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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Negrizolli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Hip Hop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Negrizolli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons tries for a takedown but Negrizolli circles away easily
and Negrizolli counters with a nice uppercut.
Negrizolli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simmons counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Negrizolli!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negrizolli tries to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Negrizolli looks a forlorn figure.
Negrizolli is desperately trying to improve his position but Simmons has a good base and remains in mount.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Negrizolli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons landing strikes from the mount.
Simmons blocks Negrizolli's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Simmons unloading with bombs!
It looks like Lucas Negrizolli has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Negrizolli is rocked!
Negrizolli wants to hold on but Simmons pushes him away.
Simmons postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Negrizolli in real trouble here! The ref calls for Negrizolli to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Simmons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogeiro Picone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogeiro Picone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Magamedov!
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, Rogeiro Picone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picone.
Picone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magamedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magamedov wants to control from the top but Picone keeps moving.
Magamedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magamedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Magamedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magamedov fails with the takedown
and Picone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magamedov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magamedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magamedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov gets to his feet - Picone follows without any prompting.
Magamedov scores with the left hand. Picone knows he should have avoided that one.
Magamedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Picone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Picone trying to control the pace.
Picone working Magamedov over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picone working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Magamedov's thigh. Magamedov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Picone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picone stopping the sweep attempt from Magamedov.
Picone postures up and lands a big shot to Magamedov's brow.
Picone landing some decent shots from guard.
Magamedov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Magamedov fails with the takedown
and Picone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Magamedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Picone trying to control the position from guard on top but Magamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picone is looking to work some ground and pound but Magamedov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picone lands a couple of elbows.
Magamedov keeping moving, preventing Picone from controlling successfully.
Picone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Picone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Picone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magamedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Picone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Picone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magamedov is keeping the position for now.
Picone stopping the sweep attempt from Magamedov.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Magamedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Picone.
Magamedov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Picone chips away with some ground and pound.
Picone throws a big right hand that misses.
Picone cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
Picone looking to pass the guard.
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Piconeis looking to pass into half guard but Magamedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magamedov is in guard.
Magamedov wants to control from the top but Picone keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Picone pulls Magamedov in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igor Magamedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magamedov.
Picone throws a hook but Magamedov blocks it.
Magamedov avoids the head kick by Picone.
Magamedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Picone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magamedov to the mat! Magamedov manages to get full guard.
Rogeiro Picone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Picone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Picone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magamedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magamedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magamedov!
You can see the frustration on Picone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov advances to mount.
Picone reaches up to try and control the position but Magamedov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Picone rolls and tries to escape and now Magamedov has his back!
Picone tries to escape but Magamedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Magamedov scores with punches from the back.
Magamedov has managed to slip his arm under Picone's chin. This could be all over... yep, Picone is tapping out! Submission win for Magamedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Magamedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucho Rodriguez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dani Cruz's chin.
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dani Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz feints and as Rodriguez raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to stall but Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters by clinching up.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Lucho Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz stands up out of the half guard.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucho Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Cruz.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cruz cracks Rodriguez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodriguez, right into the meat.
Lucho Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Cruz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucho Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Cruz.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz pulls Rodriguez into guard.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodriguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that Cruz semi-blocks.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dani Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz jumps into guard, dragging Rodriguez to the mat.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodriguez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
Rodriguez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cruz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as Cruz shoots in.
Lucho Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Cruz.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz wants to stall.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Cruz.
Cruz letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Cruz jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
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.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucho Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dani Cruz.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dani Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Castello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Castello!
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, Patricio Freire!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castello pushes Freire off and scrambles back to his feet.
Freire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freire lands in his opponent's guard.
Castello controlling Freire's posture.
Freire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castello's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castello tries to get to full guard but Freire has control of the leg.
Freire stops Castello from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castello wants to improve his position but Freire is controlling well.
Freire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castello's head.
Castello is looking to improve his position.
Castello tries to kick Freire off but Freire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Freire controlling the pace.
Castello is looking to control Freire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castello avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freire drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castello trying to keep a closed guard but Freire is proving a slippery customer.
Castello controlling Freire's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castello striking off his back but it's not causing Freire any problems.
Castello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castello is breathing heavily.
Castello working for submissions but it's allowed Freire to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Freire not doing much here.
Freire trying to control from half guard but Castello is working away.
Freire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Freire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Freire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castello trying to control from the bottom.
Freire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freire tries to pass to full mount but Castello defends it.
Freire wants to control but Castello is keeping him busy.
Freire is pressing down on Castello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castello is holding on for now.
Freire trying to control the action but Castello is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire 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.
Freire doesn't manage to clinch there - Castello circles away.
Castello closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Freire quickly recovers to half guard.
Freire is trying to maintain the position but Castello is very close to passing his half guard.
Castello wants to control but Freire is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castello.
Castello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freire is trying to maintain the position but Castello is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freire keeps working.
Freire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castello drops back, looking for a kneebar! Freire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Freire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Freire!
Freire decides to stand back up.
Freire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castello defending well though.
Castello is refusing to be controlled, as Freire sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Freire is working for a submission of some sort.
Castello misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Castello trying to control here.
Freire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Castello is trying to get back to full guard.
Patricio Freire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freire trying to mount his opponent but Castello defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castello trying to hold on to Freire's head to control him but Freire postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patricio Freire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Freire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castello.
Freire is looking to reverse the position.
Castello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Castello wants to control but Freire is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Freire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castello trying to control the position but Freire is working away.
Castello postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Freire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freire trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freire wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freire pushes Castello off looking to stand but Castello dives back in and keeps control.
Freire wants to improve his position but Castello is controlling well.
Freire won't allow Castello to pass to mount.
Freire gets back to full guard.
Freire wants to sweep here but Castello controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castello wants to control from the top but Freire keeps moving.
Freire is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Castello.
Freire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castello is trying to defend but Freire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freire is pressing down on Castello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castello is holding on for now.
Freire is working for a submission of some sort.
Freire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patricio Freire.
Well Freire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricio Freire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Primon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Primon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Primon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primon shoots in and bounces Costa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Costa working a defensive guard here.
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Primon is aware though and is defending well.
Primon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa working a defensive guard here.
Primon tries to stand but Costa is controlling from the bottom.
Primon trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Primon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Primon defends it easily.
Primon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Primon is aware though and is defending well.
Costa is trying to control the position but Primon postures up.
Costa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Primon has passed into half guard!
Primon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Primon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primon pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Primon manages to break the clinch.
Primon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Primon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rafael Primon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Primon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Costa. That one must have hurt.
Primon 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!
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Primon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costa's guard.
Costa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Primon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Primon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Costa is just content to waste time from the top position. Primon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Costa preventing the sweep.
Costa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Costa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Costa pushing down on Primon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Primon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Primon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
Costa 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! Primon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SERGIO ORTIZ LOWLIGHT - VOU TE VENCER SEU BUNDÃO. Ortiz has chosen MCL Highlights - It´s My Time as his entrance music. The key to victory for David Becker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Becker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Becker.
Nice defenses there by Becker.
Becker tries to work over Ortiz's front leg with a kick but Ortiz checks it.
Becker tried to score with a low kick but Ortiz checks it.
Ortiz blocks a low kick nicely.
Becker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Becker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Becker defending well though.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Becker is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Becker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Becker defending well though.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Becker!
Ortiz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
Ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Becker?
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ortiz content just to control the position here.
Becker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz controlling the pace for now.
Ortiz unloads with some shots from mount but Becker bucks and avoids them well.
Ortiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortiz lands a big elbow.
Ortiz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Becker's face.
Ortiz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ortiz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Becker is rocked!
Ortiz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Becker goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). SergiO Ortiz! SergiO Ortiz retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stekelanburg Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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298 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boxing Elite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stekelanburg Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magamedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Magamedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stekelanburg Magamedov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Magamedov throws a lazy head kick
and Elite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magamedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elite counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Stekelanburg Magamedov has been cut.
Magamedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elite, pushing him back against the cage.
Elite prevents the takedown attempt.
Magamedov keeps control of Elite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elite has had enough of the clinch but Magamedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Elite won't allow it.
Boxing Elite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stekelanburg Magamedov.
Elite is trying to break the clinch but Magamedov has him pressed against the cage.
Elite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magamedov.
Magamedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Magamedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Elite tries to kick Magamedov off in order to stand up. Magamedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov lands an elbow.
Elite tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Elite is trying to get back to his feet but Magamedov has full control of the position and if anything, Elite has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Magamedov.
Elite won't enjoy being in this position. Magamedov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Elite is tapping - it's over boys! Magamedov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stekelanburg Magamedov!
Stekelanburg Magamedov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Purell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Purell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Purell!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Purell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves throws a series of punches but Purell moves out of range.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Purell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alves darts in and clinches Purell up against the cage.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Purell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alves.
Alves lands a right hand.
Alves pushes Purell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Purell looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves lands a right hand.
Purell is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Purell backwards.
Alves pushes Purell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Floyd Purell has been cut.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd Purell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Purell colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Alves as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Purell is left battered and dazed whilst Alves and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Alves!
Danilo Alves is the new heavyweight champion!
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