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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tracy Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jakort (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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205 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tracy Mcgrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgrady.
Jakort checks a low kick from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jakort is trying to defend but Mcgrady finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcgrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgrady pulls his head out easily.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgrady trying to control from half guard but Jakort is working away.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Mcgrady is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
Jakort kicks Mcgrady off and gets back to his feet.
Mcgrady scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgrady fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgrady tries to clinch up but Jakort circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Mcgrady does no damage.
Mcgrady tries to work over Jakort's front leg with a kick but Jakort checks it.
Mcgrady gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcgrady is breathing heavily.
Jakort is pushing down on Mcgrady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgrady is fighting to maintain full guard but Jakort has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jakort working the head and body with strikes.
Jakort stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort pushes Mcgrady up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrady goes for a takedown attempt but Jakort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcgrady.
Jakort fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcgrady sprawls well initially but Jakort persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakort takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakort has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jakort lands a big shot there that rocks Mcgrady but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jakort throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mcgrady has his hands clasped together but Jakort breaks the hold and Mcgrady is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jakort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Jakort!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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172 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis Silva tries for a takedown but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reis Silva throws a combination that misses
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcos Vinicius Reis Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reis Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kruger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reis Silva avoids the attempt from Kruger to control.
Kruger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reis Silva prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
Reis Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kruger's face.
Reis Silva trying to control but Kruger is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reis Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is desperately trying to improve his position but Reis Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Kruger regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruger wants to control but Reis Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reis Silva lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reis Silva connects with a nice short shot to Kruger's temple.
Kruger wants to improve his position but Reis Silva is controlling well.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Kruger lands with a few short shots to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Reis Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Reis Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reis Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruger's head.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reis Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reis Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruger wants to control but Reis Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reis Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reis Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reis Silva's back!
Kruger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kruger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reis Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reis Silva for a finish.
Reis Silva covers up after that shot from Kruger.
Even with his hooks in, Kruger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kruger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Reis Silva to escape the position.
Reis Silva prevents Kruger from getting a body triangle.
Reis Silva grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kruger thows a strike but Reis Silva uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Reis Silva as he ends up in Kruger 's guard!
Reis Silva distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
Kruger has his foot on Reis Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reis Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruger 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.
Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kruger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Kruger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Reis Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reis Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Reis Silva's ribs.
Reis Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reis Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reis Silva tries to clinch up.
Reis Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reis Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Reis Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reis Silva has closed the distance and engaged Kruger in a clinch.
Reis Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruger gets an underhook and turns Reis Silva into the cage.
Kruger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kruger winds up and cracks Reis Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruger stalling.
Kruger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reis Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reis Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reis Silva wants to take a breather but Kruger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Reis Silva.
Kruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Kruger trying to strike off his back.
Reis Silva stands and throws Kruger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reis Silva throws a strike but Kruger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reis Silva's guard.
Kruger throws a big right hand that misses.
Reis Silva keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Reis Silva trying to control the position.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Reis Silva blocks nicely.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Reis Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruger advances position into side control!
Kruger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reis Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Vinicius Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reis Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reis Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Kruger scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger taking a break here but Reis Silva is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Kruger.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kruger connects with a nice short shot to Reis Silva's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruger lands a nice short elbow.
Kruger winds up and cracks Reis Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger is thwarting Reis Silva's attempts to control the position.
Kruger has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reis Silva defend it? Kruger steps over the head and cranks it - Reis Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kruger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinicius Kruger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Koscheck looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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22
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Silva!
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, Josh Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck with a poor takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Koscheck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koscheck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koscheck but Koscheck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koscheck shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Koscheck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ed Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Koscheck.
Koscheck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koscheck looks gassed!
Koscheck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koscheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koscheck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva won't allow Koscheck to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wanted to stand there but Koscheck had control of the position.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ed Silva just wasn't active enough.
Koscheck has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Koscheck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Koscheck sprawls well.
Silva looks to land a combination. Koscheck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Koscheck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koscheck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva cracks the inside of Koscheck's front leg.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Koscheck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Koscheck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koscheck pinned against the cage. Koscheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva prevents Koscheck from improving his position.
Silva passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck prevents Silva from improving position.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Koscheck takes advantage and regains half guard.
Koscheck tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Koscheck is controlling the position.
Koscheck desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koscheck is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koscheck thinking.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koscheck stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koscheck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koscheck can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Koscheck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
Silva wanted to stand there but Koscheck had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ed Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Koscheck fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Koscheck's guard now.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wanted to stand there but Koscheck had control of the position.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Koscheck is retaining full guard.
Silva postures up in Koscheck's guard and throws a big left but Koscheck blocks it.
Koscheck wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Ed Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ed Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Koscheck.
Koscheck is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ed Silva just wasn't active enough.
Koscheck misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Koscheck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koscheck misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koscheck is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Koscheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koscheck regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koscheck with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Koscheck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to clinch there but Koscheck circles away.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Ed Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Koscheck.
Koscheck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Koscheck fails with the takedown
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koscheck's guard.
Silva won't allow Koscheck to sweep him here.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Ed Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koscheck misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Koscheck shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva throws a combination. Koscheck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Koscheck's face as Silva controls the position.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koscheck stops Silva from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck manages to get back to half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Koscheck is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Koscheck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koscheck wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is pressing down on Koscheck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koscheck is holding on for now.
Koscheck is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koscheck defending well though.
Koscheck tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva wants to take a breather but Koscheck is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Ronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva has chosen A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Blaze Ronin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Blaze Ronin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaze Ronin!
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, Romeo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Blaze Ronin has been cut.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ronin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronin.
Nice uppercut lands for Ronin. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva moves out of range as Ronin throws a body kick.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronin.
Da Silva lands a jab to Ronin's midsection.
Ronin misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Ronin moves away and avoids it.
Ronin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva cracks Ronin with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Ronin's head.
Ronin throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a crisp right that sends Ronin to the canvas! Da Silva follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romeo Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeSean Mustard!
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, Tony DeSouza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mustard. No joy for DeSouza on that attempt.
Mustard swinging wildly here.
DeSouza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mustard defends it nicely.
Mustard misses with the combination.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DeSouza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustard wants to stand up but DeSouza is controlling him.
DeSouza stands and steps away. Mustard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard tests DeSouza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSouza feints and as Mustard raises his hands in defense, DeSouza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSouza won't allow Mustard to get back to his feet.
DeSouza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustard is keeping the position for now.
Mustard wants to get back to his feet but DeSouza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSouza looking to pass the guard.
DeSouza stops Mustard from standing up.
DeSouza forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSouza is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustard is looking to escape.
DeSouza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeSouza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mustard pushes DeSouza off but DeSouza dives into side control.
Mustard is breathing heavily.
DeSouza controls the position.
Mustard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DeSouza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mustard has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza controlling the position.
DeSouza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mustard stops DeSouza from passing to mount.
DeSouza prevents Mustard from escaping the position.
DeSouza working the head and body with strikes.
DeSouza prevents Mustard from escaping the position.
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.
DeSouza has an Americana. Mustard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! DeSouza is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if DeSouza hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony DeSouza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapt Jinglez (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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178 lbs
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174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kapt Jinglez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jinglez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jinglez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dennis defending against the ground and pound.
Jinglez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennis keeps working.
Dennis is trying to control Jinglez's posture but Jinglez avoids it.
Jinglez lands an elbow.
Jinglez cracks Dennis with a big right hand but Dennis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Dennis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jinglez working the strikes but Dennis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jinglez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennis keeps working.
Jinglez is just content to waste time from the top position. Dennis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis looking to control.
Jinglez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
Jinglez keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Jinglez looking to control but Dennis passes into half guard.
Dennis works his way into side control.
Dennis gets to mount! Jinglez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dennis looking to finish Jinglez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jinglez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jinglez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dennis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dennis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jinglez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dennis. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jinglez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dennis off and cradles Jinglez's limp body as Dennis celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jorge Dennis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimjaw Jaegerjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaegerjack has chosen - as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moses Kealekapuna!
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, Grimjaw Jaegerjack!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kealekapuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kealekapuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjack just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Jaegerjack misses
and Kealekapuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjack misses with a few strikes there.
Jaegerjack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kealekapuna.
Jaegerjack throws a looping overhand right but Kealekapuna ducks down to avoid it.
Kealekapuna lands with a kick to the temple. Jaegerjack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kealekapuna thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjack is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kealekapuna Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jaegerjack is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Moses Kealekapuna!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Experiment Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Junior Dos Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Experiment Two!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Two misses
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Two defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Two swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
The referee asks Dos Santos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dos Santos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dos Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Two has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Two staying out of range there.
Two showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Two moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Two back to the cage. Dos Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dos Santos works the jab nicely.
Two swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos has Two pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Two tumbling to the mat - Dos Santos dives into Two's guard.
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Two wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Two seems keen to control Dos Santos's posture.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Two's guard.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Two trying to control the position.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Two working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two has a closed guard, preventing Dos Santos from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos stalks Two and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Two's face. Two staggers backwards, shaken.
Dos Santos forces Two back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Two regains guard immediately.
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Two has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Two stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Dos Santos defends it.
Two with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Two is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two moves nicely into side control.
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.
Two is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos tries to buck Two off but Two is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Two wants to take a breather but Dos Santos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Two.
Two is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos has escaped and now he's on top!
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Experiment Two will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dos Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Two shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Two fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Two won't want to take too many of those.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Two is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dos Santos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Two to the mat. Two regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a jab to the head.
Dos Santos connects with a jab.
Dos Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dos Santos.
Two defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Two manages to avoid it.
Two gets a takedown into half guard.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Two advancing to mount.
Two is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Two avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos jumps guard and drags Two to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Two stands and steps away. Dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a high kick!
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Two blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Two avoids it.
Dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Two is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Two tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Two won't allow it.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Two manages to get to full guard.
Two working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Two pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Two moves out of range easily.
Two moves forwards but Dos Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Two misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos had his way with Experiment Two in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos lands a front kick.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Two is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dos Santos is working Two over against the cage.
Dos Santos working Two over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Santos is working Two over against the cage.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
A hook to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos working Two over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Junior Dos Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Two is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Experiment Two.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos working Two over with knees to the body.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dos Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Two regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Two's control of his arms but Two is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Two is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Junior Dos Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Two doesn't seem bothered though.
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.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Dos Santos catches Two right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos retains his middleweight title!
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