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Legion 19:Ivanovich vs Tar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominick Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Gracie stands up from Cruz's guard - Gracie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dominick Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Cruz.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nate Gracie.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Gracie gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie stands up.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Cruz scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruz to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and waves to Cruz to follow him.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
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!
Cruz tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie wants to take Cruz's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie moves to back control.
Gracie is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cruz with him. Cruz is trying to defend but Gracie has an arm under the chin now! Cruz grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killah Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turochkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Turochkin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Killah Bee!
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, Ivan Turochkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turochkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turochkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bee cracks Turochkin with a big elbow.
Turochkin wants to get back to his feet but Bee is dominant here and he's now got Turochkin's back!
Bee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bee is not going to allow Turochkin to sit and survive in this position.
Bee is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Turochkin up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turochkin is covering up but some of the strikes from Bee are getting through and doing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee controlling well, preventing Turochkin from escaping the position.
Turochkin covers up after that shot from Bee.
Turochkin is rocked!
Bee is landing big shots and Turochkin is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killah Bee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Lohov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gektor Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roma Lohov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard lands with a straight right. Lohov didn't see that one coming.
A left and a right from Lombard both land. Nice combination.
Lohov takes one to the side of the head.
Lombard throws a series of strikes that have Lohov backpedaling.
Lohov is rocked!
Gektor Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Lohov is out on his feet! Lombard sets himself and nearly takes Lohov's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gektor Lombard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crichton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Royster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Royster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Crichton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Royster!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crichton sprawls well. Crichton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Royster gets slowly back to his feet.
Crichton is looking to clinch but Royster is avoiding it.
Royster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crichton is fending him off so far but Royster persists. Nope, Crichton circles away and we're back to standing.
Royster lands a nice shot that snaps Crichton's head back.
It looks like Michael Crichton has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Royster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Royster trying to control the action but Crichton is working from the bottom.
Crichton struggling a bit here.
Royster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crichton keeps working.
Crichton wants to control but Royster postures up.
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.
Crichton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Royster's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Royster seems to be working for a kimura but Crichton defends the submission attempt.
Royster is keen to just control but Crichton is a slippery customer.
Crichton wants to control the action here but instead Royster manages to pass to full mount!
Crichton is looking to get to half guard.
Royster avoids the attempt from Crichton to control.
Crichton could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton is squirming around, avoiding Royster's attempts to control the action.
Royster wants to finish this one by submission but Crichton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Royster.
Royster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crichton holds on to Royster around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Royster trying to control but Crichton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crichton wants to control but Royster is having none of it.
Royster controlling from mount.
Royster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crichton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crichton struggling a bit here.
Crichton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Royster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royster has control of an arm but Crichton manages to advance to Royster's back!
Royster is in bad spot here.
Crichton not allowing Royster to control his hands.
Crichton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Royster just trying to survive but Crichton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Crichton is riding his opponent, not letting Royster buck him off.
Royster defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crichton's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royster prevents Crichton from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Royster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Crichton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crichton fails with the takedown.
Crichton fails to land the takedown.
Marcus Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crichton, pushing him back against the cage.
Royster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crichton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crichton jumps guard but Royster stands there with Crichton around his waist. Crichton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Crichton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crichton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Royster.
Crichton has picked Royster up - he's going for a ride! Crichton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Royster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royster moves into full guard.
Crichton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Royster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Royster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crichton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crichton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Royster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton content to stall in guard here.
Royster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Royster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crichton is aware though and is defending well.
Crichton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Royster is keeping the position for now.
Royster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crichton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crichton has gone for a leg lock! Royster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crichton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crichton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
Royster trying to control but Crichton is working from the bottom.
Crichton keeping full guard, as Royster tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royster wants to stand and escape but instead Crichton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Royster is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crichton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royster has escaped and now he's on top!
Crichton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Royster stacks Crichton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Royster!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crichton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Crichton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Crichton scores with a head kick.
Crichton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Royster.
Royster tries for a takedown but Crichton circles away easily
and Crichton counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crichton is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crichton is trying to get an arm triangle but Royster is defending well.
Royster seems a little lost for a moment, as Crichton dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crichton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Royster wants to control but Crichton postures up.
Crichton is trying to get an arm triangle but Royster is defending well.
Royster can't do much from the bottom here.
Royster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crichton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crichton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Royster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crichton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crichton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Royster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crichton.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Royster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crichton trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royster is looking for a triangle but Crichton pushes his legs off easily.
Crichton wants to control from the top but Royster keeps moving.
Michael Crichton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crichton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Royster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crichton, into his guard.
Marcus Royster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Royster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royster looking to pass the guard.
Crichton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Royster 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 Crichton.
Crichton is not content to let Royster control the position.
Crichton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Royster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster takes a little break here. Crichton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Royster trying to control the action but Crichton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Crichton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Royster 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Royster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akainu Sakazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Stephen Lynch - Special Ed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akainu Sakazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakazuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Sakazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Sakazuki's belly button to the back.
Sakazuki ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakazuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Sakazuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Sakazuki saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Nelson misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sakazuki throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakazuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakazuki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akainu Sakazuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakazuki moves away.
Sakazuki misses with a kick to the body.
Sakazuki misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a takedown into Sakazuki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakazuki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Sakazuki's shoulder, as Sakazuki tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakazuki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson throws the left hand but Sakazuki avoids the punch easily.
Sakazuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakazuki tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakazuki motions for Nelson to come forward. Sakazuki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses the body punch
and Sakazuki counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Sakazuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Sakazuki misses with a wild combination.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Sakazuki.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Sakazuki moved out of range.
Sakazuki misses with a body kick.
Nelson lunges at Sakazuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakazuki's hand.
Sakazuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakazuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson sizes up Sakazuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Sakazuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
Nelson lunges at Sakazuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakazuki's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakazuki.
Sakazuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakazuki ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Sakazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakazuki.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sakazuki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sakazuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Sakazuki moved out of range nicely.
Sakazuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakazuki moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakazuki moves away.
Nelson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Sakazuki blocks a jab.
Sakazuki misses with a double jab.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Ed Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sakazuki is rocked!
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakazuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Sakazuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Sakazuki moved out of range.
Sakazuki defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson cracks Sakazuki with a hook to the temple - Sakazuki is on wobbly legs here! Nelson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sakazuki falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nelson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ed Nelson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steeve Guenot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Janosik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Janek Janosik was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steeve Guenot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janek Janosik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janosik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guenot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Janosik's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Janosik looking for a guillotine here but Guenot defends easily.
Guenot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Janosik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guenot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guenot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Janosik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guenot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guenot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janosik working for submissions but it's allowed Guenot to get to half guard.
Janosik looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Guenot pushes past his half guard into mount!
Guenot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guenot manages to capitalize on a mistake by Janosik to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janosik is in bad spot here.
Guenot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Guenot'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janosik is trying to break free.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steeve Guenot.
Janosik dives in and grabs Guenot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guenot pushes down on Janosik's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janosik misses with a double jab
and Guenot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janosik looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Guenot pushes past his half guard into mount!
Janosik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Janosik looks gassed!
Guenot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guenot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Janosik can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guenot manages to capitalize on a mistake by Janosik to take his back!
Guenot has the hooks in. Janosik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Janosik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Guenot's guard. Nice work there by Janosik.
Janosik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guenot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Janosik, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guenot pushing down on Janosik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steeve Guenot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guenot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Janosik avoids it really well and circles away.
Janosik misses with a takedown
and Guenot counters with a shoot takedown. Janosik fights it but they end up in guard.
Guenot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janosik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guenot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guenot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guenot is stalling in the full guard.
Janosik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Janosik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janosik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guenot passes into side control.
Janosik seems a little lost for a moment, as Guenot dominates the positioning.
Janosik tries to buck Guenot off but Guenot is having none of it.
Guenot takes a little break here. Janosik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Guenot stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guenot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guenot wants it to stay on the feet.
Janosik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guenot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janosik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Guenot uses it to pass to side control.
Janosik is trying to escape the position but Guenot is controlling the position.
Janosik is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guenot controlling from side mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steeve Guenot wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guenot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guenot lands in his opponent's guard.
Guenot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guenot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Janosik for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janosik looking for subs off his back but Guenot has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steeve Guenot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guenot moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Janosik.
Janosik tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steeve Guenot dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Janosik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guenot counters with a takedown into side control.
Guenot controlling the position.
Janosik tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Janosik tries to buck Guenot off but Guenot is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steeve Guenot just wasn't active enough.
Janosik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guenot shoots in but no luck this time.
Janosik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Janosik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guenot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Janosik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guenot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Janosik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Janosik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Janosik looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Guenot pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guenot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guenot is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janosik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guenot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guenot controlling the action here.
Janosik looking for submissions off his back.
Guenot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Janosik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guenot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Janosik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Guenot seems content to control.
Janek Janosik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steeve Guenot wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Janosik with a poor takedown
and Guenot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steeve Guenot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guenot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janosik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guenot has managed to get both his arms back between Janosik's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steeve Guenot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guenot, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steeve Guenot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Durnoi Paren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon comes to the cage accompanied by Dies Irae. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Durnoi Paren enters the cage!
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27
222 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Durnoi Paren!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Durnoi Paren has been cut.
Damon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ron Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Damon does it's job there.
Damon throws a combination. Paren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paren is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damon.
Paren is still on wobbly legs! Can Damon finish him?
Damon misses with a left hand
and Paren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damon misses with a right hand
and Paren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damon misses with an uppercut
and Paren counters with a series of strikes. Damon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damon steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Paren is out on his feet! Damon sets himself and nearly takes Paren's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ron Damon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
149 lbs
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20
153 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateus Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a takedown into side control.
Rossi is not content to let Allen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Allen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rossi to his feet.
Rossi throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen grinds an elbow into Rossi's temple.
Rossi tries to control but Allen manages to take his back.
Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Allen punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen raining down shots from the mount!
Allen avoids the attempt from Rossi to control.
Allen lands with some strikes.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rossi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Rossi prevents Allen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen wants to stand and escape but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Rossi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Allen is trying to stand up here but Rossi is controlling him well.
Allen kicks off Rossi and gets to his feet.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Allen with the ground and pound from mount.
Allen lands with some strikes.
Allen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rossi tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Allen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Allen unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rossi on the ground.
Rossi taking shots to the head.
Allen lands a big elbow.
Rossi tries to lock up and control but Allen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rossi regains half guard.
Allen is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rossi to the ground. Allen is now in Rossi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rossi is on top in guard.
Rossi passes into half guard.
Rossi wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
Allen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen pushes Rossi off looking to stand but Rossi dives back in and keeps control.
Rossi trying to work for an americana but Allen has managed to regain full guard.
Allen keeping full guard, as Rossi tries to pass.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Rossi's hands, connecting with Rossi's forehead.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rossi to get to his feet.
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rossi is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Rossi has a takedown stuffed.
Allen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Allen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rossi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Allen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rossi pulls down on the head and he's put Allen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Rossi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Chilavert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes comes to the cage accompanied by Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. Chilavert has chosen Bleed In My Arms as his entrance music. Jose Chilavert has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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19
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
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, Jose Chilavert!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilavert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Chilavert does no damage.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Chilavert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menezes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chilavert quickly recovers to half guard.
Menezes stops Chilavert from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Menezes there.
Menezes stops Chilavert from getting back to his feet.
Menezes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menezes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chilavert is trying to stand up here but Menezes is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chilavert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menezes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chilavert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menezes forces his way into half guard.
Chilavert taking some punishment here, with Menezes in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes lands with a punch from half guard.
Menezes stops Chilavert from getting back to his feet.
Menezes winds up and cracks Chilavert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menezes lands a nice short elbow.
Menezes stands up out of the half guard.
Chilavert looks gassed!
Chilavert wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chilavert closes the distance and clinches.
Menezes is trying to push Chilavert away but Chilavert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chilavert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chilavert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menezes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Menezes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Menezes is trying to push Chilavert away but Chilavert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chilavert working Menezes over with knees to the body.
Chilavert using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chilavert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Menezes is trying to push Chilavert away but Chilavert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chilavert pulls guard.
Chilavert is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes prevents Chilavert from getting back to his feet.
Menezes postures up and lands a big shot to Chilavert's brow.
Menezes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menezes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menezes postures up and lands a big shot to Chilavert's brow.
Chilavert wants to stand but Menezes is controlling the position.
Chilavert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes scoring with some ground and pound.
Menezes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
Menezes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Menezes working Chilavert over with strikes.
Chilavert won't allow Menezes to pass to mount.
Chilavert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menezes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Menezes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chilavert shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense.
Chilavert gets caught flat footed, as Menezes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes connects with a couple of short punches.
Menezes scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chilavert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menezes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Menezes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chilavert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chilavert as he avoids it easily.
Menezes keeps the fight on the outside.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chilavert misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menezes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Chilavert tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chilavert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Menezes dominated that round.
That's time! Menezes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chilavert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chilavert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menezes as he jumps to the side.
Menezes shoots in but Chilavert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chilavert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chilavert stuffs the takedown attempt from Menezes. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet.
Chilavert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menezes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menezes prevents Chilavert from improving his position.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilavert trying to control from the bottom.
Menezes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Charles Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menezes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chilavert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menezes stops Chilavert from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menezes lands a nice short elbow.
Chilavert is trying to stand.
Menezes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menezes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chilavert is trying to control but can't.
Chilavert wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes winds up and cracks Chilavert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilavert moves into full guard.
Menezes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Horrible takedown by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Chilavert which made him look bad.
Menezes keeps the fight on the outside.
Chilavert clinches with his opponent.
Chilavert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Menezes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menezes tries to break the clinch but Chilavert is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chilavert as Menezes tries to tie him up.
Menezes throws a punch but it's blocked by Chilavert.
Menezes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chilavert obliges.
Chilavert lands with a light punch inside.
Chilavert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chilavert tries to pull guard but Menezes holds him up against the cage and eventually Chilavert drops back down to his feet.
Chilavert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menezes blocks it with crossed arms.
Menezes is trying to push Chilavert away but Chilavert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Menezes as Chilavert tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Menezes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menezes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chilavert as Menezes tries to tie him up.
Menezes is trying to push Chilavert away but Chilavert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chilavert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chilavert unloads a knee to the mid-section. Menezes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chilavert connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Chilavert.
Menezes tries to circle away but Chilavert has him pinned against the cage.
Menezes is looking to break free of the clinch but Chilavert has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Menezes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chilavert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Menezes can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chilavert lands a right hand.
Chilavert creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chilavert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Menezes tries to break free but Chilavert pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Menezes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chilavert swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Chilavert. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Chilavert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chilavert tries to clinch up.
Menezes looking to score a takedown here. Chilavert is defending well but Menezes drives through and ends up in Chilavert's guard.
Chilavert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menezes's guard.
Chilavert wanted to stand there but Menezes had control of the position.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Chilavert from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chilavert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chilavert prevents Menezes from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Chilavert from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Chilavert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chilavert wants to clinch.
Menezes tries to clinch up but Chilavert circles away and keeps his distance.
Chilavert moves in looking to clinch but Menezes pushes him off.
Menezes tries for a takedown but Chilavert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chilavert fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chilavert is defended easily by Menezes.
Chilavert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jose Chilavert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Chilavert.
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Menezes there.
Menezes working the head and body with strikes.
Menezes working over Chilavert with some ground and pound. Chilavert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like Menezes is going to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chilavert looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes working over Chilavert with some ground and pound. Chilavert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chilavert is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Chilavert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menezes.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Chilavert is working away.
Menezes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menezes is nestled in close to Chilavert, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chilavert tries to kick Menezes off but Menezes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Menezes connects with a nice short shot to Chilavert's temple.
Menezes lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Menezes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chilavert wants to get back to his feet.
Menezes drops an elbow to the side of Chilavert's head.
Menezes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chilavert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menezes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chilavert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menezes working over Chilavert with some ground and pound. Chilavert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Menezes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menezes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chilavert throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Menezes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Charles Menezes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menezes working Chilavert over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Menezes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Menezes, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Menezes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tar has chosen I Come From A Land Down Under as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Tar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tar counters with a straight right hand.
Tar blocks a leg kick.
Tar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivanovich misses with a body shot.
Ivanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Igor Ivanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Tar.
Ivanovich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovich leaves Tar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tar moves out of range of the leg kick from Ivanovich.
Ivanovich is looking to score with low kicks.
Ivanovich misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovich lands a nice hook to Tar's body. Tar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanovich. Tar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tar feints and as Ivanovich raises his hands in defense, Tar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanovich controlling Tar's posture.
Tar trying to control but Ivanovich is working from the bottom.
Tar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovich is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack Tar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Tar is just out of range.
Tar scores a takedown into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovich is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tar 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.
Ivanovich is trying to escape the mount.
Tar working for a submission but Ivanovich is keeping him at bay.
Tar unloads with some shots from mount but Ivanovich bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich is looking to get to half guard.
Ivanovich is squirming around, avoiding Tar's attempts to control the action.
Ivanovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tar on the ground.
Tar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ivanovich to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ivanovich shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tar dominated that round.
That's time! Ivanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ivanovich punishes Tar's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack Tar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanovich defends it nicely.
Ivanovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Ivanovich does it's job there.
Tar fails with a takedown attempt.
Tar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Igor Ivanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Tar.
Tar tries for a takedown but Ivanovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanovich is looking to wear down Tar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ivanovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovich digs a good body shot into Tar's ribs.
Tar is breathing heavily.
Ivanovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanovich cracks the inside of Tar's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovich punishes Tar's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivanovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanovich misses with a body kick.
Ivanovich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ivanovich duly obliges.
Tar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ivanovich dips to his left and cracks Tar with an uppercut!
Tar is rocked!
Ivanovich thows a body kick. Tar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovich.
Igor Ivanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ivanovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ivanovich - just one landing.
Tar is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanovich finish him?
Ivanovich lands a nice looking body kick.
Ivanovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanovich circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tar tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ivanovich wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Ivanovich!
Igor Ivanovich retains his heavyweight title!
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