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OG 13: PRIDE of Crankenstein PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dasani Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barlko Fatko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T.Rex-20th century boy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dasani Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barlko Fatko!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Fatko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Fatko thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Fatko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Barlko Fatko has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fatko, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fatko can pounce on him.
Fatko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fatko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Fatko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fatko tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fatko tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatko off to one side.
Fatko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fatko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Fatko looks gassed!
Fatko controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fatko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barlko Fatko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatko misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fatko misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Fatko falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dasani Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tean Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tean Dagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Soares!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares looks for a takedown but Dagger sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soares enables Dagger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soares manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dagger landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares trying to control the position.
Dagger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.
Soares working for a triangle but Dagger defends it easily.
Soares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dagger's guard.
Dagger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soares has picked Dagger up and slammed him! Dagger can't keep hold of the triangle and Soares manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagger looking for a sweep but Soares has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dagger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dagger is trying desperately to improve position.
Dagger is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dagger is trying to escape the mount.
Soares lands with some strikes.
Soares lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dagger is looking to escape.
Soares working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dagger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soares throws a right hand that Dagger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dagger also avoids with ease.
Tean Dagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares has a takedown stuffed.
Soares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dagger as he jumps to the side.
Tean Dagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Soares.
Soares looks gassed!
Dagger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura but Soares is defending well.
Soares tries to kick Dagger off but Dagger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Soares moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dagger.
Soares has control of Dagger's left arm, preventing Dagger from doing any damage.
Soares keeping full guard, as Dagger tries to pass.
Soares has control of Dagger's left arm, preventing Dagger from doing any damage.
Soares working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soares working for a triangle but Dagger defends it easily.
Dagger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dagger is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dagger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dagger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soares is on top in guard.
Dagger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soares uses it to pass to side control.
Soares wants to control but Dagger is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dagger looking for a sweep but Soares has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dagger is trying to stand back up but Soares is controlling him
Dagger is looking to improve his position.
Soares blocks the strikes from Dagger.
Ground and pound from Soares.
Soares wants to control but Dagger is keeping him busy.
Dagger has a hand on Soares's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Soares takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Soares scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soares lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares raining down hammerfists from mount.
Soares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dagger working to try and regain half guard.
Soares controlling his opponent.
Soares prevents Dagger from getting the reversal.
Soares tries to control but Dagger wriggling away.
Soares landing shots from mount.
Soares controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dagger is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Soares locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dagger is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Soares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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239 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Mario sprawls well.
Jackson connects with a superb combination that knocks Mario out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Jackson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Mario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noel Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Alexander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a combination. Alexander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Alexander is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is not content to let Alexander control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to hold on to Alexander's head to control him but Alexander postures up.
Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexander is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Alexander is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Fred Alexander wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
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.
Alexander is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith prevents Alexander from moving into mount.
Alexander taking a breather here.
Alexander has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control Alexander's posture but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander cracks Smith with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops Alexander from passing to mount.
Alexander taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Alexander from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander just content to control the position.
Smith is trying to control Alexander's posture but Alexander avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to keep Alexander in close.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cameron Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Alexander will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Cameron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Alexander dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Alexander backing up. Alexander nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith misses with a combination
and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexander postures up.
Alexander trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Smith.
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.
Smith misses with a combination
and Alexander counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander advances position into side control!
Fred Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander controlling the position from side mount.
Alexander goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alexander's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith is looking to stand up but Alexander won't let him.
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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Alexander to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander content to stall in guard here.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Alexander!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Pontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan OReily has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan OReily!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontes is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Pontes shuts the power down on OReily. Lights out, game over! Pontes is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Pontes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar comes to the cage accompanied by The Roller. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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192 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Cesar!
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, Rio Lord!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord shoots in and bounces Cesar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lord must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet but Lord is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cesar wants to sweep but no luck.
Cesar controlling the position.
Lord sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lord gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord trying to control the position but Cesar is working away.
Cesar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lord in the domination position with Cesar hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lord throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cesar is trying to get back to half guard.
Cesar wants to control but Lord postures up.
Lord wants to stand but Cesar is controlling his arm.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord slows the pace down.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lord shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cesar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cesar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cesar tries to get out of the position.
Lord won't allow Cesar to get back to his feet.
Cesar managing to control the position.
Lord looking to sit in guard and control but Cesar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar prevents Lord from getting back to his feet.
Lord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cesar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cesar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lord is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Lord dominated that 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.
Cesar gets a double leg takedown into Lord's guard.
Lord is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lord is looking for a triangle here but Cesar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lord manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cesar blocks the strikes from Lord.
Lord kicks off Cesar and gets to his feet.
Cesar shoots in and bounces Lord off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cesar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord can't keep his opponent in guard - Cesar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Cesar seems content to control.
Cesar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lord is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cesar content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesar with a couple of short strikes.
Cesar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar prevents Lord from getting the reversal.
Roberto Cesar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lord wants to hold on but Cesar pushes him away.
Cesar controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Cesar dominated that second round.
That's time! Cesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cesar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lord tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cesar is in Lord's guard.
Lord working a defensive guard here.
Lord wants to hit a switch here but Cesar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lord there!
Cesar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar avoids the attempt from Lord to control.
Lord is in a horrible position here. Cesar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cesar controlling his opponent.
Cesar lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lord working to try and regain half guard.
Cesar dominating with strikes here.
Cesar controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cesar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cesar avoids the attempt from Lord to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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.
Lord is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cesar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lord's face.
Lord is looking to improve his position but Cesar isn't that keen on the idea.
Cesar content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Cesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cesar 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Cesar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Bowers has picked Donovan up - he's going for a ride! Bowers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Donovan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bowers is thwarting Donovan's attempts to control the position.
Bowers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowers escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bowers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donovan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donovan won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowers working the ground and pound from side control.
Bowers wants to control but Donovan is keeping him busy.
Bowers working the ground and pound.
Bowers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donovan to his feet.
Bowers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donovan on his heels. He'll look to pass Donovan's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowers defends well.
Donovan has his feet on Bowers's thighs here. He's pushed Bowers off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bowers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Donovan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobral comes into the arena with captain jack sparrow blaring out of the sound system. Renato Sobral is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sobral counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Sobral trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Sobral sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobral trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Sobral.
Sobral takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobral somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Ralph Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz and Sobral are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Diaz throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sobral into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Diaz knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ralph Diaz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radu Vrabiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrabiuta has chosen When The Levee Breaks as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Miguel Cortez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Miguel Cortez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Cortez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radu Vrabiuta!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabiuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vrabiuta swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Vrabiuta misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a single leg into guard. Vrabiuta didn't expect that.
Vrabiuta trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez trying to control but Vrabiuta is working from the bottom.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cortez stands and throws Vrabiuta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cortez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cortez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cortez slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cortez drives through with a takedown into Vrabiuta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cortez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Vrabiuta is keeping the position.
Vrabiuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miguel Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Vrabiuta is looking to regain half guard here but Cortez keeps moving and retains side control.
Cortez tries to move to mount but Vrabiuta blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrabiuta is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez slows the pace down.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vrabiuta defending against the ground and pound.
Cortez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vrabiuta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cortez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but Vrabiuta is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabiuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Cortez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cortez taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Cortez stalls from top position.
Miguel Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta is holding Cortez down, trying to stall.
Cortez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vrabiuta's shoulder. That is not cool.
We're going to have a standup here because Miguel Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vrabiuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Cortez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Miguel Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Vrabiuta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Vrabiuta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cortez uses from the top position.
Vrabiuta keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miguel Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrabiuta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabiuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrabiuta thuds his shin into the meat of Cortez's side.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Vrabiuta.
Vrabiuta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortez checks it well.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrabiuta, not yet.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabiuta is keeping the position for now.
Vrabiuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrabiuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrabiuta being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Cortez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
Vrabiuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrabiuta throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Cortez feints and as Vrabiuta raises his hands in defense, Cortez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Vrabiuta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cortez is looking to get to half guard.
Vrabiuta avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.
Cortez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrabiuta misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cortez.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrabiuta enables Cortez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrabiuta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabiuta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez trying to control but Vrabiuta is working from the bottom.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabiuta is keeping the position for now.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vrabiuta wants to slow Cortez down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Cortez is staying tight to Vrabiuta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vrabiuta gets back to half guard.
Vrabiuta regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabiuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Vrabiuta is keeping the position.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrabiuta is retaining full guard.
Cortez content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Miguel Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Cortez darts in trying to clinch
and Vrabiuta counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrabiuta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrabiuta misses the jab.
Radu Vrabiuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cortez had his way with Radu Vrabiuta in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vrabiuta lands the left hand.
That kick from Vrabiuta tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vrabiuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vrabiuta misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cortez lands in his opponent's guard.
Cortez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabiuta is keeping the position for now.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miguel Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrabiuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cortez wants to clinch.
Vrabiuta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez 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.
Vrabiuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vrabiuta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vrabiuta is keeping busy.
Radu Vrabiuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cortez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cortez!
Miguel Cortez retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derk Derkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derk Derkin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona fails with a takedown attempt.
Arona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arona not doing much here.
Arona lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arona frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arona looking to control but Derkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derkin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arona.
Arona controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arona throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Arona unloads with some shots from mount but Derkin bucks and avoids them well.
Arona has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Arona controlling his opponent.
Arona trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arona working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Derkin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arona off and cradles Derkin's limp body as Arona celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ricardo Arona!
Ricardo Arona retains his light heavyweight title!
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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