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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Crudele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Crudele!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell lands a jab to Crudele's midsection.
Liddell throws a head kick but Crudele moves out of range.
Crudele is looking to land body kicks.
Crudele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell cracks Crudele with a good jab.
It looks like Antonio Crudele has been cut.
Crudele takes one on the button.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Crudele.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Crudele moves out of range.
Crudele wants to clinch up but Liddell keeps it at a distance.
Liddell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crudele. Crudele obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Crudele avoids nicely.
Liddell with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crudele instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liddell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crudele is working for takedown but Liddell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crudele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crudele shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddell throws a right hand that Crudele ducks under and follows up with a left that Crudele also avoids with ease.
Crudele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Crudele avoids it well.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell throws a jab but it's blocked by Crudele.
Liddell throws a looping overhand right but Crudele ducks down to avoid it.
Crudele dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell throws a hook but Crudele avoids it easily.
Liddell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crudele shoots in but Liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Crudele.
Liddell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crudele fails to land the takedown.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Crudele avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Crudele misses
and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liddell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Antonio Crudele's cut even more.
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!
Crudele shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
Crudele looks gassed!
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
Crudele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crudele closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Crudele pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell misses the jab.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Crudele shoots in but no luck this time.
Crudele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Crudele tries to move into range but Liddell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liddell connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Crudele! He's out on his feet! Liddell rushes in and drops Crudele with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sensei Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeuss Balmuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sensei Biff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zeuss Balmuda's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sensei Biff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeuss Balmuda!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balmuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balmuda forces Biff back against the cage and clinches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balmuda. Biff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balmuda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biff moves into the clinch.
Biff presses Balmuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Balmuda.
Balmuda stalling in the clinch but Biff improves position.
Biff tries to break free but Balmuda pushes him back against the cage.
Biff breaks from the clinch.
Balmuda moves into the clinch.
Biff manages to break the clinch.
Biff gets a clinch.
Biff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balmuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balmuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balmuda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biff is stalling here.
Balmuda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff being controlled against the cage.
Balmuda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Come on Biff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Balmuda is trying to maintain a safe position but Biff gets an underhook and turns Balmuda into the cage.
Biff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balmuda wants to clinch but Biff slips to the side
and Biff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biff throws an elbow but misses.
Biff fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Biff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balmuda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balmuda is trying to maintain a safe position but Biff gets an underhook and turns Balmuda into the cage.
Balmuda lands with a right to the head.
Biff manages to break the clinch.
Balmuda tries to clinch but Biff moves away
and Biff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balmuda thinking.
Balmuda looks gassed!
Biff instigates a clinch.
Biff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balmuda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biff pulls Balmuda into guard.
Balmuda wanted to stand there but Biff had control of the position.
Biff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balmuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balmuda is looking to stand up but Biff won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biff is pulling down on Balmuda's head. It's preventing any offense from Balmuda, at least for the moment.
Biff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biff pulls Balmuda in to control the position.
Biff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Biff lands some strikes from the bottom.
Biff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balmuda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Biff wants to sweep but no luck.
Biff wants to stand but Balmuda is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biff manages to break the clinch.
Biff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balmuda in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sensei Biff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biff is defended easily by Balmuda.
Biff takes the fight into the clinch.
Biff pulls Balmuda into guard.
Balmuda won't allow Biff to get back to his feet.
Biff is working an open guard so Balmuda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Balmuda is breathing heavily.
Biff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balmuda circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Biff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biff throws a combination. Balmuda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biff moves into the clinch.
Biff fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Balmuda. No joy for Biff on that attempt.
Biff moves into range and clinches up with Balmuda.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biff.
Biff breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Biff.
Biff rushes Balmuda and presses him up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Balmuda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Biff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balmuda.
Biff pulls guard.
Biff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biff controls Balmuda momentarily but Balmuda frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balmuda won't allow Biff to sweep him here.
Biff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balmuda is looking to stand up but Biff won't let him.
Biff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balmuda is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Biff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biff shoots in looking for a takedown. Balmuda tries to sprawl out of it but Biff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balmuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Biff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biff shoots in but no luck this time.
Biff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balmuda defends it nicely.
Biff misses with a takedown attempt - Balmuda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balmuda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biff throws a head kick that Balmuda semi-blocks.
Biff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balmuda but Balmuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biff moves into range and clinches up with Balmuda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biff fails to pull guard.
Biff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Biff or perhaps it was just good defense by Balmuda which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sensei Biff dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Biff closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Biff.
Biff breaks the clinch.
Balmuda closes the distance but Biff moves to the side
and Biff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biff can't get the takedown.
Biff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sensei Biff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balmuda tries to avoid it but Biff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balmuda to the ground. Balmuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Biff.
Balmuda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensei Biff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balmuda's waist but Balmuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biff off to one side.
Biff rushes Balmuda and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balmuda is pressed up against the cage. Biff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balmuda down to the mat. Balmuda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balmuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biff.
Biff fails with the takedown.
Biff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biff missing with knees to the body.
Balmuda gets underhooks to prevent Biff's takedown attempt.
Balmuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Biff.
Biff breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biff misses with a double jab.
Biff fails with a takedown attempt.
Biff moves into range and clinches up with Balmuda.
Balmuda avoids the elbow strike from Biff, against the cage.
Biff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balmuda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Biff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biff wants a takedown but no success here.
Biff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balmuda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biff moves into the clinch.
Biff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balmuda looks to clinch
and Biff counters with a single leg into guard. Balmuda didn't expect that.
Biff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balmuda is keeping the position for now.
Balmuda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balmuda is keeping the position for now.
Biff won't allow Balmuda to get back to his feet.
Biff tries to stand but Balmuda is controlling from the bottom.
Balmuda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Biff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Biff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biff dives in and grabs Balmuda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balmuda pushes down on Biff's head and hops out.
Biff drives through and clinches with Balmuda against the cage.
Balmuda stops a takedown attempt from Biff.
Biff manages to break the clinch.
Biff shoots in looking for a takedown. Balmuda tries to sprawl out of it but Biff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balmuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balmuda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Biff or perhaps it was just good defense by Balmuda which made him look bad.
Biff moves into range and clinches up with Balmuda.
Zeuss Balmuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensei Biff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biff stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Biff breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sensei Biff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sensei Biff!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choncho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Fridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is haunted. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Choncho Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Fridge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Fridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fridge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez has clasped his hands together around Fridge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Fridge blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriguez stands up.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Fridge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Choncho Rodriguez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Fridge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Fridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fridge circles away.
Fridge ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Fridge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fridge pinned against the cage. Fridge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choncho Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fridge but Fridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Fridge.
A combination from Fridge does no damage.
Fridge tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Fridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fridge defends it nicely.
Fridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Fridge tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fridge working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fridge is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez passes Fridge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fridge wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fridge 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.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Fridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridge leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fridge. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Fridge lands a two punch combo.
Fridge throws an overhand right that has Rodriguez reeling! Fridge follows up with more punches and Rodriguez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Fridge!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Barry Henderson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barry Henderson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Barry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Marques!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Marques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson tries to clinch but Marques moves out of range.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marques swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marques throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Marques is avoiding it.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Marques keeps it at a distance.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Marques sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marques is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Marques circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marques counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Barry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson darts in and clinches Marques up against the cage.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Marques tries to tie him up.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marques blocks it with crossed arms.
Marques fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marques has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson lands a nice uppercut.
Marques tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marques stalling in the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Marques misses with a punch to the body.
Marques lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marques blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson letting Marques take a breather here.
Marques breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Marques connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marques misses with a two punch combination.
Marques swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marques looks gassed!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marques swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Marques pushes him off.
A big left from Marques misses.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Marques swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marques stuffs the takedown.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marques.
Marques looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson closes the distance but Marques moves to the side
and Marques counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques punching from the bottom.
Marques trying to control here.
Marques is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson wants to stand up but Marques has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Marques throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marques blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson pushes Marques up against the cage in a clinch.
Marques fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Henderson avoiding damage.
Henderson is working Marques over against the cage.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marques's face.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marques lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marques blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marques.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Henderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henderson closes the distance but Marques moves to the side
and Marques connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marques moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Marques circles away.
Henderson slips a jab from Marques.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marques circles away.
Marques keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Marques had a free shot at his head there.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Marques has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marques keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marques has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Marques is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marques knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson tries to stand and escape but Marques is controlling the position.
Henderson stands up out of the half guard.
Henderson defending well as Marques loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marques.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Marques.
Marques displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marques circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Marques counter with a right hand.
Marques swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
Marques keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson forces Marques back against the cage and clinches.
Marques looking to stall.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marques's face.
A frustrated look appears on Marques's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marques is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Marques blocking some punches.
Marques blocking some punches.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Marques is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marques's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marques misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Marques's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Marques stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Marques takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marques tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson is looking to control Marques's arms but Marques gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Marques is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marques has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Marques takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barry Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson keeps control of Marques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Marques lands a body punch.
Marques prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Marques jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Marques around his waist. Marques gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Marques blocks with his arms.
Marques lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Marques drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barry Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Marques.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
Marques tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Henderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Marques is looking for a sweep.
Henderson trying to control the action but Marques is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Henderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marques.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marques circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marques loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Marques throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marques counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marques blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marques scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marques has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marques lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson pushes Marques back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henderson stalling the fight.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marques avoids a wild elbow strike from Henderson.
A short right from Marques on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a body punch.
Marques takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marques avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marques has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marques working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marques scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marques misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marquess head.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Marques misses with the head strike.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marques's efforts to push away.
Marques wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Marques takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henderson looking to stall.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson wants to stall.
Marques breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Marques.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barry Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques keeping hold of Henderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Hugo Marques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marques flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marques is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Henderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elephant Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mad comes to the cage accompanied by Move aside and let the man go through. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
164 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Mad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elephant Man!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mad tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Mad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Mad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mad tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mad shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Mad misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man tries to clinch up but Mad circles away and keeps his distance.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mad is defended easily by Man.
Mad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mad is defended easily by Man.
Elephant Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mad is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Mad or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mad.
Mad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mad looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Mad shoots in but no luck this time.
Man tries to clinch up but Mad circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mad dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Mad's head and hops out.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Mad. Mad gets slowly back to his feet.
Mad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Mad won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mad being controlled here momentarily.
Man is looking to stand up but Mad isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mad shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mad fails to land the takedown.
Mad shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mad fails with the takedown.
Mad fails with the takedown.
Man gets a clinch.
Mad tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mad gets slowly back to his feet.
Mad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mad prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mad shoots in and bounces Man off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elephant Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Mad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mad tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man tries to clinch up but Mad circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad shoots in but no luck this time.
Mad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mad has control of Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mad working for a submission but Man is keeping him at bay.
Man is looking to improve his position but Mad isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad landing shots from mount.
Man tries to buck Mad off but he can't manage it.
Mad has control of Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is trying to stand up.
Mad is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Man is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Man flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mad anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Man and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mad slips an arm under Man chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mad has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mad is squeezing on Man like an anaconda would it's prey. Man fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Mad!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dwayne waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, dwayne waters!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
waters misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez tries to clinch but waters is having none of it.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
waters scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but waters ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts waters, as that shot connected.
waters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from waters misses.
A shot to de liver by waters. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and waters counters with a nice body shot.
waters misses with a double jab.
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. waters did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
waters is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but waters is defending it quite comfortably.
waters trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
waters tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sanchez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
waters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez throwing strikes here but waters is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
waters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez punching from mount but waters doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sanchez throws some wild stikes that waters manages to avoid easily.
waters blocking the ground and pound.
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now waters is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
waters 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.
waters pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
waters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
waters 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.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez trying to control but waters postures up.
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.
Sanchez is pressing down on waters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez looking for subs off his back but waters has passed one foot through into half guard.
waters uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
waters blocks Sanchez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
waters is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
waters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
waters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dwayne waters 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.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and waters counters with a nice uppercut.
waters connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sanchez! He's out on his feet! waters rushes in and drops Sanchez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). dwayne waters!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Nogueira has chosen Nogueira 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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25
281 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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24
235 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Tonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the head kick by Tonney.
Tonney throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Tonney lands a left and a right that send Rodrigo Nogueira crashing to the mat, dazed. Tonney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like James Tonney has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a series of punches but Tonney moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a shot from downtown. Tonney moves away and avoids it.
Tonney avoids the head kick by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a leg kick but Tonney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Rodrigo Nogueira coming out on top.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonney misses with a double jab.
Tonney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tonney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigo Nogueira loads up on a big right hand but Tonney slips the punch.
Tonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonney dances in with a quick combination. Rodrigo Nogueira is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tonney snaps Rodrigo Nogueira's head back. Rodrigo Nogueira stumbles backwards against the cage. Tonney steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rodrigo Nogueira's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rodrigo Nogueira just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Tonney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Smeer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smeer is defended easily by McSofterson.
McSofterson moves into range and clinches up with Smeer.
Smeer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McSofterson lands with a short shot to the head.
McSofterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Frank Smeer has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from McSofterson.
Smeer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smeer scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smeer goes for an armbar but McSofterson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McSofterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeer has his foot on McSofterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSofterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Smeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSofterson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smeer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSofterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSofterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smeer is breathing heavily.
Smeer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
McSofterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smeer, up you get!
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smeer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSofterson sprawls well. McSofterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smeer gets slowly back to his feet.
Smeer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSofterson shoots in and bounces Smeer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McSofterson stands and steps away. Smeer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson pushes Smeer up against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson lands a shoulder strike.
McSofterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smeer manages to pull guard.
Smeer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSofterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smeer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McSofterson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smeer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson taking a breather here.
Smeer gets back to half guard.
Smeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
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.
Smeer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McSofterson pushes Smeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.
Smeer pulls guard.
Smeer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smeer looking for subs off his back but McSofterson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smeer tries to get to full guard but McSofterson has control of the leg.
Smeer is trying to control but McSofterson passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Smeer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smeer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McSofterson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smeer wants to improve his position but McSofterson is controlling well.
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.
McSofterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smeer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smeer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSofterson pulls his head out easily.
It looks like McSofterson is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeer punching from the bottom.
McSofterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McSofterson wants to take a breather but Smeer is having none of it.
Smeer actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSofterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McSofterson lands a with a good body shot.
McSofterson tries to clinch up.
Smeer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McSofterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smeer.
Smeer trying to stall but McSofterson improves his position.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smeer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smeer has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Smeer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McSofterson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McSofterson presses Smeer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson has Smeer up against the cage in a clinch.
Smeer is trying to drag McSofterson to the mat but McSofterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McSofterson smiles and moves away.
McSofterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smeer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smeer has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSofterson.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSofterson wants to break free but Smeer has control.
Smeer tries to pull guard but McSofterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Smeer drops back down to his feet.
Smeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSofterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smeer is trying to drag McSofterson to the mat but McSofterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McSofterson lands a jab-cross combination.
McSofterson misses the jab.
Smeer fails with the takedown
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSofterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smeer has his foot on McSofterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSofterson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeer working for submissions but it's allowed McSofterson to get to half guard.
Smeer with the active half guard here but McSofterson passes nicely into side control.
McSofterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smeer with a lazy takedown attempt
and McSofterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McSofterson.
McSofterson stands and steps away. Smeer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McSofterson throws a shot from downtown. Smeer moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from McSofterson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so McSofterson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smeer throws his legs up looking for a submission but McSofterson uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smeer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McSofterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McSofterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McSofterson misses with a two punch combination.
Smeer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Smeer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSofterson tries to clinch up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from McSofterson finds it's way through Smeer's defenses.
Frank Smeer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeer with a poor takedown
and McSofterson counters with a two punch combo.
Frank Smeer's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSofterson moves into the clinch.
A short left from McSofterson.
McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSofterson throws a hook but Smeer avoids it easily.
McSofterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smeer misses with a takedown
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
McSofterson gets underhooks to prevent Smeer's takedown attempt.
McSofterson breaks from the clinch.
McSofterson moves into range and clinches up with Smeer.
Smeer is trying to drag McSofterson to the mat but McSofterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson misses with a takedown
and Smeer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smeer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smeer prevents McSofterson from standing back up.
McSofterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smeer seems to be looking for submissions.
McSofterson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McSofterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smeer was covering up waiting for the punch and McSofterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smeer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smeer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSofterson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smeer working for submissions but it's allowed McSofterson to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smeer wants to sweep but McSofterson has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smeer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McSofterson throws out a powerful jab.
Smeer has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smeer wants to control but McSofterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McSofterson wants to stand but Smeer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Smeer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smeer.
You can see the frustration on Smeer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McSofterson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smeer feints and as McSofterson raises his hands in defense, Smeer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smeer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McSofterson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smeer, into his guard.
McSofterson content to stall in guard here.
McSofterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smeer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McSofterson escapes and throws Smeer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McSofterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smeer with a poor takedown
enabling McSofterson to counter with a crisp jab.
McSofterson tries to clinch there but Smeer circles away.
Smeer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSofterson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSofterson connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson has a takedown stuffed.
McSofterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smeer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smeer manages to end up in side control.
Smeer is looking to take a break and control but McSofterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smeer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McSofterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smeer but great work by McSofterson.
Frank Smeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smeer is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSofterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 44:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
Softy McSofterson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Goldberg Theme. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gay Al!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Al persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Al fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyoto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gay Al.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Al is defended easily by Silva.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al's hands.
Al fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al pinned against the cage. Al gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Al has double underhooks.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Al won't allow it.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Al tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al fails with a takedown attempt.
Al shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Al misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Al misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Al's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al looks gassed!
Silva wants to control but Al is keeping him busy.
Al is trying to improve his position.
Al gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Al slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up out of the half guard.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Al counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Al.
Al prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva 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.
Al loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al manages to get himself to full guard.
Al has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Al had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
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.
Al is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Al is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Al is controlling him.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al wants it to stay on the feet.
Al misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva lands a jab to Al's midsection.
Al with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Al doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Al fails with the takedown
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lyoto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gay Al.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva kicks Al off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Al moves out of range.
Al walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Al. Al gets slowly back to his feet.
Al blocks a jab.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al.
Silva misses with a combination
and Al counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Al isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Al.
Al lands a heavy elbow.
Al looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Al's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva pushes down on Al's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Al is defending the position.
Al wants to get back to full guard.
Silva misses with a head shot. Al uses the momentum to regain guard.
Al has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva 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.
Al wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Al ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Al bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva swings for the body but Al moves out of range.
Al shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a right hand that Al ducks under and follows up with a left that Al also avoids with ease.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Al needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a combination
and Al counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is trying to control Al's posture but Al avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lyoto Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Al misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al slips under a jab from Silva.
Al uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyoto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gay Al.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al sprawls well. Al wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Al missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Al from controlling successfully.
Al preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva wants to stand but Al is controlling the position.
Al 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Al shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Al shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Al looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Al persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Gay Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a jab when Al was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Al or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva with a jab.
Al takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Al has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Al is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva clearly takes 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.
Al shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Al was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva is in a horrible position here. Al smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Al landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva wants to hold on but Al pushes him away.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Al maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Al.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to hold on but Al postures up.
Al putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Al looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Al is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Al is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva wants to hold on but Al pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva really wants to buck Al off and get back to his feet.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Gay Al has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Al with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Al lands a heavy elbow.
Silva can't escape the position.
Al punishing his opponent with strikes.
Al manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silva to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al lands a shot to the body.
Al controls the position.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Al is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Al looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva regains half guard.
Al has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Al is controlling him
Al sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Al throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al is looking for a kimura here.
Al is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al.
Silva is pressing down on Al's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Al dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Al trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Al stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Al is working for a submission of some sort.
Al 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.
Al working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Al is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva throws and low kick but Al moves out of range easily.
Silva feints and as Al raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva is looking to stand up but Al won't let him.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Al shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Al fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al trying to control the position.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Al's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyoto Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva stands up and waves to Al to follow him.
Al with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyoto Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gay Al.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al fails with the takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva wants to break free but Al has control.
Gay Al has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Silva!
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