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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neibert Ibrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Jorstain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorstain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enemy. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neibert Ibrahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jasper Jorstain!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Ibrahim.
It looks like Jasper Jorstain has been cut.
Jorstain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ibrahim pushes Jorstain up against the cage in a clinch.
Ibrahim breaks the clinch.
Ibrahim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jorstain counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Ibrahim is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jorstain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim is pushing Jorstain's head away, looking to escape. Jorstain manages to hold on to the position though.
Ibrahim is looking to reverse the position.
Ibrahim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jorstain on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorstain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control Jorstain's posture but Jorstain avoids it.
Ibrahim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jorstain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What's Ibrahim going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ibrahim is looking to reverse the position.
Jorstain tries for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim wants to get back to his feet but Jorstain drags him back down.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is pushing Jorstain's head away, looking to escape. Jorstain manages to hold on to the position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Jorstain postures up.
Ibrahim wants to get back to his feet.
Ibrahim keeping his opponent close.
Jorstain working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Jorstain trying to control the position but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here.
Jorstain in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahim tries to bench press Jorstain off him but Jorstain keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorstain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibrahim keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neibert Ibrahim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasper Jorstain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ibrahim scores with a body shot.
Jorstain slips a jab and a cross from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches.
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jorstain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibrahim is leaning against Jorstain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ibrahim working hard to break the clinch.
Ibrahim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorstain has him pressed against the cage.
Jorstain is breathing heavily.
Ibrahim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ibrahim stops a takedown attempt from Jorstain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahim tries to pull guard but Jorstain won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ibrahim has picked Jorstain up - he's going for a ride! Ibrahim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibrahim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jorstain's head.
Jorstain is staying active underneath Ibrahim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Neibert Ibrahim just wasn't active enough.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jorstain but Jorstain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neibert Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahim throws out a powerful jab.
Ibrahim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jorstain avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibrahim stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorstain. Jorstain gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jorstain avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neibert Ibrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahim scores with a nice strike.
Ibrahim instigates a clinch.
Ibrahim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorstain dodges the punch combination from Ibrahim.
Jorstain tries to keep at a distance but Ibrahim has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorstain tries for a takedown but Ibrahim manages to get underhooks.
Ibrahim is working for takedown but Jorstain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ibrahim jumps guard and drags Jorstain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahim throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim wants to stand but Jorstain is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neibert Ibrahim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jasper Jorstain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jorstain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibrahim is looking to clinch but Jorstain is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibrahim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibrahim shoots in and drives through. Jorstain sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim connects with a single shot there.
Jorstain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Ibrahim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorstain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahim avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibrahim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jorstain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jorstain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorstain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Jorstain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jorstain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neibert Ibrahim has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ibrahim fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jorstain back to the cage. Ibrahim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ibrahim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt - Jorstain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neibert Ibrahim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahim has Jorstain up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorstain keeps control of Ibrahim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ibrahim jumps guard but Jorstain stands there with Ibrahim around his waist. Ibrahim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ibrahim breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahim throws a low kick, looking for Jorstain's leg but Jorstain calmly moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jasper Jorstain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorstain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ibrahim tries to break the clinch but Jorstain is controlling the position.
Ibrahim can't break the clinch.
Ibrahim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jorstain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Ibrahim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neibert Ibrahim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibrahim 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neibert Ibrahim!
Neibert Ibrahim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julius Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laban Pylse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pylse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crack Addict. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Rodrigo!
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, Laban Pylse!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pylse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigo has Pylse up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pylse prevents it.
Rodrigo tries a body shot but Pylse blocks it.
Rodrigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pylse is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Pylse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pylse prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Rodrigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pylse working hard to break the clinch.
Pylse gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigo's takedown attempt.
Pylse manages to break the clinch.
Pylse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodrigo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodrigo stops Pylse from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo prevents Pylse from standing back up.
Rodrigo is taking a breather. Pylse says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Julius Rodrigo.
Pylse checks a low kick from Rodrigo.
Pylse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pylse tries to clinch but Rodrigo is having none of it.
Pylse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pylse throws a series of punches but Rodrigo avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigo keeps control of Pylse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pylse prevents the takedown attempt.
Pylse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pylse can't break the clinch.
Pylse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylse wants to break free but Rodrigo has control.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pylse as Rodrigo tries to tie him up.
Pylse gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigo's takedown attempt.
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pylse is trying to stand up here but Rodrigo is controlling him well.
Pylse has hold of Rodrigo's hands but Rodrigo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodrigo stops Pylse from getting back to his feet.
Pylse looks gassed!
Well, if Rodrigo 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.
Rodrigo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo works his way into full mount!
Rodrigo controlling from the full mount.
Rodrigo with shots to the head and body - Pylse looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodrigo content just to control the position here.
Rodrigo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pylse tries to buck Rodrigo off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo breaks from Pylse's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rodrigo with shots to the head and body - Pylse looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rodrigo with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodrigo breaks from Pylse's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pylse is rocked!
Rodrigo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pylse is still in real trouble! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Rodrigo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodrigo controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodrigo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pylse in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pylse to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Rodrigo!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Rodrigo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romo Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Hughes's chin.
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179 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva prevents Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes is not content to let Silva control the position.
Hughes gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Romo Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hughes is being controlled here.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva advances to full mount.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva punching from mount but Hughes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Silva tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Silva content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva working for a submission but Hughes is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romo Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hughes to the ground. Silva is now in Hughes's guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hughes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hughes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Hughes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Romo Silva!
Romo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cloakwood Forest. Jon Irenicus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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189 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raveneye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raveneye lands with a hook. Irenicus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irenicus misses with a takedown attempt
and Raveneye counters with a right hand to the body.
Raveneye feints a jab promting Irenicus to slip. Raveneye then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Irenicus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Irenicus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Raveneye slips a straight right by Irenicus.
Raveneye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raveneye dips to his left and cracks Irenicus with an uppercut!
Irenicus shoots and misses
and Raveneye counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Irenicus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irenicus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raveneye can pounce on him.
Irenicus with a poor takedown
and Raveneye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irenicus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raveneye slips under a jab.
Raveneye scores with a one two! Irenicus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raveneye ducks under a wild hook from Irenicus.
Irenicus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Raveneye to the mat! Raveneye manages to get full guard.
Irenicus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Irenicus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Irenicus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raveneye is trying to keep Irenicus in close.
Raveneye wants to stand and escape but Irenicus is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus stopping the sweep attempt from Raveneye.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raveneye can do anything to dispel that myth.
Irenicus pushing down on Raveneye's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irenicus has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Raveneye defend it? Irenicus steps over the head and cranks it - Raveneye is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Irenicus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Irenicus!
Jon Irenicus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Macarenco (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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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Williams!
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, Ricardo Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarenco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Macarenco moves out of range easily.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Macarenco backs away looking to recover.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Macarenco circles away.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
John Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Macarenco moves out of range easily.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams forces Macarenco back against the cage and clinches.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ricardo Macarenco has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams decides to pull guard.
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macarenco has passed into half guard!
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macarenco is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macarenco to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macarenco on the ground.
Macarenco wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macarenco seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Macarenco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Macarenco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricardo Macarenco hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Macarenco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Macarenco's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Macarenco moves out of range easily.
Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch there but Macarenco circles away.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Macarenco.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Macarenco circles away.
Macarenco fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macarenco.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Macarenco circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macarenco somewhat.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Macarenco. Macarenco gets slowly back to his feet.
John Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Macarenco.
Williams tries to clinch up but Macarenco circles away and keeps his distance.
Macarenco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macarenco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Williams is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Macarenco.
Macarenco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Macarenco backing up. Macarenco nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macarenco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macarenco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macarenco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Macarenco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams pushes Macarenco off looking to stand but Macarenco dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Williams.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams wants to clinch up but Macarenco keeps it at a distance.
Macarenco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick from Williams lands but Macarenco takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Macarenco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macarenco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Williams tries to clinch there but Macarenco circles away.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Macarenco keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a head kick that Macarenco semi-blocks.
Williams tries to clinch up but Macarenco circles away and keeps his distance.
Macarenco has a takedown stuffed.
John Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to clinch.
John Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macarenco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Macarenco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macarenco circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams clinches.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Williams trying to stall but Macarenco improves his position.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Macarenco is blocking nicely.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
John Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macarenco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Macarenco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macarenco keeps the fight on the outside.
Macarenco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macarenco fails to land the takedown.
John Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Macarenco.
Williams tries to clinch but Macarenco is having none of it.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macarenco, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Williams.
Macarenco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Macarenco circles away.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams throws a series of punches but Macarenco avoids them all with ease.
Macarenco closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Macarenco pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Macarenco's head.
Williams tries to clinch up but Macarenco circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Macarenco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Macarenco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries to kick Macarenco off in order to stand up. Macarenco Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macarenco is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinigami Hyuuku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyuuku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing In The Name Of/Rage Against The Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinigami Hyuuku!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyuuku. Amaral does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amaral is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hyuuku's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hyuuku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amaral pulls his head out easily.
Hyuuku is concentrating on defense, preventing Amaral from advancing position.
Hyuuku wants to control but Amaral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amaral not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hyuuku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hyuuku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hyuuku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amaral's guard.
Hyuuku wants to control from the top but Amaral keeps moving.
Amaral lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hyuuku!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral dominating with strikes here.
Amaral prevents Hyuuku from getting the reversal.
Amaral working the ground and pound effectively.
Hyuuku is desperately trying to improve his position but Amaral has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Amaral connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyuuku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amaral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hyuuku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral seems to be looking for submissions.
Hyuuku desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hyuuku is looking for a sweep. Amaral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amaral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyuuku keeps working.
Hyuuku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amaral.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hyuuku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amaral wants to get up but he can't break Hyuuku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hyuuku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amaral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amaral chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amaral postures up in Hyuuku's guard and throws a big left but Hyuuku blocks it.
Amaral preventing the sweep.
Hyuuku is trying to keep Amaral in close.
Amaral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amaral postures up in Hyuuku's guard and throws a big left but Hyuuku blocks it.
Amaral trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaral stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hyuuku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amaral to the mat! Amaral manages to get full guard.
Hyuuku trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hyuuku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hyuuku wants to pass the guard but Amaral is keeping the position.
Amaral has his foot on Hyuuku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hyuuku works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Hyuuku wants to pass the guard but Amaral is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hyuuku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amaral trying to keep a closed guard but Hyuuku is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Amaral dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Hyuuku misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hyuuku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amaral closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amaral lands in his opponent's guard.
Hyuuku will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hyuuku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amaral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amaral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyuuku is keeping the position for now.
Amaral throws a big right hand that misses.
Hyuuku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuuku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amaral is looking to escape.
Amaral is desperately trying to improve his position but Hyuuku has a good base and remains in mount.
Hyuuku sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amaral tries to lock up and control but Hyuuku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amaral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyuuku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amaral is looking to escape.
Hyuuku has hold of Amaral's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amaral manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amaral is looking to escape.
Amaral wants to hold on but Hyuuku pushes him away.
Amaral tries to reverse the position but Hyuuku maintains control.
Hyuuku controlling his opponent.
Amaral wants to control but Hyuuku is having none of it.
Hyuuku wants to take Amaral's back here but Amaral is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hyuuku goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Amaral turns into him and now he's in Hyuuku's guard.
Hyuuku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amaral drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hyuuku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Amaral with the ground and pound but Hyuuku uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Amaral throwing strikes from guard but Hyuuku blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku keeping moving, preventing Amaral from controlling successfully.
Hyuuku wants to sweep but no luck.
Amaral cracks Hyuuku with a solid left hand.
Amaral trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuuku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyuuku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hyuuku looking to control but Amaral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyuuku controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinigami Hyuuku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Amaral scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyuuku should have avoided that one.
Amaral manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hyuuku on his heels. He'll look to pass Hyuuku's guard now, I'm sure.
Amaral postures up.
Douglas Amaral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amaral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hyuuku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amaral throws a big right hand that misses.
Hyuuku is pulling down on Amaral's head to control his posture.
Hyuuku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hyuuku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Amaral really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hyuuku working for a submission but Amaral is keeping him at bay.
Hyuuku wants to control the pace but Amaral is squirming around nicely.
Amaral wants to control but Hyuuku is having none of it.
Hyuuku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amaral is surviving well by controlling Hyuuku's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku working for a submission but Amaral is keeping him at bay.
Amaral wants to hold on but Hyuuku pushes him away.
Hyuuku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hyuuku controlling the position easily from mount.
Amaral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyuuku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amaral has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuuku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amaral is on top in guard.
Hyuuku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amaral throws an elbow that misses. Hyuuku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amaral's guard. Nice move by Hyuuku!
Amaral keeping moving, preventing Hyuuku from controlling successfully.
Amaral looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amaral wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amaral being controlled here, momentarily.
Amaral keeping moving, preventing Hyuuku from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral tries to strike from the bottom.
Amaral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hyuuku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hyuuku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hyuuku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinigami Hyuuku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Amaral drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amaral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinigami Hyuuku.
I think Hyuuku 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 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinigami Hyuuku!
In his post fight interview, Shinigami Hyuuku started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolex Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandy Wandeco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Flying Submissions. Wandeco has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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199 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolex Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Wandeco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandeco tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wandeco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wandeco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in but Wandeco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wandeco swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wandeco looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Wandeco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wandeco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wandeco stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandeco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wandeco sprawls well. Wandeco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wandeco avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Wandeco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Wandeco has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wandeco scores with a shoulder strike.
Wandeco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wandeco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Wandeco wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wandeco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wandeco tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Wandeco, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Wandeco against the cage but Wandeco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Wandeco takes the fight into the clinch.
Wandeco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wandy Wandeco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie dives in and grabs Wandeco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wandeco pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandeco is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wandy Wandeco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wandeco wants to clinch.
Wandeco doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Wandeco moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Wandeco, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Wandeco against the cage but Wandeco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wandeco sprawls well. Wandeco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wandeco lands with a good body shot.
Wandeco thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie dives in and grabs Wandeco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wandeco pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wandeco pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wandeco throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wandeco walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco closes the distance and clinches.
Wandeco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wandeco pinned against the cage. Wandeco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wandeco is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Wandeco is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Wandeco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolex Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen The Man in Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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222 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney looks for the body kick but Lebowski saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Chaney there.
Lebowski moves out of range as Chaney strikes.
Lebowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chaney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski jabs Chaney right on the nose. Chaney blinks but takes it well.
Lebowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chaney jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chaney misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.
Chaney throws a body punch but Lebowski moves out of range.
Chaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaney fakes the leg kick and cracks Lebowski in the body.
Chaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Ivan Chaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.
Chaney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lebowski's calf.
Lebowski looks gassed!
Chaney throws a jab but it's blocked by Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chaney keeps Lebowski at a distance using the push kick.
Lebowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaney lands a big uppercut and Lebowski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lebowski looks OK. Chaney waves Lebowski back to his feet!
Lebowski is rocked!
Chaney measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lebowski! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ivan Chaney!
Ivan Chaney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Rodrigues !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Rodrigues drives through and ends up in James's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
James is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Rodrigues lands a jab to James's midsection.
Bruno Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues .
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigues misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James misses with some punches.
James dodges an elbow strike from Rodrigues .
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
James trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than James was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodrigues really wants to buck James off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thowing shots but they're missing.
Rodrigues somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues .
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James drops his hands momentarily and Rodrigues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Rodrigues finds it's way through James's defenses.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
James tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigues has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Rodrigues goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
James blocks an elbow strike from Rodrigues .
James tries for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Rodrigues creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James dodges an elbow strike from Rodrigues .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James avoids the elbow strike from Rodrigues , against the cage.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James throws a strike but Rodrigues avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James stops Rodrigues from standing up.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet.
James trying to move into half guard but instead Rodrigues has managed to sweep!
James working for a triangle but Rodrigues defends it easily.
James looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigues defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Rodrigues gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James feints and as Rodrigues raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigues is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rodrigues is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rodrigues throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodrigues .
Rodrigues misses with an elbow over the top.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodrigues avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues kicks James off and gets to his feet.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues .
James keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Josh James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues lands a jab to James's midsection.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Rodrigues 's head and hops out.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James takes one to the chin there.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by James.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruno Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigues 's guard.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues pushes James off and scrambles back to his feet.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a hook but James blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigues tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues decides to return to a standing position.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James dives in and grabs Rodrigues 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes down on James's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues has a takedown stuffed.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigues has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Rodrigues !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorion Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinra has chosen Final Fantasy 7 Boss Battle Theme as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lorion Sane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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30
265 lbs
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244 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorion Sane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seifer Shinra!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane cracks Shinra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinra shoots in for a double leg but Sane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sane throws a jab when Shinra was well out of range.
Sane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Sane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Sane.
Shinra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sane was covering up waiting for the punch and Shinra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shinra passes Sane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinra.
Shinra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sane keeps working.
Shinra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shinra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sane is trying to get back to full guard.
Sane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shinra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shinra tries to pass to full mount but Sane defends it.
Shinra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sane is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinra.
Sane missing with punches from the bottom.
Sane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sane manages to get to full guard.
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.
Sane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shinra looking to sit in guard and control but Sane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shinra keeping full guard, as Sane tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shinra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sane's guard.
Shinra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane keeping moving, preventing Shinra from controlling successfully.
Sane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shinra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sane's guard.
Shinra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shinra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sane wants to improve his position but Shinra is controlling well.
Shinra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sane is looking for a sweep. Shinra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shinra preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra trying to control the position from guard on top but Sane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shinra stands and throws Sane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shinra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sane is looking for a sweep.
Shinra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinra on the ground.
Shinra looks up at the clock and then as Sane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shinra smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinra scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seifer Shinra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinra. Sane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sane misses with a body shot.
Shinra blocks a jab.
Shinra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinra.
Shinra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shinra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sane manages to avoid it.
Sane throws an off balance right hand
and Shinra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sane keeps working.
Sane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sane wants to sweep but no luck.
Shinra landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra stopping the sweep attempt from Sane.
Shinra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shinra stands and throws Sane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Seifer Shinra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sane sneaks back into half guard.
Sane wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still in half guard, Shinra seems content to control.
Shinra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shinra is working for a kimura but Sane is defending it quite comfortably.
Sane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinra stopping the sweep attempt from Sane.
Shinra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sane wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinra working some strikes from top position.
Sane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shinra is controlling him.
Shinra lands a couple of elbows.
Shinra working some strikes from top position.
Shinra is working Sane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shinra drops back looking for a leg! Sane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sane manages to kick Shinra off! Shinra jumps back into Sane's guard.
Shinra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sane is keeping the position for now.
Sane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sane tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sane wants to get back to his feet but Shinra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shinra preventing the sweep.
Shinra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sane!
Shinra gets back to half guard.
Shinra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sane is working away from the top position though.
Sane thows a huge punch but Shinra dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinra manages to get to full guard.
Sane throws an elbow that misses. Shinra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sane's guard. Nice move by Shinra!
Shinra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shinra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinra works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinra working over Sane with some ground and pound. Sane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seifer Shinra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shinra misses with a takedown attempt - Sane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sane misses.
Sane swings for the body but Shinra moves out of range.
Lorion Sane is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Shinra.
Sane thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinra slips under a jab from Sane.
Shinra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sane circles away.
Sane looks to score with a jab to the body but Shinra is just out of range.
Shinra slips a jab from Sane.
Shinra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shinra lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sane wants to sweep here but Shinra controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinra is in close to Sane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shinra passes Sane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shinra prevents Sane from improving his position.
Sane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinra.
Shinra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shinra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sane tries to reverse the position but Shinra maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shinra passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sane is looking to improve his position but Shinra isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sane is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Shinra locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sane is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seifer Shinra!
Seifer Shinra is the new heavyweight champion!
Seifer Shinra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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