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Takedown! Proving Ground PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Franklinberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Stolbov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolbov has chosen Guano Apes - Open your eyes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Franklinberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Stolbov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklinberger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franklinberger trying to control the position but Stolbov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklinberger stands up.
Stolbov shoots in for a double leg but Franklinberger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklinberger shoots in for a double leg but Stolbov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklinberger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franklinberger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown but Stolbov shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Franklinberger misses.
Franklinberger works Stolbov's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Franklinberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stolbov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franklinberger has his foot on Stolbov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stolbov works his way back into a safe position though.
Franklinberger is breathing heavily.
Stolbov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stolbov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklinberger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stolbov, into his guard.
Franklinberger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stolbov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stolbov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stolbov wants to stand and escape but Franklinberger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger trying to control but Stolbov is working from the bottom.
Franklinberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklinberger wants to control from the top but Stolbov keeps moving.
Stolbov looking for a sweep. Not yet Stolbov, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Franklinberger lands with a kick to the temple. Stolbov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov looks for a takedown but Franklinberger sprawls well.
Franklinberger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stolbov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklinberger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franklinberger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Franklinberger is trying to control the action in half guard but Stolbov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger tries to pass to full mount but Stolbov defends it.
Franklinberger is looking to take a break and control but Stolbov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Forrest Franklinberger.
Franklinberger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stolbov shoots in looking for a takedown but Franklinberger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stolbov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklinberger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stolbov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad Stolbov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stolbov shoots in but Franklinberger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franklinberger throws a series of punches but Stolbov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklinberger misses with a body shot.
Franklinberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stolbov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklinberger moves into range and clinches up with Stolbov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Franklinberger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stolbov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stolbov fails to land the takedown.
Franklinberger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stolbov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stolbov shoots in for a takedown but Franklinberger shows good takedown defense.
Stolbov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forrest Franklinberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Stolbov.
Stolbov shoots in looking for a takedown but Franklinberger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stolbov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stolbov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stolbov shoots in for a double leg but Franklinberger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklinberger tries for a takedown but Stolbov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stolbov is breathing heavily.
Franklinberger shoots in but Stolbov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Franklinberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stolbov avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklinberger moves in looking to clinch but Stolbov pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklinberger throws a right and a left that Stolbov avoids nicely.
Stolbov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklinberger circles away.
Franklinberger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stolbov's half guard.
Stolbov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklinberger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklinberger works his way into full mount!
Franklinberger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stolbov is looking to escape.
Franklinberger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stolbov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stolbov!
Franklinberger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stolbov cracks Franklinberger with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklinberger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stolbov's guard.
Franklinberger is in close to Stolbov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franklinberger is looking to work some ground and pound but Stolbov has wrist control.
Franklinberger advances to half guard.
Stolbov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stolbov tries to get to full guard but Franklinberger has control of the leg.
Franklinberger wants to control but Stolbov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklinberger really is a fat lump.
Franklinberger decides to return to a standing position.
Stolbov shoots for a takedown but Franklinberger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklinberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stolbov avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklinberger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stolbov takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Franklinberger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Franklinberger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stolbov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stolbov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franklinberger is fending him off so far but Stolbov persists. Nope, Franklinberger circles away and we're back to standing.
Franklinberger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stolbov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franklinberger tries to clinch but Stolbov moves out of range.
Stolbov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franklinberger fails with the takedown.
Stolbov misses with a takedown attempt - Franklinberger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franklinberger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stolbov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franklinberger somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Franklinberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stolbov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franklinberger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolbov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklinberger pinned against the cage. Franklinberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franklinberger swings for the body but Stolbov moves out of range.
Stolbov misses with a takedown attempt - Franklinberger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stolbov keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklinberger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Franklinberger coming out on top.
Franklinberger throws a head kick but Stolbov moves out of range.
Franklinberger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolbov tries to avoid it but Franklinberger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolbov to the ground. Stolbov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stolbov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franklinberger sprawls well. Franklinberger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stolbov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov avoids the body shot from Franklinberger.
Stolbov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklinberger as he jumps to the side.
Stolbov shoots for a double leg takedown but Franklinberger sprawls well. He's pushed Stolbov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklinberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stolbov avoids it really well and circles away.
Stolbov fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stolbov as he avoids it easily.
Franklinberger tries to keep at a distance but Stolbov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stolbov on the inside.
Franklinberger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklinberger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stolbov sprawls well. Stolbov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklinberger gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklinberger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stolbov swivels and escapes.
Stolbov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklinberger swivels and escapes.
Franklinberger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stolbov fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklinberger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov controlling the position for now.
Franklinberger is trying to control. Stolbov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vlad Stolbov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forrest Franklinberger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stolbov trying to control but Franklinberger postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franklinberger wants to clinch up but Stolbov keeps it at a distance.
Forrest Franklinberger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stolbov throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Franklinberger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franklinberger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Franklinberger!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Cartofell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobson Richie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cartofell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snow. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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142 lbs
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25
140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Cartofell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jobson Richie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richie fails with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with an inside leg kick.
Cartofell looking to score a takedown here. Richie is defending well but Cartofell drives through and ends up in Richie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartofell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cartofell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richie for as long as he can get away with.
Richie has his foot on Cartofell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartofell works his way back into a safe position though.
Richie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartofell stays in close to Richie's body and controls the position.
Richie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartofell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartofell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Cartofell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cartofell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cartofell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Richie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Richie is looking to regain half guard here but Cartofell keeps moving and retains side control.
Richie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cartofell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartofell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartofell content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richie looking for submissions off his back.
Cartofell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cartofell moves nicely into side control.
Richie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Richie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richie is trying to escape the position but Cartofell is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richie sneaks back into half guard.
Cartofell controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Cartofell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cartofell scores with a takedown into Richie's guard.
Cartofell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartofell is stalling in the full guard.
Arthur Cartofell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richie gets caught napping as Cartofell dives in and scores a takedown. Richie manages to retain guard.
Richie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartofell defends well.
Cartofell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cartofell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richie looking for subs off his back but Cartofell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Richie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Cartofell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Richie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartofell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Richie manages to get back to half guard.
Richie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Cartofell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arthur Cartofell.
Cartofell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richie misses with a takedown attempt
and Cartofell counters with a takedown into side control.
Richie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Richie tries to improve position but can't.
Cartofell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richie on the ground.
Cartofell slows the pace down.
Richie is trying to get back to half guard.
Richie is trying to escape the position but Cartofell is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arthur Cartofell.
Richie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cartofell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartofell.
Arthur Cartofell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jobson Richie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartofell tries to free his leg and advance position but Richie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell is in close to Richie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richie is looking for a triangle but Cartofell pushes his legs off easily.
Cartofell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartofell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartofell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartofell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cartofell tries to free his leg and advance position but Richie is retaining full guard.
Cartofell stays in close to Richie's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Arthur Cartofell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Richie misses with a takedown
and Cartofell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richie fails with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Richie's guard now.
Cartofell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell looking to pass the guard.
Richie looking for a guillotine here but Cartofell defends easily.
Cartofell content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arthur Cartofell just wasn't active enough.
Cartofell shoots in and bounces Richie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartofell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cartofell escapes and throws Richie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richie sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Cartofell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Richie fails with the takedown
and Cartofell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richie!
Cartofell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cartofell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Richie is looking to get to half guard.
Cartofell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cartofell prevents Richie from getting the reversal.
Cartofell controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell lands a big shot there that rocks Richie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cartofell controlling the position easily from mount.
Richie is looking to improve his position but Cartofell isn't that keen on the idea.
Cartofell content just to control the position here.
Arthur Cartofell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jobson Richie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Cartofell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell controlling from the full mount.
Richie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Richie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartofell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cartofell tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartofell wants to stand but Richie is controlling the position.
Richie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartofell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richie is controlling him.
Richie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richie with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cartofell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richie, into his guard.
Richie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartofell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartofell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartofell defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richie being controlled here, momentarily.
Richie keeping full guard, as Cartofell tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Cartofell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartofell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Cartofell!
Arthur Cartofell is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshida but Yoshida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Yoshida does no damage.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Machete with a series of wild strikes but Machete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machete has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machete there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Machete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machete thinking.
Ken Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LieHarder Machete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Machete pushes him off.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Machete with a series of wild strikes but Machete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machete shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoshida defends it nicely.
Machete closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshida circles away.
A solid body kick from Yoshida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machete doesn't seem bothered though.
Machete ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Machete avoids it.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machete moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machete.
Yoshida stalks Machete and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machete's face. Machete staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoshida counters with a low kick, right behind Machete 's knee.
Machete looks gassed!
Yoshida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy right hand. Machete should have avoided that one.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Yoshida misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshida counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to bum rush Machete with a series of wild strikes but Machete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machete moves away.
Machete dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on Machete's head and hops out.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick
and Machete counters with a head kick.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machete checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Yoshida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machete doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoshida misses with a double jab.
Ken Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Yoshida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machete circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Machete moves out of range.
Yoshida slaps away a takedown attempt from Machete, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoshida scores with a three punch combo!
Machete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to work over Machete's front leg with a kick but Machete checks it.
Machete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machete is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yoshida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machete.
Yoshida swings for the body but Machete moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Machete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ken Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LieHarder Machete.
Yoshida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machete counters with a head kick.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete checks a leg kick.
Machete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ken Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida takes a swing at Machete's ribcage but misses.
Machete moves out of range as Yoshida throws a body kick.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Machete moves out of range easily.
Machete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machete is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshida connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoshida digs a good hook to Machete's body.
Yoshida lands a two punch combo.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machete shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoshida sprawls well. He's pushed Machete's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Machete moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Yoshida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Machete takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida misses with a double jab
and Machete counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yoshida is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Machete looks for a takedown but Yoshida sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machete has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machete and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machete eats them both and turns towards Yoshida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on Machete's head and hops out.
Machete misses with a takedown
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Ken Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LieHarder Machete.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown attempt from Machete. Machete gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machete.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Machete's head but Machete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Yoshida.
Machete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machete with a poor takedown
and Yoshida comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Machete stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Yoshida is on him like rabid pit bull! Machete slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Yoshida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inti Raimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Jamaal Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inti Raimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Jamaal Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raimi misses with a wild body shot.
Raimi throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
letting Raimi counter with a right hand.
Raimi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raimi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inti Raimi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Jamaal Jacobs.
Raimi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs is trying to drag Raimi to the mat but Raimi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs fails to pull guard.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Raimi holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacobs drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimi lands a takedown into guard.
Raimi thows a big elbow that misses.
Raimi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raimi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raimi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jacobs is trying to escape and Raimi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jacobs is forced to tap! Nice work there by Raimi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inti Raimi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexandro Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Lyoto Machida struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lexandro Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lexandro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Machida manages to get underhooks.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machida looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machida looks gassed!
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida stalks Lopez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopez's face. Lopez staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
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!
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machida, who protects the arm well.
Lopez is working to tighten is grip on Machida's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Machida has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lopez is really squeezing tight and eventually Machida passes out! Lopez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lexandro Lopez!
Lexandro Lopez is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luta Livre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Out - Circa Survive. On his way into the cage it seems that Mizushima Muroi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mizushima Muroi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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311 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
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, Luta Livre!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muroi darts in and clinches Livre up against the cage.
Muroi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Livre.
Muroi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muroi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Livre backwards.
Muroi is pressed up against the cage. Livre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muroi down to the mat. Muroi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muroi has closed the distance and engaged Livre in a clinch.
Livre tries for a takedown but Muroi manages to get underhooks.
Mizushima Muroi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luta Livre.
Muroi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muroi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Livre is rocked!
Muroi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Livre with a big uppercut! Livre tries to clinch up but Muroi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Livre to the mat! Livre covers up and Muroi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mizushima Muroi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Johnson Briggs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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159 lbs
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150 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnson Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitch lands in his opponent's guard.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet but Fitch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Briggs pushes a forearm under Fitch's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fitch is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnson Briggs!
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