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Legion 21:Brave vs Thor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Borges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason the warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the warrior has chosen afro brazzilian music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Borges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason the warrior!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the warrior.
the warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borges tries to avoid it but the warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borges to the ground. Borges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Borges misses with a series of wild punches.
the warrior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Borges misses.
Borges with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Borges misses.
Borges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with the warrior, pushing him back against the cage.
the warrior is working Borges over against the cage.
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borges digs a right hand underneath the warrior's ribcage. the warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
the warrior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borges throws a jab when the warrior was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borges throws a looping overhand right but the warrior ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borges scores with a decent looking hook.
Borges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract the warrior.
A big right from Borges misses.
Borges is really struggling to find his range with his punches. the warrior's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Borges throws out a loose jab but the warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
the warrior feints and then cracks Borges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borges down.
Borges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but the warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Borges.
the warrior shoots in for a takedown but Borges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges tries to clinch but the warrior moves out of range.
Borges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borges throws a hook but the warrior avoids it easily.
Borges moves in looking to clinch but the warrior pushes him off.
Borges misses with a right hand
and the warrior counters with a left to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for the warrior.
Borges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borges tries to clinch up.
Borges is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borges lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the warrior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
the warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borges's waist but Borges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the warrior off to one side.
Rodrigo Borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason the warrior.
Borges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the warrior swats away the attempt to clinch by Borges.
Borges missing with a left hand there. the warrior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Borges misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Borges.
the warrior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borges finds it's way round the side to connect with the warrior's head.
the warrior tries to clinch up but Borges circles away and keeps his distance.
the warrior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borges is fending him off so far but the warrior persists. Nope, Borges circles away and we're back to standing.
the warrior looks gassed!
Borges digs a good hook to the warrior's body.
Borges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. the warrior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Borges throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borges misses with the combination.
Borges throws out a loose jab but the warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
the warrior drops his hands momentarily and Borges takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borges is looking to clinch.
Borges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but the warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of the warrior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Borges misses the target.
Borges sizes up the warrior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the warrior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borges finds it's way round the side to connect with the warrior's head.
Borges connects with a jab.
Borges scores with a decent looking hook.
Borges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borges misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo Borges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borges lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by the warrior.
the warrior drops his hands momentarily and Borges takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borges connects with a looping right hand.
Borges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but the warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the warrior ducks under a wild hook from Borges.
Borges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borges shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. the warrior eats them both and turns towards Borges to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
the warrior is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borges tries to clinch but the warrior moves out of range.
Borges ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borges moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Borges dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borges tries to clinch but fails miserably
and the warrior counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Borges!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borges is squirming around, avoiding the warrior's attempts to control the action.
Borges is trying to stand up.
the warrior wants to finish this one by submission but Borges is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from the warrior.
Borges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for the warrior on the ground.
the warrior looking to control but Borges is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
the warrior is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the warrior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
the warrior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borges to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borges shrugs it off.
the warrior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borges has managed to escape the submission attempt.
the warrior has hold of Borges's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borges manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borges is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
the warrior wants to take his opponent's back but Borges doesn't allow it.
Borges is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
the warrior trying to control but Borges is having none of it.
Borges trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason the warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Borges tries to close the distance and clinch up but the warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borges misses with a lunging right hand
and the warrior counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Borges!
the warrior trying to control but Borges is having none of it.
Borges is controlling an arm, preventing the warrior from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borges is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
the warrior trying to control but Borges is having none of it.
the warrior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jason the warrior has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
the warrior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borges sprawls well. Borges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. the warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
the warrior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! the warrior scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borges doesn't manage to clinch there - the warrior circles away.
Borges scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Borges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but the warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Borges.
Borges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the warrior.
the warrior slips a jab from Borges.
Borges dips to his left and cracks the warrior with an uppercut!
Borges is looking to clinch but the warrior is avoiding it.
Rodrigo Borges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps the warrior's head backwards.
Jason the warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borges scores with a nice head shot.
Borges tries to close the distance and clinch but the warrior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borges doesn't manage to clinch there - the warrior circles away.
the warrior ducks right into an uppercut from Borges.
the warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Borges finish him?
the warrior takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
the warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the warrior slips under a jab from Borges.
the warrior slips under a jab.
Borges misses with a jab, cross combination.
the warrior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borges tries to clinch up but the warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Borges tries to close the distance and clinch up but the warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borges tests the warrior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Borges misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borges swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by the warrior.
Borges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but the warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Borges.
Borges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Borges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borges 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Borges!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Naymov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig has chosen the Smiths - Meat Is Murder as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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22
149 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Naymov!
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, Mac Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naymov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danzig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danzig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Naymov misses with a series of wild punches.
Danzig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naymov counters with a three punch combo that has Danzig backing up. Danzig nods at Naymov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikolay Naymov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danzig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naymov pinned against the cage. Naymov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naymov looks to land a combination. Danzig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danzig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Naymov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naymov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danzig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danzig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naymov is fending him off so far but Danzig persists. Nope, Naymov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolay Naymov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Danzig.
Naymov tries to bum rush Danzig with a series of wild strikes but Danzig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Naymov scores with a one two! Danzig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Naymov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naymov but Naymov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danzig shoots in looking for a takedown but Naymov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danzig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naymov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Naymov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Danzig backs up against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Naymov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Danzig - the referee stops the clock and Naymov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Danzig. Naymov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danzig looks for a takedown but Naymov sprawls well.
Naymov tests Danzig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Naymov.
Naymov looks to land a combination. Danzig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naymov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naymov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Naymov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Naymov blocks a leg kick.
Naymov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Naymov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danzig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naymov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Naymov connects with a single shot there.
Danzig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naymov swinging wildly here.
Naymov feints a jab promting Danzig to slip. Naymov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danzig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naymov as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Naymov scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naymov throws a right and a left that Danzig avoids nicely.
Naymov misses with a wild combination.
Naymov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naymov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danzig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naymov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naymov as he jumps to the side.
Naymov misses with a wild combination.
Danzig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naymov tries to avoid it but Danzig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naymov to the ground. Naymov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naymov misses with a series of wild punches.
Danzig wants to clinch up but Naymov keeps it at a distance.
Naymov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Danzig counters with a takedown into side control.
Naymov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naymov tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danzig creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Naymov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Danzig is looking to take a break and control but Naymov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naymov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Danzig is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Danzig stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Naymov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danzig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naymov throws a series of punches but Danzig avoids them all with ease.
Danzig wants to clinch up but Naymov keeps it at a distance.
Danzig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naymov is fending him off so far but Danzig persists. Nope, Naymov circles away and we're back to standing.
Danzig throws an off balance right hand
and Naymov counters with a two punch combo.
Naymov connects with a body shot.
Naymov's corner calls for a 1-2. Naymov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolay Naymov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naymov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danzig misses with a takedown attempt - Naymov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danzig has a takedown stuffed.
Nikolay Naymov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Danzig.
Naymov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naymov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danzig slips a jab and a cross from Naymov.
Naymov looks to land a combination. Danzig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Naymov misses.
Danzig closes the distance and clinches up with Naymov, looking for a takedown. Danzig pushes Naymov against the cage but Naymov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Naymov does no damage.
Danzig shoots in for a double leg but Naymov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolay Naymov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danzig is breathing heavily.
Danzig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naymov circles away.
Danzig tries to score with a low kick but Naymov moves his leg out of the way.
Naymov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Naymov tries to bum rush Danzig with a series of wild strikes but Danzig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Naymov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Naymov scores with a nice head shot.
Naymov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naymov lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danzig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Naymov.
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!
Naymov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naymov throws a right and a left that Danzig avoids nicely.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naymov but Naymov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danzig misses with a series of wild punches.
Naymov feints a jab promting Danzig to slip. Naymov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danzig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danzig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naymov dips to his left and cracks Danzig with an uppercut!
Danzig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolay Naymov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danzig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naymov defends it nicely.
No joy there for Naymov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naymov misses with a combination
and Danzig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naymov wants to stand and escape but Danzig is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naymov keeping moving, preventing Danzig from controlling successfully.
Danzig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danzig working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danzig wants to control from the top but Naymov keeps moving.
Naymov being controlled here, momentarily.
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, due to lack of action by Mac Danzig.
Danzig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Nikolay Naymov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Danzig clinches with his opponent.
Danzig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naymov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danzig throws a sloppy head kick and Naymov moves out of range easily.
Naymov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danzig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naymov.
Naymov misses with a series of wild punches.
Naymov stuffs the takedown.
Naymov scores with a three punch combo!
Danzig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danzig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Naymov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naymov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Naymov. No joy for Danzig on that attempt.
Nikolay Naymov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Danzig.
Danzig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danzig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Naymov quickly recovers to half guard.
Danzig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Danzig passes to side control.
Naymov is not content to let Danzig control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naymov defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Danzig trying to control the action but Naymov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mac Danzig.
Danzig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Danzig trying to control the action but Naymov is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Danzig crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig lands a few punches from side control.
Naymov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danzig.
Danzig has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danzig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naymov as he avoids it easily.
Mac Danzig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolay Naymov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naymov misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Danzig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naymov 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Naymov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cain's entrance theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Noguerio's choice of entrance music: Moneytalks -ACDC. Cain Vitali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Vitali!
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, Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguerio fails to land the takedown.
Noguerio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noguerio tries to close the distance and clinch but Vitali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vitali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vitali looks to land a combination. Noguerio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vitali fails to land with a series of punches.
Noguerio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noguerio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noguerio tries to clinch up.
Noguerio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cain Vitali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio.
Vitali swinging wildly here.
Vitali tries to clinch there but Noguerio circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguerio shoots in and drives through. Vitali sprawls well.
Vitali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vitali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noguerio, pushing him back against the cage.
Vitali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vitali breaks from the clinch.
Noguerio is looking to clinch but Vitali is avoiding it.
Vitali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noguerio back to the cage. Vitali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Vitali does no damage.
Vitali throws a combination. Noguerio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vitali looks to land a combination but Noguerio avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noguerio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vitali circles away.
A punch combination from Vitali misses.
Noguerio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguerio is looking to clinch.
Vitali tries to clinch up but Noguerio circles away and keeps his distance.
Cain Vitali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitali scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Noguerio misses
letting Vitali counter with a right hand.
Vitali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vitali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noguerio circles away quickly and effectively.
Noguerio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vitali circles away.
A shot to the liver by Vitali. Beautiful body shot.
Noguerio drives through with a takedown into Vitali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Noguerio looks gassed!
Noguerio looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitali wants to stand and escape but Noguerio is having none of it.
Noguerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitali is keeping the position for now.
Noguerio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vitali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vitali lands with an uppercut that bounces Noguerio off the cage and back into rage.
Noguerio shoots in for a takedown but Vitali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguerio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitali but Vitali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vitali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vitali is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vitali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noguerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitali throws a series of punches but Noguerio avoids them all with ease.
Vitali throws a nice looking combination but Noguerio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vitali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguerio.
Noguerio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vitali defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noguerio throws a hook but Vitali blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Vitali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noguerio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noguerio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vitali looks to land a combination. Noguerio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vitali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vitali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noguerio tries to clinch up.
Vitali misses with a wild combination.
Noguerio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noguerio somewhat.
Noguerio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noguerio is looking to clinch but Vitali is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Noguerio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noguerio with a poor takedown
and Vitali counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain Vitali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Pesanioco Noguerio.
Noguerio is breathing heavily.
Noguerio shoots for a double leg takedown but Vitali sprawls well. He's pushed Noguerio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vitali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vitali lands with an uppercut that bounces Noguerio off the cage and back into rage.
Vitali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noguerio is out of range and Vitali settles back down.
Vitali misses with a double jab
and Noguerio counters with a right hand to the body.
Noguerio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vitali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noguerio avoids the body shot from Vitali.
Noguerio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Vitali tenderised Noguerio's leg. Noguerio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vitali scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain Vitali is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vitali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vitali.
Noguerio is rocked!
Vitali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noguerio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noguerio is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitali finish him?
Vitali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Vitali.
Noguerio is looking to clinch.
Noguerio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vitali has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitali misses with a wild combination.
Noguerio seems to have recovered his senses.
Noguerio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vitali swivels and escapes.
Noguerio fails to land the takedown.
Vitali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vitali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noguerio.
Vitali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vitali throws a series of strikes that have Noguerio backpedaling.
Vitali throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Noguerio's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Vitali dives in looking to finish as Noguerio flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Vitali's strikes! Vitali is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Noguerio's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Noguerio was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Vitali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
215 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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28
220 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Brown!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Artur.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Artur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Artur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Artur landing knees to the head.
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.
Brown is trying to push Artur away but Artur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Artur.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Artur.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Artur.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Artur won't allow it.
Brown avoiding damage as Artur throws knees to the body.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Artur.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
Artur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Artur.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Artur scores with a knee to the head.
Artur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Artur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Artur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown tries to stall but Artur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Artur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Artur lands a damaging elbow.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown avoiding damage as Artur throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Artur has double underhooks.
Artur keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artur lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Artur is breathing heavily.
Artur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Artur ducks down to avoid it.
Artur misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Artur.
Artur tries to clinch up.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Artur moves out of range easily.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Artur moves out of range easily.
Artur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artur doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Eric Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Artur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artur managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Eric Brown's cut even more.
Artur has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown is looking to control Artur's arms but Artur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Artur managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Artur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Artur keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is looking to control Artur's arms but Artur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Artur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Artur avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Artur.
Artur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Artur counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown tries to clinch up but Artur circles away and keeps his distance.
Eric Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a head kick but Artur moves out of range.
Artur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Artur is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown tries to clinch there but Artur circles away.
Artur keeps the fight on the outside.
Artur tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Artur clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Artur landing knees to the body.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artur lands a knee to the body.
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!
Artur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Artur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Gustavo Artur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Artur prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artur scores a nice knee to the body.
Artur misses with a knee strike.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Artur working Brown over with knees to the body.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Artur lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Artur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown tries to stall but Artur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Artur blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Artur up against the cage.
Artur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Artur.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Artur lands a nice elbow.
Artur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Artur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
The cut above Eric Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Artur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown avoiding damage as Artur throws knees to the body.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Artur managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Artur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Artur landing knees to the head.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Artur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Artur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Artur counters by clinching up.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Artur has the dominant position.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brown tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Artur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Artur controls his hands.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artur misses with an elbow over the top.
Artur gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Artur misses with a knee to the head.
Artur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artur prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Artur creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Artur keeps him there for the moment.
Artur tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Artur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Artur keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is looking to control Artur's arms but Artur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Artur with a knee to the head.
Eric Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body.
Artur connects with a knee to the head.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids the elbow strike from Artur, against the cage.
Brown avoiding damage as Artur throws knees to the body.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Artur throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown trying to stall but Artur improves his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Artur.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Artur dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Artur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Artur lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Artur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown stalling the fight.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Artur won't allow it.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Artur.
Artur lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Artur tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Artur is blocking nicely.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Brown avoiding damage as Artur throws knees to the body.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artur forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Artur.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Artur obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artur looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Artur throws an elbow but misses.
Artur tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Artur is controlling him.
Brown taking a breather.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Artur has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavo Artur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Artur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eric Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Artur, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Artur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jp Flaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes has chosen Tuatha de Danann - Land of Youth as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jp Flaim has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jp Flaim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovani Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes walks into a stiff left hand from Flaim.
Gomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Flaim stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomes. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Flaim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Flaim misses its intended target.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flaim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
Jp Flaim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovani Gomes.
Gomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flaim.
Jp Flaim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes slips under a jab from Flaim.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flaim.
Flaim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomes is rocked!
Gomes walks straight into a right hand from Flaim - that's dropped him! Flaim jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gomes from any more punishment! Gomes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jp Flaim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bartowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Bartowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pushkar misses with the combination.
Bartowsky gets tackled into the cage by Pushkar. Pushkar maintains the clinch.
Pushkar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pushkar dodges the punch combination from Bartowsky.
Pushkar clinches.
Pushkar manages to break the clinch.
Bartowsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkar.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bartowsky enables Pushkar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bartowsky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pushkar wants to get up but he can't break Bartowsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bartowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pushkar defends well.
Pushkar wants to stand but Bartowsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bartowsky working for a triangle but Pushkar defends it easily.
Pushkar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkar defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowsky is working an open guard so Pushkar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pushkar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartowsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartowsky tries to circle away but Pushkar has him pinned against the cage.
Pushkar breaks the clinch.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
Bartowsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartowsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bartowsky.
It looks like Benedikt Pushkar has been cut.
Chuck Bartowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartowsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pushkar circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bartowsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartowsky wants to break free but Pushkar has control.
Pushkar breaks from the clinch.
Bartowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pushkar clinches with his opponent.
Pushkar prevents Bartowsky from breaking the clinch.
Bartowsky tries to circle away but Pushkar has him pinned against the cage.
Pushkar manages to break the clinch.
Pushkar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar avoids them all with ease.
Pushkar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bartowsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pushkar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartowsky manages to avoid it.
Pushkar takes the fight into the clinch.
Pushkar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Pushkar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bartowsky. Those never looked like landing.
Pushkar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pushkar clinches up against the cage.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Bartowsky misses.
Bartowsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky misses with a combination
and Pushkar counters by moving into the clinch.
Bartowsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pushkar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bartowsky's efforts to push away.
Bartowsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Pushkar won't allow it.
Bartowsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Pushkar has double underhooks.
Pushkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar tries to clinch but Bartowsky moves out of range.
Bartowsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar avoids them all with ease.
Bartowsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pushkar counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Pushkar closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Bartowsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pushkar manages to break the clinch.
Pushkar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartowsky is trying to break the clinch but Pushkar is controlling him.
Pushkar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pushkar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartowsky.
Pushkar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bartowsky throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartowsky tries to bum rush Pushkar with a series of wild strikes but Pushkar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pushkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartowsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pushkar circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Bartowsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bartowsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Pushkar is looking to clinch.
Pushkar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bartowsky eats them both and turns towards Pushkar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bartowsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Pushkar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartowsky.
Pushkar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartowsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartowsky looks to land a combination but Pushkar avoids it well.
Bartowsky misses with a combination
and Pushkar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pushkar breaks from the clinch.
Pushkar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartowsky.
Pushkar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartowsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartowsky misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Bartowsky.
Chuck Bartowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pushkar connects with a body shot.
Benedikt Pushkar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pushkar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowsky misses with a wild combination.
Pushkar closes the distance and clinches.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar closes the distance and clinches.
Bartowsky tries to break the clinch but Pushkar is controlling the position.
Bartowsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bartowsky working hard to break the clinch.
Bartowsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pushkar has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pushkar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pushkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Bartowsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pushkar has closed the distance and engaged Bartowsky in a clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartowsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar has managed to clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch.
Bartowsky throws a right hand that Pushkar ducks under and follows up with a left that Pushkar also avoids with ease.
Pushkar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bartowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pushkar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Pushkar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartowsky moves away.
Pushkar throws a body punch but Bartowsky moves out of range.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar avoids them all with ease.
Pushkar forces Bartowsky back against the cage and clinches.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartowsky misses with the combination.
Pushkar tries to clinch up but Bartowsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Pushkar moves into range and clinches up with Bartowsky.
Pushkar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pushkar lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartowsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartowsky misses with a double jab
and Pushkar moves into the clinch.
Pushkar breaks from the clinch.
Bartowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Pushkar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pushkar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
Pushkar clinches with his opponent.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Pushkar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pushkar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartowsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pushkar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pushkar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartowsky misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartowsky is just out of range.
Pushkar wants to clinch.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pushkar has managed to clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartowsky rather than just go for the knockout.
Pushkar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartowsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartowsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pushkar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartowsky misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Pushkar.
Bartowsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartowsky fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedikt Pushkar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benedikt Pushkar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bartowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pushkar tries to clinch up but Bartowsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bartowsky. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Pushkar tenderised Bartowsky's leg. Bartowsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pushkar tries to land a leg kick but Bartowsky saw it coming and moves away.
Pushkar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bartowsky has time to react.
Bartowsky clinches up against the cage.
Pushkar has Bartowsky pressed against the cage, preventing Bartowsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar clinches with his opponent.
Bartowsky tries to break free but Pushkar pushes him back against the cage.
Pushkar breaks the clinch.
Bartowsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkar.
Pushkar is looking to clinch but Bartowsky is avoiding it.
Bartowsky swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pushkar scores with a body shot.
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!
Bartowsky misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
Bartowsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pushkar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pushkar forces Bartowsky back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Pushkar.
Pushkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pushkar has Bartowsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pushkar moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pushkar.
Pushkar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pushkar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pushkar pushes Bartowsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Pushkar breaks from the clinch.
Pushkar closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bartowsky's efforts to push away.
Pushkar manages to break the clinch.
Bartowsky tries to bum rush Pushkar with a series of wild strikes but Pushkar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pushkar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartowsky's head.
Bartowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Pushkar wants to clinch up but Bartowsky keeps it at a distance.
Bartowsky throws a combination that misses
and Pushkar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pushkar breaks the clinch.
Pushkar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bartowsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Bartowsky does no damage.
Bartowsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bartowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Pushkar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pushkar moves into the clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pushkar darts in and clinches Bartowsky up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar manages to break the clinch.
Pushkar clinches.
Benedikt Pushkar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pushkar breaks from the clinch.
Bartowsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartowsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartowsky throws a series of punches but Pushkar moves out of range.
Bartowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Bartowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pushkar drives through and clinches with Bartowsky against the cage.
Bartowsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pushkar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pushkar moves into the clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch.
Pushkar lands a nice looking body shot.
Pushkar instigates a clinch.
Pushkar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartowsky throws a nice looking combination but Pushkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartowsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushkar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartowsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pushkar clobbers Bartowsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pushkar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pushkar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartowsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pushkar moves into the clinch.
Pushkar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartowsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pushkar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartowsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pushkar circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Bartowsky.
Bartowsky throws a right hand that Pushkar ducks under and follows up with a left that Pushkar also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedikt Pushkar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pushkar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedikt Pushkar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Idle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idle comes to the cage accompanied by Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. 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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220 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Idle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barbados Slim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idle misses with a straight left.
Slim ducks under a wild hook from Idle.
A big left from Idle misses.
Idle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
Idle thows a body shot but no joy.
Slim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Idle misses with a hook. Slim ducked under it nicely.
Slim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idle throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idle throws out a loose jab but Slim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idle misses the jab.
Idle defending well as Slim loads up on a big left hand.
Idle misses with an uppercut.
Idle moves in looking to clinch but Slim pushes him off.
Slim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Idle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Idle jabs at Slim's body.
Idle throws a shot from downtown. Slim moves away and avoids it.
Eric Idle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slim scores with a shot to the body.
Slim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Idle tries to clinch but Slim is having none of it.
Idle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Slim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idle lands a body shot.
Slim blocks a jab.
Slim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Idle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slim.
Idle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slim was well out of range. Poor timing from Idle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slim. Idle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Idle misses.
Idle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slim throws a shot from downtown. Idle moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Slim or perhaps it was just good defense by Idle which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Idle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slim moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Slim misses.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Idle is just out of range.
Slim misses with a takedown attempt - Idle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Idle takes a swing at Slim's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idle manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim swats away the attempt to clinch by Idle.
Idle misses with an uppercut.
Idle misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Idle both land. Nice combination.
Slim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idle moves away.
Slim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Idle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Idle prevents Slim from improving position.
Idle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idle wants to control but Slim postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idle is trying to get back to half guard.
Idle is trying to control Slim's posture but Slim avoids it.
Slim throws an elbow but Idle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Idle wants to control but Slim postures up.
Slim throws an elbow but Idle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slim trying to control the action but Idle is working from the bottom.
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.
Idle parries the strikes from Slim easily there. Slim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Idle to escape.
Idle dodges the ground and pound from Slim.
Slim throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Idle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Slim misses with a head shot. Idle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Slim wants to pass the guard but Idle is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim trying to move into half guard but instead Idle has managed to sweep!
Slim controls Idle momentarily but Idle frees himself.
Slim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Idle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Idle wants to control from the top but Slim keeps moving.
Slim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idle looking to pass the guard.
Slim keeping moving, preventing Idle from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barbados Slim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Idle throws a hook but Slim avoids it easily.
Idle tried to score with a low kick but Slim checks it.
Idle tries to clinch there but Slim circles away.
Slim missing with a left hand there. Idle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Idle as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idle missing with a left hand there. Slim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idle throws a lazy right hand but Slim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slim walks into a left hand.
Idle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slim lands a jab to the nose.
Idle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slim takes a swing at Idle's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Idle's guard.
Slim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slim preventing the sweep.
Slim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idle is keeping the position for now.
Slim pushing down on Idle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slim is looking for a kimura here.
Slim throwing shots but Idle is blocking nicely.
Idle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim thows a huge punch but Idle dodges it nicely.
Slim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slim tries to pass to full mount but Idle defends it.
Slim is trying to control the action in half guard but Idle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Idle is trying to maintain the position but Slim is very close to passing his half guard.
Idle wants to get back to full guard.
Slim trying to control the action but Idle is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Idle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slim.
Slim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slim is trying to control. Idle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slim is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Idle wants to sweep here but Slim controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbados Slim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evanildo Bechara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanildo Bechara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Cavalcante!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalcante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bechara can pounce on him.
Bechara lands a right hook to the body.
Cavalcante looks gassed!
Bechara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bechara is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Cavalcante like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Cavalcante from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evanildo Bechara!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Danare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Costaleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costaleda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem for a dream(Dubstep remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Danare!
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, Roberto Costaleda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Costaleda has knocked Danare down with a huge combo! Costaleda steps away and waves a wobbly Danare back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Danare is rocked!
It looks like Benny Danare has been cut.
Danare closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oh Danare is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costaleda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costaleda on the ground.
Costaleda looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Danare not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costaleda is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Danare is tapping! Great win for Costaleda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Costaleda!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rod Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor God of Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brave comes to the cage accompanied by Eco, Eco (somos de taleco). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rod Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor God of Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave is looking to land body kicks.
Brave throws a head kick that misses.
Brave takes the fight into the clinch.
Brave lands an elbow inside.
God of Thunder tries to pull guard but Brave holds him up against the cage and eventually God of Thunder drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brave obliges.
God of Thunder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brave prevents it.
Brave stops a takedown attempt from God of Thunder.
Rod Brave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor God of Thunder.
Brave scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thor God of Thunder has been cut.
Brave can't find room to land a body shot as God of Thunder controls the action.
God of Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brave gets the underhooks and prevents it.
God of Thunder looks gassed!
God of Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brave walks away with a smile on his face. God of Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
God of Thunder gets caught napping as Brave dives in and scores a takedown. God of Thunder manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brave chips away with some ground and pound.
Brave stopping the sweep attempt from God of Thunder.
Brave passes God of Thunder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brave passes to full mount!
Brave can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as God of Thunder is looking to escape.
Brave controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brave with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave raining down hammerfists from mount.
God of Thunder is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brave looking to secure an arm triangle but God of Thunder defends it well.
God of Thunder is still in real trouble! Can Brave finish him?
Brave with shots to the head and body - God of Thunder looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brave prevents God of Thunder from getting the reversal.
Brave landing strikes from the mount and God of Thunder is in trouble!
Brave scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brave softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and God of Thunder is out cold! Brave jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Brave!
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