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palaver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed has Palaver pressed against the cage.
Palaver successfully pulls guard.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Palaver keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed passes Palaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Palaver's head.
Reed 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.
Palaver is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palaver is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Palaver wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Reed decides to return to a standing position.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed clinches with his opponent.
Reed wants a takedown.
Palaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calvagh Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Palaver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palaver.
Reed successfully pulls guard.
Reed has his hands on Palaver's head, controlling the position.
Reed pushes a forearm under Palaver's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Palaver is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvagh Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adilson Kaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adilson Kaio 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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240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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267 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodney Gracie!
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, Adilson Kaio!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaio lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Kaio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Rodney Gracie 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!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kaio has cracked Gracie with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kaio lands another huge swinging hook and Gracie tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gracie, before Kaio can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adilson Kaio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Milfhunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Canuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milfhunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Operation Ground and Pound. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Milfhunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Canuto!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Milfhunter.
Canuto shoots in for a double leg but Milfhunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canuto avoids the head kick by Milfhunter.
Milfhunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milfhunter - that will leave a mark!
Milfhunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Canuto avoiding damage as Milfhunter throws knees to the body.
Milfhunter crunches a lovely knee into Canuto's ribcage.
Milfhunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Canuto looks gassed!
Milfhunter tries a knee to the head but Canuto blocks it.
Milfhunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Canuto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milfhunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canuto avoids it.
Milfhunter crunches a lovely knee into Canuto's ribcage.
Canuto managing to block the knees to the body from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canuto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milfhunter landing knees to the body.
Milfhunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Canuto avoids the damage to the body.
Milfhunter lands a body punch.
Milfhunter scores a nice knee to the body.
Milfhunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milfhunter landing knees to the body.
Milfhunter crunches a lovely knee into Canuto's ribcage.
Milfhunter manages to break the clinch.
Milfhunter throws a head kick but Canuto moves out of range.
Canuto walks into a jab.
Milfhunter lands a head kick. Canuto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milfhunter lands with a nice combination. Canuto backs away looking to recover.
Milfhunter instigates a clinch.
Milfhunter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Milfhunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Milfhunter working Canuto over with knees to the body.
Milfhunter crunches a lovely knee into Canuto's ribcage.
Canuto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milfhunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milfhunter scores with a hook to the body.
Milfhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milfhunter throws a sloppy head kick and Canuto moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milfhunter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canuto if he has to take too many more of those.
Milfhunter instigates a clinch.
Milfhunter lands a nice knee to the body.
Milfhunter breaks from the clinch.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milfhunter connects with a high kick.
Canuto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Milfhunter moves into the clinch.
Milfhunter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Canuto.
A knee to the head by Milfhunter.
Canuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milfhunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Milfhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Canuto.
Milfhunter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milfhunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Canuto avoids the damage to the body.
Canuto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milfhunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Milfhunter lands a knee to the body.
Milfhunter lands a knee to the body.
Milfhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milfhunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milfhunter - that will leave a mark!
Milfhunter misses with a head kick.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Milfhunter.
Canuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milfhunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canuto somewhat.
Milfhunter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Milfhunter scores with a head kick.
Milfhunter misses with a head kick.
Milfhunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milfhunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canuto.
Milfhunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milfhunter moves into the clinch.
Milfhunter digs a right hand underneath Canuto's ribcage. Canuto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milfhunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milfhunter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Milfhunter closes the distance and clinches.
Canuto takes a shot to the head.
Milfhunter works on Canuto's body with a couple of short punches.
Milfhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milfhunter lands a head kick. Canuto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Milfhunter throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Milfhunter lands but Canuto takes it in his stride.
Milfhunter scores with a push kick.
Canuto avoids the head kick by Milfhunter.
Milfhunter throws a nice head kick!
Milfhunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Canuto's head.
Canuto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Milfhunter looks to land a combination but Canuto avoids it well.
Milfhunter keeps Canuto at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milfhunter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Milfhunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milfhunter landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Milfhunter smiles and moves away.
Milfhunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milfhunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Canuto shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milfhunter.
Milfhunter thuds his shin into the meat of Canuto's side.
Canuto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Milfhunter.
Canuto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Milfhunter throws a head kick that Canuto semi-blocks.
Milfhunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milfhunter lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milfhunter throws a head kick that Canuto semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Milfhunter 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.
Milfhunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Canuto's head.
Milfhunter scores with a nice body kick.
Milfhunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Milfhunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Milfhunter lands a head kick!
Milfhunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milfhunter clinches.
Milfhunter missing with knees to the body.
Milfhunter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Milfhunter.
Milfhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canuto can do to turn this around?
Milfhunter scores with a shot to the side of Canuto's head.
Milfhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milfhunter misses with a double jab.
Milfhunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Milfhunter keeps Canuto at a distance using the push kick.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Milfhunter lands a high kick!
The Milfhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milfhunter lands a high kick!
Milfhunter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Milfhunter rushes Canuto and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Milfhunter.
Canuto avoids a wild elbow strike from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milfhunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Canuto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milfhunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Canuto tries for a takedown but Milfhunter manages to get underhooks.
Canuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canuto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Milfhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Canuto.
Milfhunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canuto managing to block the knees to the body from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter trying to land knees to the body.
Milfhunter tries to land a knee to the head but Canuto blocks with his arms.
Canuto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milfhunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Milfhunter obliges.
Milfhunter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Canuto.
Milfhunter is leaning against Canuto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canuto jumps guard but Milfhunter stands there with Canuto around his waist. Canuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Canuto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milfhunter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milfhunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Milfhunter trying to land knees to the body.
Milfhunter lands an elbow inside that Canuto shrugs off.
Milfhunter missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milfhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canuto is defending well for now.
Canuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milfhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canuto is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Milfhunter.
Canuto fails to pull guard.
Milfhunter lands an elbow that stopped Canuto in his tracks for a moment.
Canuto goes for a takedown attempt but Milfhunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Milfhunter lands with a kick to the temple. Canuto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Milfhunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Milfhunter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Canuto will feel that in the morning.
Milfhunter forces Canuto back against the cage and clinches.
Milfhunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Canuto avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canuto fails to pull guard.
Milfhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canuto is defending well for now.
Milfhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milfhunter cracks a nice hook into Canuto's ribs.
Canuto tries to keep at a distance but Milfhunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canuto jumps guard but Milfhunter stands there with Canuto around his waist. Canuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milfhunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canuto blocks a head kick by Milfhunter.
Canuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Milfhunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milfhunter lands a head kick!
Milfhunter throws a head kick that Canuto semi-blocks.
The Milfhunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canuto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milfhunter swivels and escapes.
Milfhunter throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Canuto walks into a left hand.
Milfhunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milfhunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Milfhunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Canuto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Canuto takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milfhunter is working Canuto over against the cage.
Milfhunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Milfhunter.
A head kick from Milfhunter lands but Canuto takes it in his stride.
Milfhunter lands a head shot.
Milfhunter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canuto if he has to take too many more of those.
Canuto shoots in and drives through. Milfhunter sprawls well.
Canuto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canuto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Milfhunter. That one must have hurt.
Milfhunter darts in and clinches Canuto up against the cage.
Milfhunter lands a good knee to the midsection. Canuto won't want to take too many of those.
Milfhunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canuto avoids it.
Canuto tries to pull guard but Milfhunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Canuto drops back down to his feet.
Milfhunter breaks from the clinch.
Milfhunter forces Canuto back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuto fails to pull guard.
Milfhunter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canuto is defending well for now.
Canuto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Milfhunter.
Milfhunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Canuto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Milfhunter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Canuto shoots in and drives through. Milfhunter sprawls well.
Milfhunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Milfhunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milfhunter lands a head kick!
Canuto shoots for a double leg takedown but Milfhunter sprawls well. He's pushed Canuto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Milfhunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canuto needs to keep his hands up - Milfhunter had a free shot at his head there.
Milfhunter rushes Canuto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milfhunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Milfhunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Milfhunter breaks the clinch.
Canuto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Canuto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Milfhunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canuto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milfhunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canuto avoids the head kick by Milfhunter.
Milfhunter lands with a slapping head kick.
Canuto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Canuto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Milfhunter - the referee stops the clock and Canuto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Milfhunter. Canuto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Milfhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Canuto.
Milfhunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Milfhunter lands a head kick. Canuto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milfhunter misses with a head kick.
Milfhunter lands a head shot.
Canuto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milfhunter tries to avoid it but Canuto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milfhunter to the ground. Milfhunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Milfhunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milfhunter misses with a head kick.
Canuto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Milfhunter!
Milfhunter really wants to buck Canuto off and get back to his feet.
Milfhunter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milfhunter tries to get out of the position.
Canuto is working for a guillotine from mount but Milfhunter frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Milfhunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Milfhunter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Canuto has hold of Milfhunter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Milfhunter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Canuto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Milfhunter is now in Canuto's guard. A big mistake from Canuto there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuto is looking for a triangle but Milfhunter pushes his legs off easily.
Milfhunter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Milfhunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Milfhunter throws a head kick that Canuto semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice body kick from Milfhunter.
Milfhunter has managed to clinch.
Canuto takes a shot to the head.
Milfhunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Milfhunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Milfhunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Milfhunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Milfhunter.
Milfhunter manages to break the clinch.
Milfhunter lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Milfhunter.
Bruno Canuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milfhunter has Canuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Milfhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canuto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Milfhunter clobbers Canuto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Milfhunter rushes Canuto and presses him up against the cage.
Milfhunter with a knee to the head.
Canuto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Milfhunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Milfhunter, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Milfhunter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Tager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tager might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MOTOR HEAD. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Tager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tager shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tager showed some decent athleticism there.
Cowell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tager thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowell is on top in guard.
Tager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cowell looking to pass the guard.
Tager controlling Cowell's posture.
Tager on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tager tries to get out of the position.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Tager keeps moving.
Tager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cowell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cowell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cowell pushes down on Tager's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tager wants to improve his position but Cowell is controlling well.
Tager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cowell is keen to just control but Tager is a slippery customer.
Tager punching from the bottom.
Cowell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cowell.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tager tries to get to full guard but Cowell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tager trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tager shoots for a takedown but Cowell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cowell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tager napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tager misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cowell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cowell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tager is trying to control Cowell's posture but Cowell avoids it.
Cowell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tager, who protects the arm well.
Cowell working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tager is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tager sneaks back into half guard.
Tager tries to roll over but Cowell keeps him under control.
Tager is staying active underneath Cowell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cowell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cowell is thwarting Tager's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Tager preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tager is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowell pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cowell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tager counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cowell taking some punishment here, with Tager in his half guard.
Cowell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cowell gets back to full guard.
Tager landing some decent shots from guard.
Tager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Iron Tager will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cowell with a poor takedown
and Tager counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cowell's guard now.
Tager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cowell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cowell working for a triangle but Tager defends it easily.
Tager tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowell is retaining full guard.
Tager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cowell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tager is one step ahead there.
Cowell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tager thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cowell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tager has managed to get both his arms back between Cowell's legs - danger averted.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Tager working some strikes from top position.
Tager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cowell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tager is in close to Cowell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cowell has his foot on Tager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tager works his way back into a safe position though.
Tager thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Tager drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tager jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cowell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tager manages to get himself to full guard.
Tager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cowell defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell trying to control but Tager is working from the bottom.
Tager is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cowell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cowell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tager had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cowell defends it easily.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Tager keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tager looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cowell has picked Tager up and slammed him! Tager can't keep hold of the triangle and Cowell manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cowell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tager is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cowell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tager knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tager is looking for a sweep.
Cowell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowell throws a strike aimed at the side of Tager's head but Tager avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Tager's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cowell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tager has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tager wants to control but Cowell postures up.
Cowell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cowell trying to control the position but Tager is working away.
Tager is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Cowell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tager closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tager tries to move to mount but Cowell blocks the move with his legs.
Cowell regains half guard.
Cowell wants to control but Tager is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Tager.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cowell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tager makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cowell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tager lands a couple of elbows.
Tager avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tager scoring with some ground and pound.
Cowell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iron Tager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tager distracts Cowell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tager trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tager thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tager postures up in Cowell's guard and throws a big left but Cowell blocks it.
Cowell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tager's guard.
Tager looking for a sweep. Not yet Tager, not yet.
Cowell trying to control but Tager is working from the bottom.
Cowell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tager is looking for a triangle but Cowell pushes his legs off easily.
Cowell passes into half guard.
Cowell working Tager over with strikes.
Tager is trying to get back to full guard.
Tager is defending against the submission attempts here by Cowell.
Tager is looking to improve his position.
Cowell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tager tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tager looking for submissions off his back.
Tager looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cowell has his takedown stuffed
and Tager counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowell won't be happy with that.
Cowell sneaks back into half guard.
Cowell tries to roll over but Tager keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tager is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cowell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tager is working away from the top position though.
Cowell is trying to get back to full guard.
Tager is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tager blocks the strikes from Cowell.
Tager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cowell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cowell wants to control but Tager is keeping busy.
Tager is trying to work for a kimura but Cowell is defending well.
Tager is working for a kimura but Cowell is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Tager showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tager has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Odle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odle comes to the cage accompanied by Let Go. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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277 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travis Odle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Cazares!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cazares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cazares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cazares shoots in but no luck this time.
Odle is looking to clinch.
Cazares keeps the fight on the outside.
Cazares closes the distance and clinches.
Cazares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cazares scores a takedown into full mount!
Cazares is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Odle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Odle!
Cazares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Odle wants to stand but Cazares is controlling his posture from full guard.
Odle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cazares is working an open guard so Odle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Odle's half guard.
Cazares wants to free his trapped foot but Odle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cazares thows a huge punch but Odle dodges it nicely.
Cazares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cazares seems to be working for a kimura but Odle defends the submission attempt.
Odle won't allow Cazares to pass to mount.
Cazares looking for a submission but Odle manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Odle is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cazares's guard.
Odle pushing down on Cazares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Odle is working for a kimura but Cazares is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cazares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cazares wants to sweep here but Odle controlling him for the moment.
Odle won't allow Cazares to get back to his feet.
Odle tries to stand but Cazares is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cazares pushes Odle off and scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Cazares does it's job there.
Odle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cazares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cazares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odle is breathing heavily.
Cazares fails with the takedown.
Cazares has Odle up against the cage in a clinch.
Odle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cazares wants to break free but Odle has control.
Odle throws an elbow that misses.
Cazares manages to break the clinch.
Cazares closes the distance and clinches.
Cazares blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odle tries to land knees in the clinch but Cazares avoids the damage to the body.
Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Cazares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cazares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Odle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Travis Odle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Cazares.
Odle misses with an elbow strike.
Cazares breaks the clinch.
Odle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cazares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odle tries to clinch up.
Cazares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Odle on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cazares forces Odle back against the cage and clinches.
Cazares breaks from the clinch.
Odle slips a jab and a cross from Cazares.
Odle clinches but Cazares breaks the clinch
enabling Cazares to counter with a crisp jab.
Cazares fails with a takedown attempt.
Cazares throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Odle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cazares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odle wants to clinch
and Cazares moves into the clinch.
Cazares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Cazares dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cazares shoots in and drives through. Odle sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Cazares.
Cazares swats away the attempt to clinch by Odle.
Cazares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cazares swats away the attempt to clinch by Odle.
Odle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cazares.
Cazares dives in and grabs Odle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Odle pushes down on Cazares's head and hops out.
Travis Odle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Cazares.
Odle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cazares keeps the fight on the outside.
Dino Cazares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cazares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odle moves into the clinch successfully.
Odle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cazares avoids it.
Odle trying to land knees to the body.
Cazares blocks the elbow strike.
Cazares breaks the clinch.
Odle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cazares to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Odle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cazares defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares looking to pass the guard.
Odle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cazares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cazares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cazares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cazares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cazares postures up.
Cazares throwing strikes from guard but Odle blocks nicely.
Odle is looking to stand up but Cazares isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cazares connects with a looping right hand.
Travis Odle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cazares to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cazares slips nicely into half guard.
Cazares is pressing down on Odle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Odle is holding on for now.
Cazares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odle defends it well.
Cazares has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cazares unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cazares working Odle over with strikes here.
Odle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Odle is working hard here to advance position.
Cazares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cazares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cazares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cazares lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odle is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cazares locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Odle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dino Cazares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cong has chosen Jibbs - King Kong as his entrance music. 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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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cong misses with a two punch combination.
Norris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norris tries to break free but Cong pushes him back against the cage.
Cong lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
Norris working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cong.
Cong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norris is trying to force a seperation but Cong has the dominant position.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Cong won't allow it.
Cong has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Cong won't allow it.
Cong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Cong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Cong.
Cong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cong moves into the clinch.
Norris wants to break free but Cong has control.
Cong is trying to trip Norris. He has hold of a leg but Norris is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cong postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cong stands up over Norris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cong working some strikes from top position.
Chuck Norris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cong tries to free his leg and advance position but Norris is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris wants to get back to his feet but Cong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Cong from controlling successfully.
Cong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cong throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Norris has momentary wrist control but Cong slips an elbow through the middle.
Jeez, Chuck Norris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Norris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Cong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Flintstone!
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, Kent Powell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell is looking to clinch but Flintstone is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Flintstone as Powell shoots in.
Powell tries for a takedown but Flintstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flintstone but Flintstone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fred Flintstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Powell.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flintstone sprawls well. Flintstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flintstone moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Flintstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flintstone as he avoids it easily.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kent Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flintstone feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Flintstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flintstone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Powell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flintstone. Flintstone obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Flintstone is just out of range.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flintstone as he jumps to the side.
Flintstone throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Flintstone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flintstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Powell takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Powell with that takedown attempt.
Flintstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Powell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flintstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, jab by Flintstone - just one landing.
Flintstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell tries for a takedown but Flintstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Flintstone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flintstone is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, Flintstone circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flintstone defends it nicely.
Flintstone stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Flintstone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Powell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with Flintstone, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes Flintstone against the cage but Flintstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Flintstone throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Flintstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Fred Flintstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Powell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flintstone sprawls well. Flintstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powell fails with the takedown.
Flintstone misses with a head kick.
Flintstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fred Flintstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Fred Flintstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Powell is looking to clinch.
Powell looks for a takedown but Flintstone sprawls well.
Flintstone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Powell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flintstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powell somewhat.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Flintstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powell is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell fails to land the takedown.
Flintstone lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Powell shoots in but no luck this time.
Powell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flintstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Flintstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flintstone looks to land a combination. Powell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flintstone swivels and escapes.
Powell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell is looking to advance position but Flintstone won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Flintstone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Flintstone circles away.
Powell dives in and grabs Flintstone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flintstone pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flintstone.
Flintstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Flintstone.
Flintstone lands with a slapping head kick.
Flintstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell avoids the head kick by Flintstone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell blocks a head kick by Flintstone.
Fred Flintstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Flintstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Powell. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flintstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fred Flintstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Powell.
Powell tries for a takedown but Flintstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flintstone throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Flintstone digs a good hook to Powell's body.
Flintstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Flintstone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flintstone wants it to stay on the feet.
Flintstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flintstone as he avoids it easily.
Powell takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell fails with the takedown.
Flintstone throws a head kick that misses.
Powell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flintstone throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell misses with a double jab
and Flintstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Powell's knee momentarily.
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.
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flintstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flintstone counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Flintstone.
Kent Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flintstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flintstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Flintstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flintstone, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Flintstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Segata Sanshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanshiro comes to the cage accompanied by Sega Satan!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Segata Sanshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a low kick as Sanshiro jumps back.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Sanshiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Sanshiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sanshiro. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Sanshiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Sanshiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanshiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanshiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanshiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Sanshiro misses with a wild body shot.
Sanshiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanshiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanshiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanshiro gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Allen is looking to advance position but Sanshiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Allen wants to hold on but Sanshiro pushes him away.
Allen is looking to improve his position but Sanshiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanshiro tries to control but Allen wriggling away.
Allen wants to hold on but Sanshiro pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanshiro content just to control the position here.
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.
Allen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanshiro has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanshiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanshiro's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segata Sanshiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanshiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Sanshiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanshiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanshiro throws a leg kick
and Sanshiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Sanshiro misses.
Sanshiro checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanshiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanshiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Segata Sanshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in and bounces Sanshiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanshiro keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen won't allow Sanshiro to sweep him here.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanshiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Allen pushing down on Sanshiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanshiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Sanshiro defends the submission attempt.
Allen is thwarting Sanshiro's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Allen trying to control but Sanshiro is having none of it.
Allen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanshiro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanshiro and Allen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanshiro manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanshiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Allen trying to control from Sanshiro's half guard. Sanshiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Allen looking to sit in guard and control but Sanshiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen trying to control the position.
Sanshiro stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Segata Sanshiro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanshiro throws a head kick that misses.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanshiro sprawls well. Sanshiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Allen avoids the body shot from Sanshiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanshiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Sanshiro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Allen's knee momentarily.
Sanshiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanshiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanshiro lands with a nice body punch.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanshiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanshiro misses with a head kick.
Sanshiro misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Sanshiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Sanshiro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanshiro scores with a head kick.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanshiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanshiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Allen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanshiro counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
Benny Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanshiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Segata Sanshiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Sanshiro counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanshiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanshiro connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanshiro. That's going to slow Allen down.
Benny Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanshiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Sanshiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanshiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanshiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanshiro pushes Allen away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segata Sanshiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanshiro, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segata Sanshiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Todd Rundgren - Bang On The Drum All Day. Blackwater has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Fabiano DeSilva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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26
210 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
Blackwater fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for DeSilva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackwater tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackwater.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Blackwater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Bronn Blackwater has been cut.
Blackwater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackwater darts in and clinches DeSilva up against the cage.
DeSilva blocks an elbow strike.
DeSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
DeSilva gets underhooks to prevent Blackwater's takedown attempt.
DeSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwater has double underhooks.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeSilva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Blackwater's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackwater tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Blackwater moved out of range.
Blackwater tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva throws a series of strikes that have Blackwater backpedaling.
Blackwater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackwater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Blackwater.
No joy there for DeSilva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Fabiano DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva misses with the combination.
Blackwater moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from DeSilva.
DeSilva swings for the body but Blackwater moves out of range.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabiano DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwater on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeSilva swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwater.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSilva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeSilva.
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!
DeSilva misses with a double jab.
Blackwater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
Blackwater is looking to clinch.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackwater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackwater there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwater tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva throws a series of strikes that have Blackwater backpedaling.
That has opened up Bronn Blackwater's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Blackwater.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwater.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Blackwater's body. Blackwater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeSilva lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwater tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackwater doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
Blackwater is looking to clinch but DeSilva is avoiding it.
DeSilva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Blackwater slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSilva swings for the body but Blackwater moves out of range.
Blackwater moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwater circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackwater's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano DeSilva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bronn Blackwater's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blackwater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
Fabiano DeSilva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSilva swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwater.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
Blackwater dodges the punch combination from DeSilva.
Blackwater tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeSilva checks a leg kick.
DeSilva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeSilva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackwater wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
Blackwater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Blackwater counters by clinching up.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
Blackwater stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSilva avoids it.
Blackwater tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
Blackwater trying to land knees to the body.
Blackwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
Blackwater tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackwater won't allow it.
Blackwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeSilva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blackwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackwater is breathing heavily.
DeSilva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blackwater counters with a series of strikes. DeSilva will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blackwater wants to clinch.
Blackwater tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackwater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeSilva swivels and escapes.
Fabiano DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Blackwater.
Blackwater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva looks to land a combination but Blackwater avoids it well.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackwater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackwater fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The cut above Bronn Blackwater's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blackwater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva misses with the combination.
DeSilva swinging wilding here.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Blackwater avoids nicely.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackwater was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwater.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
Blackwater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackwater is rocked!
Blackwater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Blackwater ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackwater also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeSilva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackwater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
Blackwater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackwater is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
Bronn Blackwater's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva jabs Blackwater right on the nose. Blackwater blinks but takes it well.
Blackwater tries to clinch but DeSilva moves away
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackwater tried to score with a low kick but DeSilva checks it.
Blackwater wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
Blackwater seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackwater scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
Blackwater closes the distance but DeSilva moves to the side
and DeSilva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabiano DeSilva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronn Blackwater's cut.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
DeSilva misses with a double jab
and Blackwater counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackwater won't allow it.
Blackwater trying to stall but DeSilva improves his position.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva throws a series of punches but Blackwater avoids them all with ease.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackwater.
Fabiano DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blackwater has DeSilva pressed against the cage, preventing DeSilva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackwater misses with a knee strike.
Blackwater looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSilva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blackwater counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DeSilva tries to break the clinch but Blackwater is controlling the position.
Blackwater lands a good knee to the midsection. DeSilva won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSilva avoids it.
Blackwater looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Blackwater looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Blackwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blackwater taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DeSilva wants to break free but Blackwater has control.
Blackwater is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
Blackwater tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackwater.
Blackwater tries a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks it.
Blackwater misses with a knee to the head.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackwater.
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
Bronn Blackwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that Blackwater avoids nicely.
Blackwater tries to clinch up.
DeSilva throws a series of strikes that have Blackwater backpedaling.
DeSilva misses with the combination.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackwater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
Blackwater takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Blackwater.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a two punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bronn Blackwater's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fabiano DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Howatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor comes to the cage accompanied by Enigma - Hello and welcome. Howatt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boom - POD. Blair Howatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blair Howatt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howatt shoots in and bounces Victor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Victor is controlling Howatt's posture.
Howatt 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet.
Victor has his hands on Howatt's head, controlling the position.
Howatt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Victor has his foot on Howatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Victor is trying to control the position but Howatt postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Victor is on top in guard.
Victor 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Howatt is keeping the position.
Victor pushes down on Howatt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howatt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Victor looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Howatt holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Victor stops Howatt from standing up.
Howatt looking for a sweep. Not yet Howatt, not yet.
Howatt controlling the position.
Victor passes into half guard.
Victor seems to be working for a kimura but Howatt defends the submission attempt.
Victor trying to mount his opponent but Howatt defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is trying to control the action in half guard but Howatt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Victor uses his free foot to push down on Howatt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Howatt.
Victor punching from mount but Howatt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Victor throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Howatt has his hands clasped together but Victor breaks the hold and Howatt is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Victor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cassiano Victor!
Cassiano Victor retains his welterweight title!
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