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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshou Buenafe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenshou Buenafe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
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, Kenshou Buenafe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buenafe.
A bone on bone clash there as Buenafe blocks the leg kick.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buenafe circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Buenafe avoids them all with ease.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Ralph Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buenafe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz throws a combination. Buenafe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kenshou Buenafe has been cut.
Buenafe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Buenafe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buenafe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Buenafe looks gassed!
Buenafe tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buenafe misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buenafe's efforts to push away.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buenafe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Ralph Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshou Buenafe.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buenafe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Buenafe is controlling him.
Buenafe jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Buenafe around his waist. Buenafe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buenafe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buenafe walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Buenafe off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buenafe.
Diaz looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Diaz backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Buenafe's temple! It sends Buenafe violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Diaz celebrates and the doctors try to help Buenafe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ralph Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Dennis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
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, DeSean Mustard!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Dennis to counter with a crisp jab.
Mustard dodges the punch combination from Dennis.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustard as he jumps to the side.
Mustard throws a one two combo.
Mustard wants to clinch
and Dennis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mustard's guard now.
Dennis advances to half guard.
Mustard is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dennis controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dennis controlling the pace for now.
Mustard tries to buck Dennis off so he can stand up but Dennis has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Mustard falls backwards, slamming Dennis to the mat but Dennis holds on tight! Mustard is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Dennis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson's entrance music is Chop Suey. A fine choice. Ricardo Arona acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arona shoots and misses
and Davidson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davidson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davidson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arona's guard.
Arona is looking for a triangle but Davidson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Arona keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davidson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arona has a closed guard, preventing Davidson from standing up.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Arona to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davidson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Arona pulls down on the head and he's put Davidson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Arona!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Children of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Creed!
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, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed digs a good body shot into Laiho's ribs.
Laiho thuds his shin into the meat of Creed's side.
Creed misses with a combination
and Laiho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. Laiho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laiho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Creed takes a step back to recover.
Creed throws a series of punches but Laiho moves out of range.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laiho avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laiho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Creed misses with a double jab
and Laiho counters with a big head kick but Creed shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Laiho.
Creed throws a lazy right hand but Laiho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed misses with a double jab
and Laiho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Creed's knee momentarily.
Creed misses with a lunging right hand
and Laiho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Laiho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laiho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed throws a combination that misses
and Laiho counters with a thumping low kick.
Creed takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Laiho thuds his shin into the meat of Creed's side.
Laiho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexi Laiho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laiho counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laiho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laiho lands a high kick!
Creed misses with a double jab
and Laiho counters with a big head kick but Creed shrugs it off.
Laiho connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Creed! He's out on his feet! Laiho rushes in and drops Creed with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexi Laiho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iov Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimjaw Jaegerjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov comes into the arena with Era - enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Jaegerjack has chosen - as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Iov Fedorov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Iov Fedorov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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, Iov Fedorov!
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, Grimjaw Jaegerjack!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaegerjack misses with a combination
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov digs a good hook to Jaegerjack's body.
Jaegerjack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedorov counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Jaegerjack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaegerjack has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jaegerjack has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedorov uses from the top position.
Fedorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaegerjack wants to stand and escape but Fedorov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaegerjack has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fedorov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jaegerjack misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fedorov misses with a knee to the head.
Jaegerjack stops a takedown attempt from Fedorov.
Jaegerjack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fedorov counters by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaegerjack.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head.
Jaegerjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Jaegerjack manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaegerjack just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov stalling in the clinch but Jaegerjack improves position.
Fedorov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedorov working hard to break the clinch.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaegerjack's efforts to push away.
Jaegerjack is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
Jaegerjack managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
Jaegerjack lands a left hand.
Jaegerjack lands with a left to the head.
Jaegerjack is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling him.
Come on Jaegerjack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaegerjack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimjaw Jaegerjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjack throws a right and a left that Fedorov avoids nicely.
Fedorov wants to clinch but Jaegerjack slips to the side
and Jaegerjack counters with a crisp one two that drops Fedorov! Jaegerjack thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fedorov to his feet! Fedorov is in big trouble!
Fedorov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Fedorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Jaegerjack misses.
Fedorov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov looks to land a combination but Jaegerjack avoids it well.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Jaegerjack.
Jaegerjack throws a right hand that Fedorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fedorov also avoids with ease.
Jaegerjack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjack pounces like a tiger and cracks Fedorov with a vicious hook! Fedorov is down but not out! Jaegerjack follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grimjaw Jaegerjack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Experiment Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Experiment Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Two throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Two counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Two is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Two taking a breather here.
Two trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Two tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Two wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two taking a breather here.
Two has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Two swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Two's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Two.
Experiment Two has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Two misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Two swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Two moved away.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Two misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Two didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two is trying to keep Silva in close.
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Two is keeping the position.
Two is looking to sinch up a triangle. Silva throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Two's body to avoid the submission. Two has instead reached around Silva's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Two arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Experiment Two!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapt Jinglez (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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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony DeSouza!
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, Kapt Jinglez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jinglez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSouza tries to sprawl but Jinglez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
DeSouza won't allow Jinglez to pass to mount.
DeSouza is trying to get back to full guard.
Jinglez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jinglez is working away from the top position though.
Jinglez lands strikes from half guard.
Jinglez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSouza won't allow Jinglez to pass to mount.
DeSouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jinglez is working away from the top position though.
Jinglez is just content to waste time from the top position. DeSouza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeSouza is controlling Jinglez's posture.
Jinglez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinglez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeSouza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSouza wants to sweep here but Jinglez controlling him for the moment.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.
Jinglez trying to control but DeSouza is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSouza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jinglez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeSouza!
Jinglez trying to control but DeSouza is having none of it.
Jinglez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeSouza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
DeSouza is in a horrible position here. Jinglez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeSouza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinglez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jinglez landing strikes, looking to finish!
DeSouza is breathing heavily.
DeSouza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jinglez with shots to the head and body - DeSouza looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSouza wants to hold on but Jinglez pushes him away.
Jinglez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jinglez looking to control but DeSouza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSouza is bucking up trying to escape but Jinglez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jinglez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns DeSouza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jinglez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSouza is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinglez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DeSouza is surviving well by controlling Jinglez's body position as best he can.
Jinglez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jinglez looking to control but DeSouza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSouza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Jinglez.
DeSouza is looking to improve his position but Jinglez isn't that keen on the idea.
Jinglez with the ground and pound from mount.
Jinglez with a couple of short strikes.
Jinglez unloading with bombs!
Jinglez prevents DeSouza from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinglez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DeSouza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jinglez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jinglez breaks from DeSouza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jinglez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSouza is looking to escape.
Jinglez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jinglez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jinglez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jinglez landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinglez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeSouza's face.
Jinglez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jinglez landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapt Jinglez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jinglez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jinglez lands in his opponent's guard.
Jinglez postures up.
Jinglez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jinglez thows a big elbow that misses.
DeSouza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jinglez trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jinglez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jinglez throwing strikes from guard but DeSouza blocks nicely.
Jinglez landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinglez works over DeSouza with some ground and pound from guard.
Jinglez tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSouza is retaining full guard.
Jinglez trying to control but DeSouza is working from the bottom.
Jinglez works over DeSouza with some ground and pound from guard.
Jinglez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSouza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSouza keeping moving, preventing Jinglez from controlling successfully.
Jinglez throws a big right hand that misses.
Jinglez trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jinglez cracks DeSouza with a solid left hand.
Jinglez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeSouza trying to control the position.
Jinglez landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Jinglez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jinglez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeSouza's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSouza is on top in guard.
DeSouza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jinglez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeSouza has managed to get both his arms back between Jinglez's legs - danger averted.
DeSouza stands up and waves to Jinglez to follow him.
DeSouza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jinglez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jinglez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jinglez to the mat! Jinglez manages to get full guard.
Jinglez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeSouza defends it easily.
Jinglez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeSouza defends it easily.
Jinglez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSouza is aware though and is defending well.
Jinglez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jinglez is trying to hold DeSouza in close to prevent damage but DeSouza has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jinglez is trying to control but DeSouza manages to pass to mount!
Kapt Jinglez has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSouza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jinglez is bucking up trying to escape but DeSouza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DeSouza wants to control the pace but Jinglez is squirming around nicely.
DeSouza stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jinglez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeSouza's guard.
DeSouza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jinglez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kapt Jinglez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSouza misses with a takedown attempt
and Jinglez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeSouza!
DeSouza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jinglez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Jinglez.
A nice elbow there by Jinglez.
Jinglez breaks from DeSouza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jinglez with shots to the head and body - DeSouza looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeSouza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jinglez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeSouza?
Jinglez trying to control but DeSouza is having none of it.
DeSouza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jinglez raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza is bucking up trying to escape but Jinglez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DeSouza is looking to get to half guard.
Jinglez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jinglez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jinglez prevents DeSouza from getting the reversal.
Jinglez is landing with some decent strikes but DeSouza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jinglez lands a big shot there that rocks DeSouza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jinglez landing shots from mount.
DeSouza is trying to escape the mount.
DeSouza is bucking up trying to escape but Jinglez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jinglez landing punches.
Jinglez working DeSouza over with strikes here.
Jinglez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jinglez lands a big elbow.
Jinglez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jinglez landing strikes from the mount and DeSouza is in trouble!
DeSouza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jinglez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSouza is looking to escape.
Jinglez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jinglez dominating with strikes here.
Jinglez breaks from DeSouza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jinglez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jinglez lands with some strikes.
Jinglez trying to control but DeSouza is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinglez unloading with bombs!
DeSouza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSouza is desperately trying to improve his position but Jinglez has a good base and remains in mount.
Jinglez lands a big shot there that rocks DeSouza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jinglez working the ground and pound effectively.
Jinglez with a couple of short strikes.
DeSouza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jinglez lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSouza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jinglez is keen to just control but DeSouza is a slippery customer.
Jinglez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza is looking for a sweep. Jinglez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jinglez slips a nice elbow through DeSouza's hands, connecting with DeSouza's forehead.
Kapt Jinglez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSouza tries to roll over but Jinglez keeps him under control.
Jinglez working DeSouza over with strikes.
DeSouza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jinglez is working away from the top position though.
DeSouza is looking to improve his position.
DeSouza trying to control from the bottom.
Jinglez is trying to control. DeSouza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tony DeSouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jinglez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapt Jinglez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jinglez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapt Jinglez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes into the arena with A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romeo Da Silva!
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, Josh Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Koscheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva lands a big head kick that sends Koscheck tumbling to the mat! Da Silva takes a step backwards and waves Koscheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koscheck is rocked!
It looks like Josh Koscheck has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koscheck, pushing him back against the cage.
Koscheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
Koscheck looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva leaning against his opponent.
Da Silva working the clinch nicely. Koscheck is working for position but Da Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Koscheck crumples up against the cage and Da Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Koscheck! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Romeo Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Carvalho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis Silva misses with the combination.
A combination from Reis Silva does no damage.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Reis Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carvalho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carvalho has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reis Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis Silva trying to control the position.
Reis 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.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Reis Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carvalho scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Reis Silva manages to mount him!
Reis Silva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reis Silva misses with a head shot.
Carvalho taking shots to the head.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Reis Silva wants to control the pace but Carvalho is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reis Silva.
Reis Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reis Silva tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
Reis Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reis Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carvalho?
Reis Silva misses with a head shot.
Reis Silva looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva scoring with strikes but Carvalho is staying in there.
Reis Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carvalho tries to buck Reis Silva off but he can't manage it.
Poor strikes thrown by Reis Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carvalho is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reis Silva scoring with strikes but Carvalho is staying in there.
Carvalho really wants to buck Reis Silva off and get back to his feet.
Carvalho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carvalho tries to get out of the position.
Reis Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carvalho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carvalho is squirming around, avoiding Reis Silva's attempts to control the action.
Reis Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Reis Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carvalho really wants to buck Reis Silva off and get back to his feet.
Reis Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carvalho looks a forlorn figure.
Reis Silva misses with a head shot.
Carvalho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Carvalho is squirming around, avoiding Reis Silva's attempts to control the action.
Carvalho is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva 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.
Reis Silva throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Reis Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reis Silva wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Reis Silva regains half guard.
Carvalho stalling.
Reis Silva trying to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho content to control rather than advance.
Reis Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Carvalho 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reis Silva tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reis Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reis Silva duly obliges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reis Silva.
Carvalho feints and as Reis Silva raises his hands in defense, Carvalho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reis Silva keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Reis Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis 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.
Carvalho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reis Silva on the ground.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Reis Silva is retaining full guard.
Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho prevents Reis Silva from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho is stalling in the full guard.
Leandro Carvalho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carvalho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reis Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carvalho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Reis Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho stops Reis Silva from standing up.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Reis Silva is keeping the position.
Reis Silva trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reis Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Reis Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reis Silva is trying to stand back up but Carvalho is controlling him
Carvalho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Leandro Carvalho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reis Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Carvalho dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reis Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Reis Silva which made him look bad.
Reis Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reis Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Reis Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carvalho, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho blocks a body shot from Reis Silva.
Reis Silva stalls.
Reis Silva lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Reis Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Reis Silva.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reis Silva slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reis Silva.
Carvalho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reis Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reis Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho controlling from the top position.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Reis Silva is retaining full guard.
Reis Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leandro Carvalho wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reis Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Reis Silva throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva closes the distance but Carvalho moves to the side
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reis Silva wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reis Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reis Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carvalho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carvalho shoots in and gets a takedown into Reis Silva's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Reis Silva is retaining full guard.
Carvalho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reis Silva is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Leandro Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carvalho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reis Silva - the referee stops the clock and Carvalho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reis Silva. Carvalho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Carvalho clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reis Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reis Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho controls the position from side control.
Reis Silva sneaks back into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leandro Carvalho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reis Silva has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reis Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reis Silva lands an elbow just above Carvalho 's eye.
Reis Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carvalho up against the cage.
Reis Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis Silva is trying to stall.
Carvalho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reis Silva pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reis Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carvalho is defending well for now.
Reis Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carvalho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carvalho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reis Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Reis Silva.
Reis Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis Silva lands a body punch.
Reis Silva stops a takedown attempt from Carvalho.
Carvalho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reis Silva stalling in the clinch.
Reis Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Reis Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reis Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carvalho dodges an elbow strike from Reis Silva.
Reis Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Reis Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Reis Silva.
A short left from Reis Silva.
Reis Silva is trying to stall.
Reis Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carvalho avoids it.
Reis Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carvalho is working for takedown but Reis Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reis Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Reis Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Reis Silva lands with a right to the head.
Reis Silva lands a left hand.
Reis Silva tries a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reis Silva regains guard immediately.
Carvalho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho prevents Reis Silva from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reis Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We're going to have a standup here because Leandro Carvalho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carvalho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reis Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Carvalho had his way with Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reis Silva misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho moves out of range as Reis Silva throws a body kick.
A left and a right from Reis Silva both land. Nice combination.
Reis Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Reis Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Reis Silva with a poor takedown
and Carvalho counters with a single leg into guard. Reis Silva didn't expect that.
Carvalho content to stall in guard here.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis Silva is keeping the position for now.
Reis Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reis Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reis Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carvalho slips a jab from Reis Silva.
No joy there for Reis Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reis Silva. Reis Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reis Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reis Silva tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reis Silva throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carvalho'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Reis Silva is defending well.
Well, if Carvalho 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.
Carvalho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reis Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Leandro Carvalho just wasn't active enough.
Reis Silva throws a combination. Carvalho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reis Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reis Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reis Silva won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho controls the position.
Reis Silva struggling a bit here.
Carvalho 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.
Reis Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Reis Silva defends it.
Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis Silva kicks Carvalho off and gets back to his feet.
Carvalho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leandro Carvalho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reis Silva throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Carvalho!
Leandro Carvalho is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Nogueira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakort tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jakort drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Jakort is controlling him.
Jakort throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nogueira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jakort throwing strikes but missing.
Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakortis looking to pass into half guard but Nogueira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nogueira is in guard.
Jakort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Jakort keeps moving.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakort is retaining full guard.
Jakort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira trying to control but Jakort is working from the bottom.
Nogueira 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Jakort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakort manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Jakort's guard.
Jakort is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
Jakort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nogueira defends well.
Jakort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nogueira is aware though and is defending well.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakort throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nogueira uses it to pass to side control.
Jakort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Jakort is having none of it.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira 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.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
Jakort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Jakort tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
Jakort is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogueira's back!
Nogueira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The referee is taking a good look at Nogueira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jakort!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Jakort dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jakort with a poor takedown
and Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Jakort blocks an elbow strike from Nogueira.
Jakort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nogueira walks away with a smile on his face. Jakort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jakort tries to clinch but Nogueira moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jakort 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nogueira.
Jakort is looking to clinch.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Nogueira.
Nogueira stops a takedown attempt from Jakort.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Jakort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakort changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakort tries for a takedown but Nogueira circles away easily
and Nogueira counters by clinching up.
Nogueira is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakort has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jakort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jakort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nogueira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakort takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Nogueira.
Ralph Jakort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira lands a body punch.
Nogueira looking to slow down the pace here.
Nogueira slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nogueira.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nogueira as Jakort tries to tie him up.
Jakort jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Jakort around his waist. Jakort gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jakort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nogueira slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort tries for a takedown but Nogueira manages to get underhooks.
Jakort tries to pull guard but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira is trying to maintain a safe position but Jakort gets an underhook and turns Nogueira into the cage.
Nogueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jakort looking for a takedown.
Nogueira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jakort tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Nogueira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jakort backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakort doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Ralph Jakort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakort gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort tries to pull guard but Nogueira holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakort drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Jakort has him pinned against the cage.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakort tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nogueira counters with a stiff right hand.
Jakort moves into the clinch.
Jakort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nogueira lands a damaging elbow.
Jakort throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jakort has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nogueira is looking to control Jakort's arms but Jakort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira has his back to the cage.
Nogueira gets underhooks to prevent Jakort's takedown attempt.
Jakort wants a takedown but no success here.
Jakort manages to pull guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakort looking for subs off his back but Nogueira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Jakort is defending it quite comfortably.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Jakort is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jakort misses with a takedown attempt
and Nogueira counters with a series of strikes. Jakort will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nogueira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nogueira stalks Jakort and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jakort's face. Jakort staggers backwards, shaken.
Jakort has his takedown stuffed
and Nogueira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakort, pushing him back against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jakort wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Jakort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira tries to break free but Jakort pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira gets underhooks to prevent Jakort's takedown attempt.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakort avoids it.
Nogueira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jakort is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakort managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jakort.
Nogueira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jakort is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakort backwards.
Nogueira looking to stall.
Jakort fails to pull guard.
Jakort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira lands a high kick!
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Jakort avoids nicely.
Jakort keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakort shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Jakort keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jakort misses with a takedown attempt - Nogueira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakort blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Jakort against the cage.
Jakort tries to pull guard but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira stops a takedown attempt from Jakort.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakort avoids it.
Jakort jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Jakort around his waist. Jakort gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira has Jakort up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee calls for Nogueira to work.
Nogueira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.
Jakort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakort.
Jakort wants a takedown.
Jakort has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nogueira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nogueira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nogueira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Jakort pushes him off.
Jakort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jakort is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Jakort moves out of range easily.
Nogueira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jakort in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nogueira looking to throw knees to the head but Jakort is blocking nicely.
Jakort tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jakort tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nogueira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is looking to control Jakort's arms but Jakort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira has his back to the cage.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira stalling.
Jakort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Nogueira. Those never looked like landing.
Nogueira lands a two punch combo.
A solid body kick from Nogueira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakort tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Jakort with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira counters with a head kick. That will keep Jakort thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakort gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nogueira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jakort has his takedown stuffed
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that stops Jakort in his tracks momentarily.
Nogueira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jakort back to the cage. Nogueira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jakort has his takedown stuffed
and Nogueira counters with a stiff right hand.
Nogueira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jakort backs up against the cage.
Jakort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Jakort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakort closes the distance but Nogueira moves to the side
and Nogueira counters with a one-two to the body.
Jakort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira counters with a two punch combo.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Jakort moves out of range.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Jakort has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Jakort against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira tries to bum rush Jakort with a series of wild strikes but Jakort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jakort tries for a takedown but Nogueira circles away easily
and Nogueira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jakort looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nogueira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Nogueira doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakort circles away.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Jakort on that attempt.
Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jakort looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira has momentary wrist control but Jakort slips an elbow through the middle.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Jakort tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Jakort tries to pass.
Nogueira wants to stand and escape but Jakort is having none of it.
Jakort thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jakort won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet.
Jakort scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Jakort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nogueira's guard.
Jakort decides to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from Nogueira as Jakort shoots in.
Jakort tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Jakort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a left to the body.
Jakort darts in trying to clinch
and Nogueira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jakort dodges the punch combination from Nogueira.
Jakort moves out of range of the body kick from Nogueira.
Jakort shoots and misses
and Nogueira counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakort changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nogueira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jakort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakort takes the fight into the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jakort is keeping busy.
Nogueira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakort's efforts to push away.
Nogueira manages to break the clinch.
Jakort fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakort gets the takedown into side control.
Nogueira pushes Jakort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jakort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jakort is trying to get an arm triangle but Nogueira is defending well.
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.
Nogueira defending against the ground and pound.
Jakort prevents Nogueira from escaping the position.
Jakort throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jakort creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nogueira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jakort is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nogueira looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jakort gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nogueira is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jakort lets go of the hold and Nogueira can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralph Jakort!
Ralph Jakort retains his light heavyweight title!
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