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OG 14: The Killing Choke PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollito Oviedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oviedo has chosen Tony Presidio as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Angel Hari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pollito Oviedo's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pollito Oviedo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hari.
Oviedo moves into the clinch.
Oviedo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oviedo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oviedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hari's face.
It looks like Angel Hari has been cut.
Oviedo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hari up against the cage.
Oviedo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oviedo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Hari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oviedo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hari is breathing heavily.
Oviedo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hari blocks it with crossed arms.
Oviedo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hari tries to score a body lock takedown but Oviedo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oviedo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oviedo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oviedo drops Hari with a big knee straight up the middle! Hari is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hari is rocked!
Oviedo clinches up with Hari and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Hari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oviedo lands a nice uppercut.
Oviedo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oviedo landing knees to the body.
Hari seems to have got his legs back now.
Oviedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oviedo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oviedo.
Oviedo scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oviedo scores with a knee to the head.
Hari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oviedo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oviedo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oviedo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oviedo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oviedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oviedo landing knees to the body.
Oviedo leaning against his opponent.
Oviedo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hari's face.
Oviedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.
Hari goes for a takedown attempt but Oviedo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hari swats away the attempt to clinch by Oviedo.
Hari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oviedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hari somewhat.
Oviedo wants to clinch up but Hari keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oviedo pushes Hari up against the cage in a clinch.
Oviedo lands with a right to the head.
Hari is trying to trip Oviedo. He has hold of a leg but Oviedo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hari persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hari won't allow Oviedo to get back to his feet.
Hari trying to control but Oviedo is working from the bottom.
Hari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oviedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oviedo wants to stand but Hari is controlling the position.
Hari drops back looking for a leg! Oviedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oviedo manages to kick Hari off! Hari jumps back into Oviedo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari trying to control the position from guard on top but Oviedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oviedo is looking to stand up but Hari isn't so interested in that idea.
Oviedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hari defends it easily.
Oviedo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hari has picked Oviedo up and slammed him! Oviedo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hari manages to pass to side control!
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.
Oviedo wants to get back to his feet but Hari drags him back down.
Oviedo being controlled for a moment.
Hari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Oviedo is trying to escape and Hari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Oviedo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angel Hari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Philippe Chuteboxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Chuteboxe.
Dos Santos instigates a clinch.
Chuteboxe is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position.
Chuteboxe working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dos Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chuteboxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos has Chuteboxe pressed against the cage, preventing Chuteboxe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chuteboxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Chuteboxe wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Chuteboxe working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Santos keeps control of Chuteboxe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chuteboxe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chuteboxe is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chuteboxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Chuteboxe has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Dos Santos is struggling to control the position.
Chuteboxe tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Chuteboxe tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Chuteboxe is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position.
Dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Chuteboxe has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chuteboxe is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chuteboxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dos Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chuteboxe is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Chuteboxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos just leaning against Chuteboxe, taking a breather.
That's four 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.
Chuteboxe wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Chuteboxe is trying to break free.
Dos Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chuteboxe is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chuteboxe is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuteboxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chuteboxes head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Philippe Chuteboxe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chuteboxe throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Chuteboxe throws a shot to the body.
Chuteboxe misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chuteboxe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chuteboxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuteboxe throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Chuteboxe tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Chuteboxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Dos Santos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dos Santos stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Junior Dos Santos.
Chuteboxe lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chuteboxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuteboxe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chuteboxe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position.
Dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chuteboxe backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chuteboxe can't break the clinch.
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.
Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chuteboxe manages to break the clinch.
Chuteboxe is looking to land body kicks.
Chuteboxe looks for the body kick but Dos Santos saw that one coming.
A head kick by Chuteboxe misses
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos.
Chuteboxe can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuteboxe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Philippe Chuteboxe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dos Santos'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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chuteboxe. That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
Chuteboxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chuteboxe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chuteboxe is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Chuteboxe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Chuteboxe working hard to break the clinch.
Dos Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Chuteboxe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chuteboxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Chuteboxe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos.
Chuteboxe tries to break free but Dos Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Dos Santos leaning against his opponent.
Chuteboxe tries to circle away but Dos Santos has him pinned against the cage.
Chuteboxe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Chuteboxe. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Chuteboxe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Chuteboxe. Those never looked like landing.
Chuteboxe misses with a double jab.
Chuteboxe lands with a kick to the temple. Dos Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chuteboxe throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Philippe Chuteboxe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chuteboxe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Dos Santos to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Chuteboxe working hard to break the clinch.
Chuteboxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuteboxe has had enough of the clinch but Dos Santos keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philippe Chuteboxe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chuteboxe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philippe Chuteboxe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanaki Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crimson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Opeth - Deliverance. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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180 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Jordan !
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, Nanaki Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan has his takedown stuffed
and Crimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crimson connects with a single shot there.
Crimson moves into the clinch.
Crimson scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Micheal Jordan has been cut.
Crimson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jordan 's face.
Come on Crimson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Jordan shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jordan tries to break the clinch but Crimson is controlling the position.
Jordan tries to break free but Crimson pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Crimson.
Crimson lands an elbow inside.
Crimson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Jordan in his tracks for a moment.
Micheal Jordan 's cut is getting worse.
Crimson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan 's defenses.
Jordan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Jordan 's eye.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Crimson landing knees to the head.
Micheal Jordan 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crimson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Crimson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crimson obliges.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Micheal Jordan 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Crimson slows down the pace here.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Jordan shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Micheal Jordan 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nanaki Crimson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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167 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Bukholt Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
Reis gets a takedown into half guard.
Reis wants to work for an arm triangle but Nielsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis stops Nielsen from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Reis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nielsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reis.
Reis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nielsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis working for a guillotine from mount but Nielsen is in no mood to give up.
Reis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reis has control of Nielsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nielsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reis has isolated one of Nielsen's arms. Nielsen looking to fight him off but Reis twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Reis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Eberhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhardt has chosen KMFDM - Juke Joint Jezebel as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
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, Dieter Eberhardt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhardt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campana quickly recovers to half guard.
Campana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eberhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eberhardt preventing the sweep.
Eberhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campana trying to control the position here.
Eberhardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eberhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana keeping moving, preventing Eberhardt from controlling successfully.
Eberhardt 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.
Eberhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eberhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campana lands with a nice body kick.
Eberhardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Campana counter with a right hand.
Campana looks to land a combination. Eberhardt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dieter Eberhardt has been cut.
Eberhardt looks gassed!
Campana connects with a solid leg kick.
Campana lands a lovely overhand right.
Eberhardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocco Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieter Eberhardt.
Crunch! Campana slams his shin into Eberhardt's torso.
Campana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eberhardt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Campana. Campana obviously looking to wear him down.
Eberhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Campana.
Campana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eberhardt momentarily.
Campana cracks Eberhardt with an open hand slap.
Campana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Campana is looking to slow Eberhardt down with leg kicks.
Campana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Campana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eberhardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campana finds it's way round the side to connect with Eberhardt's head.
Campana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eberhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eberhardt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Campana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana connects with a body shot that sends Eberhardt's belly button to the back.
Campana lands a nice looking body shot.
Campana pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eberhardt back to the cage. Campana follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Campana lands a jab to Eberhardt's midsection.
Campana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Campana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campana connects with a body shot.
Campana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eberhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Both fighters circling a little - Campana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Campana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eberhardt takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campana, right into the meat.
Eberhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eberhardt drops his hands momentarily and Campana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Campana lands a jab to Eberhardt's midsection.
Campana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Campana scores with a push kick.
Campana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Campana cracks a nice hook into Eberhardt's ribs.
Eberhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana lands a nice looking body shot.
Eberhardt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Campana. Eberhardt shrugs it off though.
Campana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Campana scores with a body shot.
Eberhardt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Campana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Campana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eberhardts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Campana.
Campana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eberhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campana jabs at Eberhardt's body.
Campana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Campana.
Eberhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Campana.
Campana fakes the leg kick and cracks Eberhardt in the body.
Eberhardt takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Campana slams his shin into Eberhardt's torso.
Campana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Campana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Campana.
Campana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Campana with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Campana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Eberhardt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eberhardt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Campana. Eberhardt shrugs it off though.
Campana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Campana fakes the leg kick and cracks Eberhardt in the body.
Campana lands a right hook to the body.
Campana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eberhardt to the mat! Eberhardt manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhardt keeping moving, preventing Campana from controlling successfully.
Campana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberhardt keeping moving, preventing Campana from controlling successfully.
Eberhardt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eberhardt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campana has Eberhardt in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campana wants to sweep here but Eberhardt controlling him for the moment.
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.
Eberhardt pushing down on Campana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Campana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Campana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Eberhardt!
Campana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhardt is trying desperately to improve position.
Campana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Campana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Campana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campana thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Campana controlling from mount.
Campana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Eberhardt because Campana loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Campana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Eberhardt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eberhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Campana on his heels. He'll look to pass Campana's guard now, I'm sure.
Campana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eberhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eberhardt is aware though and is defending well.
Campana looking for a guillotine here but Eberhardt defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Campana.
Rocco Campana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Campana is trying to keep Eberhardt in close.
Campana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eberhardt.
Campana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Campana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campana is trying to control the position but Eberhardt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rocco Campana.
Campana slaps away a takedown attempt from Eberhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Campana enables Eberhardt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Campana pulls Eberhardt in close to his closed guard and prevents Eberhardt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eberhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Campana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eberhardt's guard.
Campana trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eberhardt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dieter Eberhardt.
I think Campana 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Campana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Puff Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thor fails to land the takedown.
Anderson throws a lazy body kick
and Thor counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Thor slips an elbow through the middle.
Thor throwing strikes but missing.
Thor thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Thor drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson wants to stand up but Thor is controlling him.
Thor drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Anderson's guard.
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.
Thor distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson wants to stand up but Thor is controlling him.
Thor forces his way into half guard.
Thor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Anderson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Thor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
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, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mullen.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Henderson misses
and Mullen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Henderson looks gassed!
Mullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Mullen takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Mullen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mullen clinches with his opponent.
Mullen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Mullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Dan Henderson's cut even more.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Mullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Dan Henderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Henderson is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen stalls.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
Mullen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson wants to break free but Mullen has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Mullen throws an elbow but it misses.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullen has double underhooks.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Mullen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson tries to circle away but Mullen has him pinned against the cage.
Mullen trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullen counters by clinching up.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mullen lands a knee to the head.
Mullen just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mullen smiles and moves away.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mullen counters with a good, hard body kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Mullen's head but Mullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mullen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a leg kick
and Mullen counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Henderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Mullen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Terere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Terere has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rogerio Nunes's chin.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Nunes!
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, Fernando Terere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terere misses with a right hand
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terere wants to clinch
and Nunes counters with a three punch combo that has Terere backing up. Terere nods at Nunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando Terere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terere dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Terere's head and hops out.
Terere closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terere misses with a combination
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terere closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Terere throws a combination that misses
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terere tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nunes, as that shot connected.
Terere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Terere somewhat.
Rogerio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Terere.
Nunes tests Terere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terere moves to clinch but Nunes breaks away
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes sizes up Terere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes lands with a hook. Terere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terere swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terere darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terere falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Terere is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terere on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terere misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terere misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terere throws a combination that misses
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nunes leaves Terere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terere shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Terere looks gassed!
Nunes throws out a powerful jab.
Terere misses with a low kick.
Terere has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Terere wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nunes lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Nunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terere closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Terere shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terere gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Nunes - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Terere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nunes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nunes lands a nice hook to Terere's body. Terere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terere darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a three punch combo that has Terere backing up. Terere nods at Nunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernando Terere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terere tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Terere.
Nunes tries to bum rush Terere with a series of wild strikes but Terere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terere throws a right hand that misses
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogerio Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Terere shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terere's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogerio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Terere.
A cross from Nunes lands.
Nunes looks to land a left hand but Terere moved out of range nicely.
Terere tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terere looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terere misses with an uppercut
and Nunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terere doesn't seem phased though.
Terere swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terere tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terere wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Terere thinking.
Terere has Nunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Terere tightens his grip and picks Nunes up, before dumping him to the ground. Nunes manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Nunes dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Terere darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Nunes works Terere's body with a nice hook.
Terere swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Terere moves to clinch but Nunes breaks away
and Terere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Terere on that attempt.
Nunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Terere.
Terere tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terere's hands.
Terere shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunes is trying to defend but Terere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Terere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terere is taking a breather. Nunes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes won't allow Terere to pass to mount.
Terere passes the guard and advances to mount!
Terere controlling the pace for now.
Terere wants to control the pace but Nunes is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terere throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Terere wants to control the pace but Nunes is squirming around nicely.
Terere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Terere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Terere is trying to take his opponent's back.
Terere working for a guillotine from mount but Nunes is in no mood to give up.
Fernando Terere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerio Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terere wants to finish this one by submission but Nunes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Terere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Terere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Nunes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auron Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Portishead - Roads. Almasy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ram Jam - Black Betty. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leland Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Auron Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Almasy throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Almasy lands with a nice body punch.
Almasy throws a series of punches but Palmer avoids them all with ease.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Almasy throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Almasy as Palmer shoots in.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almasy lands the left hand.
It looks like Leland Palmer has been cut.
Palmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almasy feints with a jab and clips Palmer right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Palmer is sent crashing into the canvas and Almasy leaps in for the kill! Palmer tries to get to his feet but Almasy is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Palmer is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Auron Almasy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Komi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella comes to the cage accompanied by Egg. Sal Manella could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Komi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sal Manella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Komi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Komi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Manella counter with a right hand.
Manella throws a leg kick which misses Komi's front leg but catches the back leg as Komi tries to avoid it.
Manella throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manella ducks under a wild hook from Komi.
Manella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manella fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Komi.
Komi looks gassed!
Manella lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Komi at a distance.
Manella has closed the distance and engaged Komi in a clinch.
Manella landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manella stalling against the cage.
Manella landing knees to the body.
Manella leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manella unloads a knee to the mid-section. Komi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manella throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Komi has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manella.
A hook to the body from Manella.
Manella holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Manella for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sal Manella.
Manella moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Komi misses with a straight right.
Manella works Komi's body with a nice hook.
Manella lands a jab-cross combination.
Manella scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Komi is rocked!
Manella lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Komi is still on wobbly legs! Can Manella finish him?
John Komi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Manella. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Komi seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manella punishes Komi's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Manella.
Manella lands with a nice combination. Komi backs away looking to recover.
Komi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manella scores with a head kick.
Manella scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manella takes the fight into the clinch.
Manella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manella is pushing Komi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manella lands a right hand that snaps the head of Komi backwards.
Komi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manella prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komis head.
A short right from Manella.
A body shot lands from Manella.
A knee to the head by Manella.
Manella unloads a knee to the mid-section. Komi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manella lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Manella.
Manella crunches a lovely knee into Komi's ribcage.
Manella content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manella lands a nice elbow.
Manella lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella stalling the fight.
Komi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manella stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manella utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Komi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manella avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sal Manella.
Komi shoots and misses
and Manella counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Komi thinking.
Manella scores with a head kick. Komi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manella scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Manella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Komi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Manella finds it's way through Komi's defenses.
Komi shoots and misses
and Manella counters with a two punch combo.
Manella scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manella lands a leg kick that knocks Komi off balance momentarily.
Manella has closed the distance and engaged Komi in a clinch.
Manella's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Manella.
Manella taking a breather.
Komi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manella walks away with a smile on his face. Komi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manella lands a nice shot to the body.
Komi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella digs a right hand underneath Komi's ribcage. Komi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manella creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manella connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Manella.
Manella lands a nice uppercut.
Manella with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manella landing knees to the body.
Komi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manella taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manella throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manella connects with a knee to the head.
Manella is leaning against Komi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komi can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella has Komi pushed against the cage.
Manella lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Komi backwards.
Manella lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Manella.
Komi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sal Manella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Komi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manella is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manella lands a knee to the head.
Manella is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manella avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sal Manella.
Manella lands a really nice looking cross but Komi seems unphased.
Manella throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Komi.
Komi misses with a lunging right hand
and Manella counters with a series of strikes. Komi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Komi.
Komi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manella throws a head kick that half lands.
Manella closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Manella.
Manella taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manella unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manella obliges.
Manella taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Manella.
Manella effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manella lands a good knee to the midsection. Komi won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Manella.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Manella dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Komi's cut.
That's time! Manella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Komi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Komi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manella has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manella lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manella - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manella lands a nice elbow.
Manella lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manella.
Manella lands a knee to the head.
Manella's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manella lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Komi or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sal Manella.
Komi swings widly with a right hand
and Manella counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Komi thinking.
Manella pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Komi back to the cage. Manella follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Komi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manella!
Manella scores with the left hand. Komi knows he should have avoided that one.
Sal Manella is winning the standup battle so far.
Manella has Komi up against the cage in a clinch.
Manella is struggling to control the position.
Manella working Komi over with knees to the body.
Manella is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manella gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sal Manella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manella taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Manella.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sal Manella has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manella working Komi over with knees to the body.
John Komi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Komi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manella smiles and moves away.
Sal Manella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Komi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Komi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manella counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Komi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manella fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Komi tries for a takedown but Manella circles away easily
and Manella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manella rushes Komi and presses him up against the cage.
Manella pushes Komi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Manella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manella has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Manella!
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