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M-1:New champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baga Agaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murilo Rua has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baga Agaev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agaev doesn't seem phased though.
Agaev with a poor takedown
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rua.
Rua is leaning against Agaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Rua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Rua.
Agaev looks gassed!
Rua lands with a right to the head.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rua.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua lands a hook that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Rua is leaning against Agaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua gets through Agaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rua digs a right hand into Agaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agaev's gas tank.
Good body shot from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rua.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agaevs head.
A hook to the body from Rua.
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agaevs head.
Rua lands with a light punch inside.
Rua digs a right hand into Agaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agaev's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Rua works on Agaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua digs a right hand underneath Agaev's ribcage. Agaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Rua lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Agaev's head.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Rua lands a left hand.
Agaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Agaev's head.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agaev.
Rua lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands an uppercut.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
Rua is leaning against Agaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Rua digs a right hand into Agaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agaev's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Agaev can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
Agaev jumps guard but Rua stands there with Agaev around his waist. Agaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murilo Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baga Agaev.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rua digs a right hand into Agaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agaev's gas tank.
Rua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Rua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Agaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Agaev jumps guard but Rua stands there with Agaev around his waist. Agaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Agaev's head.
Rua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rua lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agaevs head.
Agaev wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Rua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agaev fails with the takedown
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Agaev misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agaev thinking.
Rua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rua works the jab nicely.
Agaev misses with a takedown
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Rua scores with a jab to the head.
Agaev with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murilo Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baga Agaev.
Rua lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Rua scores with a one two! Agaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Rua catches Agaev right on the button with a cross.
Agaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Rua lands.
Rua is looking to wear down Agaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Agaev misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a one-two to the body.
Agaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agaev thinking.
Agaev misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agaev thinking.
Baga Agaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agaev wants a takedown.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agaev can do to turn this around?
Rua lands a hook that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets through Agaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua lands an uppercut.
Agaev tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Agaev.
Rua is working Agaev over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
Rua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua scores with a hook to the body.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agaev.
Rua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua cracks Agaev with a nice body shot.
Agaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agaev wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rua lands a left hand.
Rua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rua lands a right hand.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agaev.
Agaev takes a shot to the head.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Agaev's takedown attempt.
Murilo Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rua lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Agaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
Rua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rua gets through Agaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Agaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
Rua gets through Agaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rua lands an uppercut.
Agaev tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Agaev drops back down to his feet.
Rua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
Rua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua lands a nice uppercut.
Rua lands a nice uppercut.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
Rua lands an uppercut.
Rua pushes Agaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rua.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua presses Agaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agaev tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Rua dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rua slips under a jab.
Agaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
Rua digs a right hand into Agaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agaev's gas tank.
A short left from Rua.
Agaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Agaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Agaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a left and a right that stings Agaev.
Murilo Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baga Agaev.
Rua lands an overhand right.
Rua lands a lovely overhand right.
Agaev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rua is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Agaev.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Agaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rua duly obliges.
Agaev with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agaev takes one to the side of the head.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Agaev has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a three punch combo that has Agaev backing up. Agaev nods at Rua to acknowledge the strikes.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agaev at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agaev is defended easily by Rua.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Agaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Agaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Agaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Agaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua feints a jab promting Agaev to slip. Rua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agaev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Agaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua scores with a body shot.
Agaev misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agaev fails with the takedown
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters by clinching up.
Agaev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Agaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
Rua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agaev backwards.
Rua pushes Agaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Agaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agaev is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baga Agaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Agaev's takedown attempt.
Rua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Rua.
Agaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rua.
Agaev is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Rua digs a right hand underneath Agaev's ribcage. Agaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Rua.
Rua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Rua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agaev or not.
Rua cracks Agaev with a nice body shot.
Rua digs a right hand into Agaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Agaev's gas tank.
A short right from Rua.
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
Agaev tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Rua lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Agaev goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rua 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cj Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Karaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Karaev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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, Cj Groove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruslan Karaev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karaev throws a head kick but Groove moves out of range.
Karaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Groove scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Groove is trying for a kimura here. Karaev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Groove wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cj Groove!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feiticeiro Cintopreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Nogueira looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Feiticeiro Cintopreto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cintopreto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nogueira quickly recovers to half guard.
Cintopreto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Cintopreto seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.
Cintopreto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cintopreto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cintopreto.
Cintopreto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nogueira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cintopreto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Feiticeiro Cintopreto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shonie Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with PIMPTASTIC blaring out of the sound system. Gektor Lombard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shonie Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gektor Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lombard trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Lombard is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lombard to regain full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie won't allow Lombard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shonie Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Lombard's attempts to control the position.
Lombard is looking to escape.
Gracie working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lombard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Lombard is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Lombard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lombard wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lombard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lombard has given up his back.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Lombard from escaping the position.
Lombard prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
Lombard wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
Gracie avoiding Lombard 's attempts to control his hands.
Lombard rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lombard trying to control but not successfully.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie is hanging on to Lombard's back as he tries to escape.
Lombard looking to control the position.
Gracie connects with a big shot to the side of Lombard's head.
A lull in the action here.
Lombard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shonie Gracie 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lombard enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lombard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lombard wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie stands up and waves to Lombard to follow him.
Lombard wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Lombard fights it but they end up in guard.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Lombard wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lombard has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lombard is defending well.
Lombard is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lombard is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lombard has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie won't allow Lombard to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lombard goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lombard with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Lombard didn't expect that.
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
Shonie Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lombard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lombard has escaped and now he's on top!
Lombard looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lombard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lombard trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lombard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gracie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gektor Lombard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Artur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Rua's chin.
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215 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Artur!
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, Fabricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artur rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Artur lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Artur is controlling the position.
Artur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua looks gassed!
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!
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Fabricio Rua has been cut.
Artur landing knees to the body.
Artur working Rua over with knees to the body.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artur lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Fabricio Rua's cut even more.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artur.
Artur lands a damaging elbow.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Artur connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Rua is rocked!
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Artur finish him?
The cut above Fabricio Rua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Artur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
Artur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Artur misses with a knee strike.
Artur connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
Artur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artur misses with a knee strike.
Artur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
Artur landing knees to the head.
Artur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Artur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Artur smiles and moves away.
Artur drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Artur.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
Artur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Artur prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Rua.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Artur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Artur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Artur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artur.
Rua wants to break free but Artur has control.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Artur blocks it with crossed arms.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Rua tries to pull guard but Artur holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Artur.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artur lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua is trying to push Artur away but Artur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Artur lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Artur walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artur closes the distance and clinches.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Artur has the dominant position.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artur with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Artur is controlling the position.
Artur lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.
Artur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artur.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua tries to pull guard but Artur holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Artur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Artur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Rua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Artur instigates a clinch.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artur lands a nice elbow.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Artur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Artur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua tries for a takedown but Artur manages to get underhooks.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Artur.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Gustavo Artur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Artur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Artur lands a damaging elbow.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Artur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Artur landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Artur.
A knee to the head by Artur.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
A knee to the head by Artur.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Artur lands a nice knee to the body.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Rua is trying to break free.
Artur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Artur.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Artur lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gustavo Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Rua.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua has Artur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Artur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Artur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Rua tries to stall but Artur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Artur landing knees to the head.
Artur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Artur.
Artur trying to land knees to the body.
Artur lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Artur working Rua over with knees to the body.
Artur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Artur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Artur landing knees to the head.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Artur walks away with a smile on his face. Rua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Artur clinches up against the cage.
Rua tries to pull guard but Artur won't allow it.
Artur scores a nice knee to the body.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur lands a nice knee to the body.
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Artur lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Artur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua tries to pull guard but Artur holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Artur lands an elbow inside.
Artur working Rua over with knees to the body.
Artur lands a nice knee to the body.
Artur landing knees to the head.
Artur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Artur.
A knee to the head by Artur.
Artur with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Artur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Artur clinches.
Artur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Artur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Artur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Artur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Artur smiles and moves away.
Artur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Rua misses with a takedown
and Artur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artur.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Gustavo Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Rua.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua has Artur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Artur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Artur.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Artur lands a nice knee to the body.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Artur crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Artur clinches up against the cage.
Artur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artur.
Artur connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua stalling in the clinch but Artur improves position.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artur crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Artur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Artur smiles and moves away.
Artur scores with a kick to the body.
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Artur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Artur.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur lands an elbow inside.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
Rua wants a takedown but no success here.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Artur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Artur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Artur is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artur.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artur lands a knee to the body.
Artur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artur lands an elbow just above Rua 's eye.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Artur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur counters by clinching up.
Artur comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Artur landing knees to the body.
Rua working hard to break the clinch.
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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artur lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Artur.
Artur landing knees to the head.
Artur landing knees to the body.
Artur lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua is trying to stall.
Artur crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Artur lands a knee to the body.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Artur is keeping busy.
Gustavo Artur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artur lands a knee to the body.
Rua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Artur just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fabricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Artur.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Artur 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Artur!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Victor Bresciani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carlao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bresciani comes into the arena with Soulja Boy - Crank That (rock remix) blaring out of the sound system. Carlos Victor Bresciani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Victor Bresciani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Carlao!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bresciani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlao misses with a takedown
and Carlao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carlao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bresciani counters with a straight right hand.
Carlao is looking to clinch.
Bresciani moves into the clinch successfully.
Bresciani manages to break the clinch.
Carlao misses with a hook. Bresciani ducked under it nicely.
Carlao throws a lazy uppercut
and Bresciani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bresciani tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Carlao wants to control but Bresciani is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlao wants to get back to full guard.
Carlao wants to sweep but Bresciani has passed to side control!
Bresciani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carlao tries to buck Bresciani off but Bresciani is having none of it.
Bresciani lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carlao tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Carlao can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bresciani working Carlao over with strikes here.
Bresciani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carlao tries to hold on but Bresciani postures up.
Bresciani lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carlao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bresciani looking to finish Carlao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carlao!
Bresciani prevents Carlao from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bresciani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carlao tries to hold on but Bresciani pushes him away.
Bresciani lands with some strikes.
Bresciani punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bresciani throwing strikes here but Carlao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresciani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carlao hang on?
Bresciani punching from mount but Carlao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bresciani scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carlao tries to improve his position but Bresciani has taken his back! Bresciani has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Carlao tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bresciani pushes Carlao away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Victor Bresciani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jose Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Filho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Jose Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Da Silva misses
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filho drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Filho off! Filho jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filho.
Da Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Filho escapes and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Da Silva prevents Filho from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Da Silva is not content to let Filho control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filho pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filho pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Filho throwing shots but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
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.
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filho pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filho tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Da Silva.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filho's back!
Da Silva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Filho is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Jose Da Silva!
Antonio Jose Da Silva is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Norris Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (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 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Norris Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Hall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Werdum manages to mount him!
Werdum with good strikes from the mount here!
Werdum controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Werdum scoring with strikes but Hall is staying in there.
Hall is rocked!
It looks like Martin Norris Hall has been cut.
Hall is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum content just to control the position here.
Werdum working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hall looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Werdum! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabricio Werdum!
Fabricio Werdum is the new super heavyweight champion!
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