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M-1 12:Bruno vs Manny PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kily Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kily Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzales scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzales counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Kily Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Gracie.
Gonzales 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 Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gonzales'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Gonzales is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gonzales has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzales can pounce on him.
Gonzales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Gonzales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Gonzales.
Gonzales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzales throws a shot to the body.
Gonzales cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kily Gonzales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gonzales to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Gonzales counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzales scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a head kick.
Kily Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gonzales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonzales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzales clinches.
Gonzales is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gonzales persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gonzales content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kily Gonzales just wasn't active enough.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gonzales counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Kily Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzales is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Gonzales throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzales lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gonzales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzales has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie prevents Gonzales from moving into mount.
Gonzales controls the position from side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kily Gonzales dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gonzales shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzales is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzales stands up from Gracie's guard - Gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a straight right hand.
Kily Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Gracie.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzales connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzales cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gonzales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzales scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nate Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzales counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzales staying calm.
Gonzales has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales content just to control the position here.
Gracie wants to control but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales content just to control the position here.
Kily Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kily Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzales 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kily Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jungle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasya Kotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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136 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Steve Jungle!
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, Vasya Kotov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jungle counters with a shoot takedown. Kotov fights it but they end up in guard.
Jungle 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.
Jungle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jungle is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotov has wrist control.
Kotov keeping full guard, as Jungle tries to pass.
Jungle 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.
Jungle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kotov has eaten all the pies!
Jungle drops back looking for a leg! Kotov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kotov manages to kick Jungle off! Jungle jumps back into Kotov's guard.
Kotov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jungle won't allow Kotov to sweep him here.
Kotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jungle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kotov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kotov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kotov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Kotov from controlling successfully.
Jungle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jungle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jungle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kotov wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
Jungle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotov defends it easily.
Jungle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jungle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jungle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jungle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jungle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kotov has managed to get both his arms back between Jungle's legs - danger averted.
Jungle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotov manages to get himself to full guard.
Jungle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jungle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jungle looking to pass the guard.
Kotov wants to sweep here but Jungle controlling him for the moment.
Kotov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jungle has gone for a leg lock! Kotov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jungle's guard.
Jungle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kotov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Kotov from controlling successfully.
Kotov slips nicely into half guard.
Kotov seems to be looking for submissions.
Jungle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jungle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kotov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jungle keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jungle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jungle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kotov!
Jungle looking for a guillotine from mount but Kotov is having none of it.
BOOM! Jungle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jungle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kotov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jungle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kotov has worked his arm free - good work by Kotov!
You can see the frustration on Kotov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jungle tries to score with some ground and pound. Kotov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jungle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kotov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jungle but great work by Kotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jungle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jungle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kotov off and has taken his back!
Kotov wants to escape the position.
Jungle working for a choke but Kotov is defending well.
Kotov is in bad spot here.
Kotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jungle is hanging on to Kotov's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Jungle working for the choke.
I really don't envy Kotov right now.
Kotov is taking damage to the body and head.
Kotov fending off the submission attempt from Jungle.
Jungle is looking for the choke from the back position but Kotov is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jungle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kotov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steve Jungle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotov breaks Jungle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kotov wants to stand but Jungle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kotov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kotov 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.
Kotov wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
Jungle has his foot on Kotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotov works his way back into a safe position though.
Jungle has his foot on Kotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotov works his way back into a safe position though.
Jungle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jungle tries to get out of the position.
Jungle keeping moving, preventing Kotov from controlling successfully.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kotov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jungle is looking for a triangle but Kotov pushes his legs off easily.
Kotov wants to control from the top but Jungle keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vasya Kotov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kotov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jungle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jungle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jungle preventing the sweep.
Jungle working some strikes from top position.
Jungle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jungle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Jungle fails with the takedown.
Kotov fails with the takedown
and Jungle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kotov won't be happy with that.
Kotov dodges the ground and pound from Jungle.
Jungle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jungle is trying to get an arm triangle but Kotov is defending well.
Kotov is trying to control Jungle's posture but Jungle avoids it.
Kotov gets back to half guard.
Jungle is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotov is looking to control Jungle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kotov avoid being mounted?
Jungle is looking for a kimura here.
Jungle seems to be working for a kimura but Kotov defends the submission attempt.
Jungle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jungle is looking for a kimura but Kotov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jungle to get the leverage.
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.
Kotov is trying to maintain the position but Jungle is very close to passing his half guard.
Jungle is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jungle stops Kotov from getting back to his feet.
Kotov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jungle.
Jungle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jungle stops Kotov from getting back to his feet.
Jungle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jungle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jungle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kotov is trying to stand back up but Jungle is controlling him
Jungle prevents Kotov from improving his position.
Jungle thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotov to regain full guard.
Jungle postures up.
Jungle is pushing down on Kotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Jungle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kotov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jungle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jungle looks to land a strike but Kotov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
Jungle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jungle 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.
Jungle distracts Kotov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kotov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kotov trying to control the position.
Jungle has gone for a leg lock! Kotov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jungle's guard.
Jungle has his foot on Kotov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kotov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Jungle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jungle, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jungle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Stronger. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture throws a combination that misses
and Fedor counters with a flying knee that drops Couture! Fedor dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Fedor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Downing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 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
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Downing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Downing.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
Downing is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Downing connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Downing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downing instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Downing.
Downing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Downing landing knees to the head.
Downing lands an elbow inside that Rodrigues shrugs off.
It looks like Leandro Rodrigues has been cut.
Downing misses with a knee strike.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Will Downing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Rodrigues.
Downing lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks for a moment.
Downing lands a damaging elbow.
Downing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Downing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Downing lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigues won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downing lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Downing.
Downing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
Downing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Downing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Downing lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigues won't want to take too many of those.
Downing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Downing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Downing content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Downing landing knees to the body.
Downing just leaning against Rodrigues, taking a breather.
Downing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Downing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Downing stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downing landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Downing lands a nice knee to the body.
Downing lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Leandro Rodrigues's cut even more.
Downing just leaning against Rodrigues, taking a breather.
Downing with a knee to the head.
Downing crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Downing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Will Downing.
Nice sprawl there from Downing as Rodrigues shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
A looping hook to the body misses from Downing. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Downing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Downing.
Rodrigues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Downing tries to avoid it but Rodrigues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Downing to the ground. Downing escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Downing rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Downing crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Rodrigues takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodrigues takes a knee right on the jaw!
Downing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Downing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downing lands an elbow just above Rodrigues 's eye.
Downing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Downing slows down the pace here.
Downing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Downing scores with a knee to the head.
Downing pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Downing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downing connects with a knee to the head.
Downing leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Downing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Downing tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downing is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Downing circles away and we're back to standing.
Downing has managed to clinch.
Downing lands an elbow inside.
Downing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Downing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Downing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Downing takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Downing.
Rodrigues takes a knee to the side of the body.
Will Downing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown in the clinch but Downing prevents it.
Downing crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downing landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Downing obliges.
Downing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Downing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Downing.
Downing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Downing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodrigues is trying to drag Downing to the mat but Downing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Will Downing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Rodrigues.
Downing is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Downing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downing working Rodrigues over with knees to the body.
Downing lands a nice knee to the body.
Downing unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Downing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodrigues takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodrigues takes a knee to the side of the body.
Downing prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Downing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Downing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Downing stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downing lands a knee to the body.
Rodrigues drops down looking for an ankle pick but Downing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Downing tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Downing has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Downing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Downing lands an elbow just above Rodrigues 's eye.
The cut above Leandro Rodrigues's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Downing pressing his opponent against the cage.
Downing landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Downing using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Downing to work.
Downing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Downing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Downing connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodrigues's face.
Downing lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Downing tries to tie him up.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Downing has Rodrigues pressed against the cage.
Downing missing with knees to the body.
Downing looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Downing manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Downing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rodrigues looks for a takedown but Downing sprawls well.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodrigues thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Downing keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downing tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Rodrigues looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downing is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downing trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodrigues moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodrigues wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Downing is working from the bottom.
Downing takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downing struggling a bit here.
Rodrigues lands a nice forearm strike.
Rodrigues lands a few punches from side control.
Rodrigues connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Downing some visible discomfort.
Rodrigues lands some shots froms side control.
Rodrigues lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Downing down.
Rodrigues tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Downing has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodrigues has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Downing tries to buck Rodrigues off but Rodrigues is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues cracks Downing with a big elbow.
Rodrigues working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigues creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodrigues working the head and body with strikes.
Downing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodrigues wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodrigues is chipping away with strikes.
Rodrigues connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Downing some visible discomfort.
Downing is trying to get back to half guard.
Downing takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rodrigues working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rodrigues lands a few punches from side control.
Rodrigues working the ground and pound.
Downing takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rodrigues landing strikes.
Rodrigues scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Downing to see if he's OK.
Downing takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues scoring with punches and elbows.
Leandro Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues grinds an elbow into Downing's temple.
Will Downing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downing is trying to buck Rodrigues off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Downing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Downing!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Feiticeiro Cintopreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akainu Sakazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feiticeiro Cintopreto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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25
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Feiticeiro Cintopreto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akainu Sakazuki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cintopreto scores with a takedown into Sakazuki's guard.
Sakazuki trying to control the position.
Cintopreto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cintopreto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cintopreto 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.
Cintopreto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cintopreto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakazuki controlling Cintopreto's posture.
Cintopreto has gone for a leg lock! Sakazuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cintopreto's guard.
Sakazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cintopreto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakazuki landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakazuki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakazuki wants to stand but Cintopreto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sakazuki wants to pass the guard but Cintopreto is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cintopreto keeping moving, preventing Sakazuki from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Akainu Sakazuki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sakazuki misses with a double jab.
Cintopreto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sakazuki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakazuki is trying to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Sakazuki is right now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cintopreto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cintopreto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cintopreto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakazuki wants to control but Cintopreto postures up.
Cintopreto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakazuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sakazuki is trying to control Cintopreto's posture but Cintopreto avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cintopreto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cintopreto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cintopreto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cintopreto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cintopreto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cintopreto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cintopreto tries for a kimura but Sakazuki is defending well.
Cintopreto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cintopreto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakazuki, who protects the arm well.
Sakazuki tries to bench press Cintopreto off him but Cintopreto keeps the position.
Cintopreto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakazuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sakazuki is trying to control Cintopreto's posture but Cintopreto avoids it.
Cintopreto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakazuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cintopreto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feiticeiro Cintopreto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakazuki throws a series of strikes that have Cintopreto backpedaling.
Cintopreto misses with a takedown
and Sakazuki counters with a thumping low kick.
Sakazuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cintopreto.
Cintopreto doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Sakazuki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cintopreto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakazuki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cintopreto is looking for a triangle but Sakazuki pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakazuki wants to control from the top but Cintopreto keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Akainu Sakazuki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cintopreto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakazuki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feiticeiro Cintopreto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakazuki drops an elbow to the side of Cintopreto's head.
Sakazuki wants to control but Cintopreto is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakazuki in particular looking to stall.
Sakazuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Cintopreto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sakazuki not doing much here.
Cintopreto is looking to improve his position.
Feiticeiro Cintopreto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akainu Sakazuki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cintopreto misses with a takedown
and Sakazuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cintopreto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cintopreto keeping full guard, as Sakazuki tries to pass.
Cintopreto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakazuki controls the pace.
Sakazuki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sakazuki wants to stand but Cintopreto is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakazuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakazuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cintopreto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakazuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakazuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakazuki wants to control from the top but Cintopreto keeps moving.
Cintopreto has his foot on Sakazuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakazuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Cintopreto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakazuki defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cintopreto trying to keep a closed guard but Sakazuki is proving a slippery customer.
Cintopreto keeping full guard, as Sakazuki tries to pass.
Sakazuki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakazuki trying to control but Cintopreto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akainu Sakazuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cintopreto misses with a takedown
so Sakazuki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cintopreto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cintopreto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cintopreto looking for a guillotine here but Sakazuki defends easily.
Cintopreto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sakazuki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cintopreto.
Sakazuki is looking to take a break and control but Cintopreto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cintopreto is looking to regain half guard here but Sakazuki keeps moving and retains side control.
Sakazuki slows the pace down.
Cintopreto is not content to let Sakazuki control the position.
Cintopreto wants to control but Sakazuki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cintopreto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sakazuki trying to control the position but Cintopreto is working away.
Cintopreto can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Akainu Sakazuki.
Cintopreto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakazuki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cintopreto won't be happy with that.
Sakazuki happy to just control the position for now.
Cintopreto is not content to let Sakazuki control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakazuki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cintopreto, who protects the arm well.
Cintopreto is trying to improve his position.
Cintopreto is not content to let Sakazuki control the position.
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.
Cintopreto can't do much from the bottom here.
Cintopreto manages to get back to half guard.
Sakazuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cintopreto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakazuki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cintopreto wants to control but Sakazuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akainu Sakazuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakazuki 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 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akainu Sakazuki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giant Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crichton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crichton is defended easily by Silva.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva pushes Crichton up against the cage in a clinch.
Crichton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Giant Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Crichton.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva landing knees to the head.
It looks like Michael Crichton has been cut.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crichton's face.
Crichton wants a takedown.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Crichton's takedown attempt.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crichton's defenses.
Crichton looks gassed!
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crichton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crichton.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crichton blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Michael Crichton's cut even more.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Crichton blocks it.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Crichton has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Crichton blocks with his arms.
Crichton can't get the takedown.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Crichton fails to pull guard.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crichton looking for a takedown.
Crichton tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Crichton blocks it.
Crichton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crichton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crichton decides to pull guard.
Crichton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Crichton is tightening it up a little... Silva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silva taps out! nice BJJ there by Crichton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Crichton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Bruno Winchester!
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, Manny Pacquiao !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Winchester finds it's way through Pacquiao 's defenses.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Winchester drops Pacquiao with a beautiful combination! Pacquiao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winchester is looking for the KO!
Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao loses concentration momentarily and Winchester pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Pacquiao crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Winchester finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Winchester!
Bruno Winchester retains his featherweight title!
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