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SUPERFIGHTS EXTRA ed. II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Berne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Berne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stuart Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Berne!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Rodrigo Berne has been cut.
Berne blocks a head kick by Richardson.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Berne shoots in.
Berne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Berne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Berne eventually gives up the hold.
Berne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Berne eventually gives up the hold.
Berne is trying to work for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
Berne is looking for a kimura but Richardson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berne to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richardson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berne has Richardson in his guard.
Berne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richardson controls the pace.
Berne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berne is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Berne looks gassed!
Berne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Berne keeps moving.
Berne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richardson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Berne's guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Berne keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richardson can pounce on him.
Richardson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richardson throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Berne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Richardson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson thumps Berne with a low kick.
Berne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Rodrigo Berne's cut even more.
Richardson throws a front kick that sends Berne stumbling back into the cage.
Berne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Richardson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Berne if he has to take too many more of those.
Richardson lands with a slapping head kick.
Berne is rocked!
Richardson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Berne crumples to the floor! Richardson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stuart Richardson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Ivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubbs comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Walrus by The Beatles. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Ivo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivo walks into a jab.
It looks like Rashad Ivo has been cut.
Stubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivo throws out the jab.
Ivo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stubbs!
Ivo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stubbs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ivo.
Ivo raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivo unloads with some shots from mount but Stubbs bucks and avoids them well.
Ivo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Ivo.
Ivo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stubbs's face.
Ivo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stubbs is looking to improve his position but Ivo isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stubbs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ivo lands a big elbow.
Ivo lands with some strikes.
Ivo landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
A nice elbow there by Ivo.
Stubbs is working to get back to half guard.
Ivo working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stubbs is bucking up trying to escape but Ivo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stubbs is breathing heavily.
Ivo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ivo unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ivo working the ground and pound effectively.
Ivo working Stubbs over with strikes here.
Ivo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ivo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ivo lands a big shot there that rocks Stubbs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stubbs is bucking up trying to escape but Ivo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stubbs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivo is landing with some decent strikes but Stubbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ivo landing punches.
Ivo scoring with strikes but Stubbs is staying in there.
Ivo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ivo lands a heavy elbow.
Ivo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ivo looking to finish Stubbs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stubbs!
Stubbs takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ivo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Ivo.
Ivo dominating with strikes here.
Ivo cracks Stubbs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivo lands a heavy elbow.
Ivo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivo landing punches.
Ivo cracks Stubbs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Ivo.
Ivo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stubbs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivo lands a big elbow.
Ivo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ivo breaks from Stubbs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivo lands a big shot there that rocks Stubbs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ivo working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Ivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Ivo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivo slips a nice elbow through Stubbs's hands, connecting with Stubbs's forehead.
Ivo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivo stops Stubbs from getting back to his feet.
Ivo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stubbs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivo working the head and body with strikes.
Ivo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stubbs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stubbs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivo winds up and cracks Stubbs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stubbs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rashad Ivo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivo slips a nice elbow through Stubbs's hands, connecting with Stubbs's forehead.
Ivo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivo working the head and body with strikes.
Ivo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivo lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Ivo there.
Ivo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivo lands a nice short elbow.
Ivo passes to full mount!
Ivo lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stubbs hang on?
Ivo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ivo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ivo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stubbs hang on?
Ivo landing shots from mount.
Ivo lands a nice shot to the head.
Ivo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ivo with shots to the head and body - Stubbs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ivo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivo cracks Stubbs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ivo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubbs tries to lock up and control but Ivo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivo looking to finish Stubbs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stubbs!
Ivo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ivo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ivo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stubbs really wants to buck Ivo off and get back to his feet.
Stubbs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stubbs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivo working Stubbs over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Ivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashad Ivo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivo lands in his opponent's guard.
Ivo prevents Stubbs from getting back to his feet.
Ivo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stubbs's head.
Ivo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivo works over Stubbs with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivo throwing strikes from guard but Stubbs blocks nicely.
Ivo works over Stubbs with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stubbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stubbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivo landing with the ground and pound.
Stubbs wants to stand up but Ivo is controlling him.
Ivo is in close to Stubbs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivo distracts Stubbs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivo distracts Stubbs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stubbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stubbs's head.
Ivo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stubbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivo landing with the ground and pound.
Ivo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stubbs looks to land a combination. Ivo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ivo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ivo lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Stubbs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stubbs trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Ivo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ivo landing punches.
Ivo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stubbs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivo with shots to the head and body - Stubbs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ivo lands a nice shot to the head.
Stubbs throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivo with good strikes from the mount here!
Ivo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rashad Ivo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stubbs's face.
Ivo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ivo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ivo landing punches.
Stubbs is looking to get to half guard.
Ivo controlling his opponent.
Stubbs is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Ivo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Ivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosfe Ratu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Slipknot - Psychosocial. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
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, Nosfe Ratu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Ratu which made him look bad.
Ratu misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Ratu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ratu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Ratu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to keep Ratu in close.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ratu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ratu is trying to stand.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge punch but Ratu dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ratu sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ratu's head.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Ratu is defending the position.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ratu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Felipe Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Ratu sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Ratu scores with a hook.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva is looking to advance position but Ratu won't allow it.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Ratu defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ratu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Ratu is defending well.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ratu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ratu sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva stops Ratu from getting back to his feet.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Ratu is defending well.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ratu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ratu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ratu misses with a double jab.
Ratu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ratu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Ratu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nosfe Ratu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Samba de janeiro - bellini. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Dude!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira feints and as Dude raises his hands in defense, Moreira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreira being controlled here momentarily.
Moreira postures up.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreira wants to pass the guard but Dude is keeping the position.
Dude controls Moreira momentarily but Moreira frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dude with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dude's guard.
Moreira stopping the sweep attempt from Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude trying to control the position.
Moreira tries to stand but Dude is controlling from the bottom.
Dude is looking to sweep but instead, Moreira has passed into half guard.
Moreira wants to work for an arm triangle but Dude is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dude holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dude trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Moreira manages to pass to mount!
Moreira stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dude blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Dude dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moreira pinned against the cage. Moreira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moreira with a poor takedown
and Dude counters with a single leg into guard. Moreira didn't expect that.
Dude is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moreira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moreira has escaped and now he's on top!
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dude manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreira is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dude goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moreira turns into him and now he's in Dude's guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Dude preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moreira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moreira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dude works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dude looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moreira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dude tries to get to full guard but Moreira has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dude looks gassed!
Moreira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dude counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dude.
Moreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreira, not yet.
Moreira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Moreira misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moreira instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Moreira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moreira gets control of Dude's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moreira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dude thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreira wants to stand and escape but Dude is having none of it.
Moreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dude defends well.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
Moreira working for a triangle but Dude defends it easily.
Dude passes Moreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude is looking for a kimura but Moreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dude to get the leverage.
Dude is breathing heavily.
Moreira manages to get to full guard.
Moreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dude is one step ahead there.
Dude has gone for a leg lock! Moreira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dude's guard.
Moreira trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Moreira gets to his feet. Dude looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dude fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Dude counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moreira wants to sweep here but Dude controlling him for the moment.
Dude throws a big right hand that misses.
Dude trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Moreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dude postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dude avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dude is one step ahead there.
Dude is looking to work some ground and pound but Moreira has wrist control.
Moreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dude postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dude, into his guard.
Moreira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dude has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moreira has passed into side control.
Dude tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Moreira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Felipe Moreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dude is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dude trying to control here.
Moreira is looking to take a break and control but Dude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dude wants to get back to full guard.
Dude is defending against the submission attempts here by Moreira.
Moreira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Moreira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moreira has Dude up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreira goes for a takedown attempt but Dude pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moreira takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dude as Moreira tries to tie him up.
Moreira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dude uses from the top position.
Dude wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moreira working for a triangle but Dude defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira 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.
Moreira is looking to stand back up but Dude counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moreira.
Dude is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moreira defends it well.
Dude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dude prevents Moreira from standing back up.
Dude wants to pass the guard but Moreira is defending well.
Moreira works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
Dude preventing the sweep.
Dude drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moreira dives on top into guard.
Moreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dude trying to control from the bottom.
Moreira has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dude defend it? Moreira steps over the head and cranks it - Dude is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Moreira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Moreira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maique Taisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pjanoo by Eric Prydaz. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maique Taisson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taisson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Kaka.
Kaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taisson looks gassed!
Kaka connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Taisson to the floor! Kaka dives in looking for the finish!
Taisson is rocked!
It looks like Maique Taisson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaka is working for a kimura but Taisson is defending it quite comfortably.
Taisson is still in real trouble! Can Kaka finish him?
Kaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Taisson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Kaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taisson is in trouble now - Kaka has advanced to mount!
Taisson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kaka locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Taisson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Kaka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Perereca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano has chosen Mushroomhead - Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Perereca!
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, Felipezoom Insano!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano misses with a straight left.
Perereca looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Insano throws a hook to the side of Perereca's head but Perereca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perereca dodges the punch combination from Insano.
Perereca moves out of range as Insano strikes.
Perereca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Insano is fending him off so far but Perereca persists. Nope, Insano circles away and we're back to standing.
Insano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perereca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Perereca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lucas Perereca has been cut.
Insano throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Perereca tumbling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Insano gets to his feet - Perereca follows without any prompting.
Felipezoom Insano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Insano catches Perereca napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Perereca to the canvas!
Perereca is working an open guard so Insano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Insano cracks Perereca with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Perereca falls to his knees and Insano doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipezoom Insano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Pfeifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen System Of A Down - Chop Suey as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Pfeifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Pfeifer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Pfeifer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Pfeifer thuds a left hand into Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pfeifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pfeifer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pfeifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pfeifer lands a damaging elbow.
Pfeifer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pfeifer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pfeifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Pfeifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pfeifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pfeifer wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribeiro won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pfeifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribeiro.
Pfeifer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ribeiro gets an underhook and turns Pfeifer into the cage.
Ribeiro avoiding damage.
Pfeifer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ribeiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Pfeifer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pfeifer is looking to break free of the clinch but Ribeiro has double underhooks.
Pfeifer is trying to break free.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pfeifer has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Pfeifer has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro dodges an elbow strike from Pfeifer.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pfeifer circles away quickly and effectively.
Pfeifer avoids a kick to the body.
Pfeifer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pfeifer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pfeifer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pfeifer fails to pull guard.
Pfeifer has Ribeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ribeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pfeifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Pfeifer jumps into guard, dragging Ribeiro to the mat.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pfeifer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Ribeiro misses
and Pfeifer counters with a nice body kick.
Pfeifer looks to clinch
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribeiro.
Pfeifer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ribeiro.
Pfeifer is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pfeifer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab
and Pfeifer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pfeifer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Pfeifer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Pfeifer circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
Ribeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pfeifer wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Pfeifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Pfeifer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pfeifer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab
and Pfeifer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Ribeiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pfeifer tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pfeifer counters with a good low kick that Ribeiro was not able to check.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pfeifer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pfeifer has a takedown stuffed.
Pfeifer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gabriel Pfeifer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pfeifer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pfeifer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pfeifer counters with a nice body kick.
Ribeiro misses with a leg kick.
Ribeiro clinches but Pfeifer breaks the clinch
and Pfeifer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pfeifer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ribeiro pushes Pfeifer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pfeifer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Pfeifer tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
Pfeifer closes the distance but Ribeiro moves to the side
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab
and Pfeifer counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pfeifer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pfeifer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Pfeifer shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Pfeifer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Pfeifer wants to clinch but Ribeiro slips to the side
and Ribeiro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ribeiro scores with a head kick.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pfeifer clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro avoids the elbow strike from Pfeifer, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks with his arms.
Ribeiro tries to break free but Pfeifer pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
Pfeifer closes the distance but Ribeiro moves to the side
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Pfeifer with a series of wild strikes but Pfeifer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pfeifer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Pfeifer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ribeiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Pfeifer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pfeifer tries to clinch up but Ribeiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Pfeifer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ribeiro sprawls well initially but Pfeifer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pfeifer prevents Ribeiro from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pfeifer is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pfeifer fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro leaves Pfeifer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adriano Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Pfeifer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pfeifer fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ribeiro.
Pfeifer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Pfeifer avoids it well.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pfeifer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pfeifer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pfeifer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pfeifer counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Pfeifer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ribeiro's head.
Horrible takedown by Pfeifer or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Pfeifer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adriano Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adriano Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro forces Pfeifer back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pfeifer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro throws and low kick but Pfeifer moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pfeifer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pfeifer moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab
and Pfeifer counters with a nice body kick.
Pfeifer tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Pfeifer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Pfeifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro has control of Pfeifer's left arm, preventing Pfeifer from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro pushes Pfeifer off and gets back to his feet.
Jab from Ribeiro.
Pfeifer misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Pfeifer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Gabriel Pfeifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pfeifer misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adriano Ribeiro.
I've got Ribeiro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck The Russian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Russian has chosen Keep on 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck The Russian!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Russian tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as The Russian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Kuusela misses its intended target.
The Russian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuusela.
The Russian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Russian wants it to stay on the feet.
The Russian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuusela.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Russian takes one to the chin there.
The Russian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses.
The Russian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Russian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuusela throws a leg kick but The Russian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuusela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuusela wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Russian keeps working.
The Russian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Russian is trying to maintain the position but Kuusela is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuusela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela is trying to control the action in half guard but The Russian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuusela missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Russian is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuusela.
The Russian wants to improve his position but Kuusela is controlling well.
Kuusela stops The Russian from getting back to his feet.
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.
The Russian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuusela.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from The Russian as Kuusela shoots in.
Kuusela misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuusela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Russian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuusela defends well.
Kuusela looking to pass the guard.
Kuusela throwing strikes from guard but The Russian blocks nicely.
The Russian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Russian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Russian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuusela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Russian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuusela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Russian throws a sloppy head kick and Kuusela moves out of range easily.
Kuusela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Russian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Russian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuusela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuusela stuns The Russian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by The Russian.
The Russian cracks the inside of Kuusela's front leg.
No luck for Kuusela with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 Russian tries a head kick but it misses.
The Russian looks gassed!
A big right from The Russian misses.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses.
The Russian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Russian moves into the clinch successfully.
The Russian missing with knees to the body.
Kuusela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuusela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Russian walks away with a smile on his face. Kuusela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuusela does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Russian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuusela dips to his left and cracks The Russian with an uppercut!
Kuusela throws a hook but The Russian blocks it.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Russian looks to land a combination but Kuusela avoids it well.
Kuusela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuusela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Russian is trying to defend but Kuusela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuusela is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Kuusela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Russian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Russian slips a straight right by Kuusela.
Kuusela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Russian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuusela throws a lazy right hand but The Russian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Russian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuusela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Russian throws a hook but Kuusela avoids it easily.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but The Russian is just out of range.
Kuusela misses with a two punch combination.
Kuusela tests The Russian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Russian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuusela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Russian's head backwards.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses.
The Russian is breathing heavily.
Kuusela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuusela lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuusela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuusela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuusela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela is keen to just control but The Russian is a slippery customer.
Kuusela is stalling here. The Russian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuusela seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and The Russian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kuusela can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuusela manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuusela tries to roll over but The Russian keeps him under control.
Kuusela flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kuusela is looking for a sweep. The Russian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuusela is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuusela throws a big shot that misses.
The Russian slips under a jab from Kuusela.
The Russian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuusela misses with a two punch combination.
Kuusela shoots for a takedown but The Russian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Russian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuusela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuusela lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by The Russian misses
and Kuusela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Russian thinking.
The Russian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuusela with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Kuusela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuusela.
Kuusela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela swings around for an armbar but The Russian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuusela's guard.
The Russian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Russian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chuck The Russian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuusela misses with a looping left.
The Russian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuusela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Russian misses with a body shot
and Kuusela counters with a good, hard body kick but The Russian shrugs it off.
The Russian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Russian throws a sloppy head kick
and The Russian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Kuusela.
Kuusela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuusela throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Russian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuusela throws a good cross that connects.
The Russian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Kuusela does it's job there.
The Russian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.
The Russian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuusela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Russian's calf.
Kuusela fails to land the takedown.
Kuusela lands a nice looking body kick.
Kuusela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Russian's calf.
The Russian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Russian closes the distance but Kuusela moves to the side
and Kuusela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Russian throws a push kick but Kuusela slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Kuusela 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!
Kuusela lands a glancing blow to the side of The Russian's head.
The Russian clinches up against the cage.
Kuusela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Russian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Russian looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuusela tries to pull guard but The Russian won't allow it.
Kuusela tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Kuusela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Russian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Russian tries to land a knee to the head but Kuusela blocks with his arms.
The Russian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuusela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Russian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Russian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuusela avoids it.
The Russian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Russian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuusela can't break the clinch.
Kuusela pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuusela looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuusela, not yet.
The Russian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Russian wanted to stand there but Kuusela had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Russian stands and steps away. Kuusela gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chuck The Russian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Russian.
Kuusela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuusela lands a head kick!
The Russian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela digs a good hook to The Russian's body.
Kuusela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Russian doesn't seem bothered though.
The Russian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuusela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Russian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuusela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuusela lands a right hook to the body.
Kuusela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela punishes The Russian's body with a nice straight punch.
The Russian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuusela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Kuusela scores with a leg kick.
Kuusela throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Russian was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuusela finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuusela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuusela stands and throws The Russian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuusela trying to control the position but The Russian is working away.
Matti Kuusela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuusela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuusela just content to control the position.
Kuusela wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Russian keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuusela remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Russian pushes Kuusela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuusela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuusela cracks The Russian with a big elbow.
Kuusela wants to control but The Russian is keeping him busy.
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.
Kuusela is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Russian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuusela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuusela is looking to take a break and control but The Russian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck The Russian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuusela staying calm.
Kuusela is looking to take a break and control but The Russian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Kuusela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuusela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Kuusela!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blood Brothers. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Day to Remember - . Tota Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reis slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reis tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reis to the ground. Reis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Reis sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigo Reis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tota Gracie.
Reis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reis throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Reis sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Reis sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reis wants to clinch.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Reis sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reis counters with a head kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Reis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reis counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gracie! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Reis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Bozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Bozo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saga shoots in and bounces Bozo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bozo wants to sweep here but Saga controlling him for the moment.
Saga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bozo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saga tries to roll over but Bozo keeps him under control.
Bozo trying to control the action but Saga is working from the bottom.
Bozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Saga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saga is looking for a sweep. Bozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga is trying to maintain the position but Bozo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bozo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bozo.
Saga wants to improve his position but Bozo is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bozo misses the shot to the body.
Ricardo Bozo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bozo loads up on a big right hand but Saga slips the punch.
Saga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saga showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozo is staying active underneath Saga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bozo defends it well.
Saga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saga wants to work for an arm triangle but Bozo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saga is breathing heavily.
Bozo moves into full guard.
Saga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saga throwing strikes but missing.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saga is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozo is keeping the position for now.
Bozo is looking for a triangle but Saga pushes his legs off easily.
Bozo wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bozo wants to improve his position but Saga is controlling well.
Saga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bozo's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Saga.
Saga wants to control the pace but Bozo is squirming around nicely.
Saga working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saga with a couple of short strikes.
Saga working Bozo over with strikes here.
Bozo can't escape the position.
Saga is working for a guillotine from mount but Bozo frees his head quite easily.
Bozo is trying desperately to improve position.
Saga working for a submission but Bozo is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuu Saga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bozo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bozo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saga was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saga.
Bozo swings for the body but Saga moves out of range.
Bozo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bozo but Bozo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuu Saga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bozo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bozo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga fails with the takedown.
Saga blocks a jab.
Bozo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Bozo does no damage.
Ricardo Bozo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozo throws a right hand that Saga ducks under and follows up with a left that Saga also avoids with ease.
Bozo throws a lazy right hand but Saga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saga feints and as Bozo raises his hands in defense, Saga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saga landing with the ground and pound.
Bozo wants to sweep here but Saga controlling him for the moment.
Saga landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga throwing strikes from guard but Bozo blocks nicely.
Saga is working Bozo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bozo has one foot on Saga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Bozo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saga slips a jab from Bozo.
Bozo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saga misses with a body shot.
Bozo slips a jab and a cross from Saga.
Bozo throws the left hand but Saga avoids the punch easily.
Bozo slaps away a takedown attempt from Saga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bozo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bozo's guard.
Saga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bozo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga passes Bozo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saga seems to be working for a kimura but Bozo defends the submission attempt.
Bozo is trying to stand up here but Saga is controlling him well.
Bozo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saga 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.
Bozo tries to get to full guard but Saga has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bozo's head.
Saga is trying to work for a kimura but Bozo is defending well.
Saga stops Bozo from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bozo throws a hook to the side of Saga's head but Saga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saga lands in his opponent's guard.
Saga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuu Saga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Saga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bozo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bozo keeping moving, preventing Saga from controlling successfully.
Saga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bozo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saga has Bozo in his guard.
Bozo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bozo trying to control but Saga is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bozo defends well.
Saga has his foot on Bozo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bozo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bozo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bozo 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.
Bozo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bozo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saga keeping moving, preventing Bozo from controlling successfully.
Bozo won't allow Saga to sweep him here.
Saga keeping moving, preventing Bozo from controlling successfully.
Saga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Saga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bozo chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bozo is trying to defend but Saga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozo is looking for a sweep. Saga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bozo is not content to let Saga control the position.
Bozo wants to improve his position but Saga is controlling well.
Saga wants to control but Bozo is keeping him busy.
Yuu Saga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bozo won't allow Saga to pass to mount.
Saga is looking to take a break and control but Bozo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bozo.
Bozo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saga gets the takedown into side control.
Saga is looking to take a break and control but Bozo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ricardo Bozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bozo is trying to improve his position.
Bozo tries to escape but Saga is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bozo for as long as he can get away with.
Bozo tries to buck Saga off but Saga is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuu Saga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saga, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuu Saga!
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