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TFC 7: Salaam vs. Muerte PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by Avicii - Levels. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar thumps Teixeira with a low kick.
Teixeira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Escobar to the mat! Escobar manages to get full guard.
Escobar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Escobar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teixeira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Escobar's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Teixeira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teixeira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Teixeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Teixeira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Teixeira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Teixeira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Teixeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teixeira throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Escobar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it.
Manny Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Teixeira keeps it at a distance.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teixeira, pushing him back against the cage.
Teixeira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teixeira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Teixeira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Teixeira throwing strikes but Escobar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Teixeira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Escobar stands up and beckons Teixeira to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teixeira with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Teixeira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar gets caught flat footed, as Teixeira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teixeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teixeira won't allow Escobar to get back to his feet.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teixeira cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
Teixeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar pushes Teixeira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Teixeira fails with the takedown.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Escobar was covering up waiting for the punch and Teixeira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Teixeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teixeira stops Escobar from standing up.
Teixeira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Teixeira isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Teixeira throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Teixeira 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.
Escobar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Escobar tries to sprawl but Teixeira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Teixeira there.
Teixeira prevents Escobar from standing back up.
Escobar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Teixeira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escobar is trying to stand.
Teixeira winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Teixeira working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Teixeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teixeira winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Felipe Teixeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira is nestled in close to Escobar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teixeira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Teixeira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Teixeira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Teixeira connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.
Teixeira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Teixeira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Teixeira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teixeira looks to land a strike but Escobar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Teixeira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar has his feet on Teixeira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Teixeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Teixeira persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Teixeira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teixeira counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Escobar is pushing Teixeira's head away, looking to escape. Teixeira manages to hold on to the position though.
Teixeira grinds an elbow into Escobar's temple.
Escobar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Teixeira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Teixeira is putting a hurting on Escobar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teixeira is putting a hurting on Escobar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teixeira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Teixeira working the ground and pound.
Escobar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Teixeira working the head with strikes.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Teixeira working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Check out the look on Teixeira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Teixeira working the ground and pound from side control.
Teixeira tries to advance position but instead Escobar slips a leg back in to half guard.
Escobar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Teixeira.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teixeira is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Teixeira is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Teixeira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Teixeira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escobar is trying to buck Teixeira off.
Teixeira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Teixeira scoring with punches from side control.
Escobar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Escobar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Teixeira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Escobar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Teixeira scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira lands a nice forearm strike.
Teixeira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Escobar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Escobar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Teixeira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Teixeira scoring with punches from side control.
Teixeira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Escobar sneaks out the side door and pushes Teixeira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira has a takedown stuffed.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Teixeira tries for a takedown but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Teixeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escobar tries to clinch but Teixeira is having none of it.
Teixeira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Escobar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Teixeira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Escobar to see if he's OK.
Escobar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Escobar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Teixeira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manny Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Check out the look on Teixeira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Escobar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Escobar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Teixeira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Teixeira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Teixeira working the head with strikes.
Escobar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Teixeira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is putting a hurting on Escobar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Teixeira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Teixeira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Escobar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Teixeira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Teixeira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Escobar some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira working the head and body with strikes.
Teixeira landing strikes.
Teixeira is working Escobar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Teixeira scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar pushes Teixeira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Teixeira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Teixeira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Escobar taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Teixeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Teixeira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Felipe Teixeira!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Felipe Teixeira!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Felipe Teixeira!
Felipe Teixeira wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Felipe Teixeira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elgin Viray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viray has chosen My Life be like - Grits as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elgin Viray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viray gets tackled into the cage by Faria. Faria maintains the clinch.
Viray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faria lands with a left to the head.
Faria jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Viray stops Faria from standing up.
Viray slips nicely into half guard.
Viray is working for a submission of some sort.
Viray is trying to work for a kimura but Faria is defending well.
Viray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faria sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faria makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faria.
Viray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faria is keeping the position for now.
Viray is looking to work some ground and pound but Faria has wrist control.
Viray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viray has Faria in his guard.
Faria gets to his feet - Viray follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faria's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Faria manages to break the clinch.
Viray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faria as he jumps to the side.
Viray keeps the fight on the outside.
Faria is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria takes the fight into the clinch.
Viray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faria.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faria - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faria lands a nice uppercut.
Faria pushes off an throws an elbow but Viray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Viray.
Faria landing knees to the head.
Faria lands an elbow that stopped Viray in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viray is trying to drag Faria to the mat but Faria just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faria breaks the clinch.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria takes the fight into the clinch.
Viray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faria stops a takedown attempt from Viray.
Faria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viray shoots in for a takedown but Faria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viray looks gassed!
Faria stuffs the takedown attempt from Viray. Viray gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Faria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faria clinches up with Viray and pushes him back against the cage.
Faria jumps guard and drags Viray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Viray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viray throws an elbow that misses. Faria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Viray's guard. Nice move by Faria!
Viray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Elgin Viray.
Faria drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faria tries to stand but Viray is controlling his head.
Elgin Viray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faria tries to stand but Viray controls the position and pulls Faria into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria postures up in Viray's guard and throws a big left but Viray blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viray managing to control the position.
Viray is trying to keep Faria in close.
Faria postures up in Viray's guard and throws a big left but Viray blocks it.
Faria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faria wants to stand and escape but instead Viray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Viray chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viray has gone for a leg lock! Faria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Viray's guard.
Viray pulls Faria in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to pass the guard but Viray is keeping the position.
Faria stands and steps away. Viray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Viray gets caught napping as Faria dives in and scores a takedown. Viray manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Viray holds on and takes a little breather.
Viray trying to keep a closed guard but Faria is proving a slippery customer.
Faria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria being controlled here momentarily.
Elgin Viray has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Viray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely.
Faria darts in and clinches Viray up against the cage.
Faria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Viray up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Faria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Faria dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Viray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Viray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria is looking to clinch but Viray is avoiding it.
Faria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria tries to clinch up but Viray circles away and keeps his distance.
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Faria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely.
Faria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faria wants to clinch up but Viray keeps it at a distance.
Faria tries to clinch up but Viray circles away and keeps his distance.
Faria is looking to clinch but Viray is avoiding it.
Faria tries to clinch but Viray moves out of range.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Viray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faria tries to clinch up but Viray circles away and keeps his distance.
Faria scores with a hook.
Faria cracks Viray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Viray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria jabs Viray right on the nose. Viray blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown by Faria or perhaps it was just good defense by Viray which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faria is looking to clinch.
Viray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viray off to one side.
Lucas Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Viray.
Faria swings for the body but Viray moves out of range.
Viray fails to land the takedown.
Viray shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Faria tries to clinch there but Viray circles away.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Viray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Faria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria misses with a knee to the head.
Faria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viray's defenses.
Faria landing knees to the head.
Faria breaks from the clinch.
Viray shoots in but Faria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faria closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viray is trying to control Faria's posture but Faria avoids it.
Faria decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Faria shoots in looking for a takedown. Viray tries to sprawl out of it but Faria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viray shoots in and drives through. Faria sprawls well.
Viray shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Viray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faria wants to clinch.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Viray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elgin Viray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Faria to the mat! Faria manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Faria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faria 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Lucas Faria!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Lucas Faria!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Lucas Faria!
Lucas Faria wins by unanimous decision!
Lucas Faria 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiibo Miyazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Montagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyazawa comes to the cage accompanied by PIMP - 50 cent. The key to victory for Kiibo Miyazawa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiibo Miyazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Montagner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montagner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miyazawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montagner is in Miyazawa's guard.
Miyazawa keeping moving, preventing Montagner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyazawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyazawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montagner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis Montagner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Montagner gets the takedown into side control.
Montagner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyazawa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Montagner cracks Miyazawa with a big elbow.
Miyazawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Montagner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Montagner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montagner tries to score with some ground and pound. Miyazawa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Montagner grinds an elbow into Miyazawa's temple.
Miyazawa prevents Montagner from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montagner slows the pace down.
Miyazawa regains half guard, as Montagner was trying to land strikes.
Miyazawa is breathing heavily.
Montagner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montagner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montagner seems to be looking for submissions.
Montagner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Montagner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miyazawa taking some punishment here, with Montagner in his half guard.
Montagner works his way into full mount!
Montagner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montagner controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montagner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Montagner!
An out of breath Luis Montagner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frasier Junez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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24
159 lbs
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155 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilio Gracie!
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, Frasier Junez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Junez's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Junez's legs - danger averted.
Junez has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Junez.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie passes Junez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junez actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Junez's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Junez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junez.
Junez is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie takes Junez's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junez has hold of Gracie's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gracie lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Junez is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gracie throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hilio Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Hilio Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Godunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Godunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godunov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godunov is looking to clinch.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Godunov.
Godunov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Godunov, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Godunov against the cage but Godunov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Godunov tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Godunov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boris Godunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ortiz.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godunov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godunov with a nice cross.
Godunov misses the jab.
Godunov has closed the distance and engaged Ortiz in a clinch.
Ortiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godunov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godunov gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godunov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Godunov lands a right hand.
Ortiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Godunov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Godunov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ortiz is working for takedown but Godunov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Godunov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godunov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Godunov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Godunov pushes Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Godunov lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Godunov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ortiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Godunov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Godunov.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Godunov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Godunov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
A short right from Godunov on the inside.
Godunov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortiz.
Godunov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Godunov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Godunov clinches up against the cage.
Godunov gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Godunov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Godunov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Godunov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godunov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Godunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Godunov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godunov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Godunov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Godunov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Godunov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Godunov.
Godunov throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz can't get the takedown.
Godunov effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Godunov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Godunov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Godunov forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Godunov.
Godunov breaks the clinch.
Godunov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz lands a right hook to the body.
Godunov ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Godunov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godunov takes the fight into the clinch.
Godunov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz ducks right into an uppercut from Godunov.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
Godunov tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godunov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Godunov lands a right hand.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Godunov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boris Godunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ortiz.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Godunov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Godunov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Godunov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godunov.
A hook to the body from Godunov.
Godunov lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Godunov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godunov breaks the clinch.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Godunov moved out of range nicely.
Godunov moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godunov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godunov is stalling here.
Godunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Godunov clinches.
Godunov lands with a left to the head.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Godunov manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godunov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Godunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Godunov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godunov darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage.
Godunov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godunov.
Godunov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Godunov stalling in the clinch.
Ortiz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Godunov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ortiz.
Godunov breaks the clinch.
Godunov throws a leg kick but Ortiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Godunov avoids it well.
Godunov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz can't get the takedown.
Godunov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Godunov lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Godunov as the two fighters clinch.
Godunov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godunov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boris Godunov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godunov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Godunov dominated that second round.
That's time! Godunov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Godunov defends it nicely.
Ortiz gets a double leg takedown into Godunov's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Godunov keeps moving.
Godunov controlling Ortiz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godunov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ortiz!
Godunov wants to control the pace but Ortiz is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Godunov.
Ortiz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Godunov looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Godunov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Godunov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ortiz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godunov tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
Godunov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ortiz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Godunov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ortiz is squirming around, avoiding Godunov's attempts to control the action.
Ortiz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godunov misses with a head shot.
Ortiz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Godunov.
Godunov content just to control the position here.
Ortiz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Godunov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is squirming around, avoiding Godunov's attempts to control the action.
Godunov is really struggling to control Ortiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ortiz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Godunov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ortiz is squirming around, avoiding Godunov's attempts to control the action.
Boris Godunov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godunov won't let Ortiz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Godunov trying to control but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz blocking the ground and pound.
Danny Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Godunov tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Godunov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Godunov 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Boris Godunov!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Boris Godunov!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Boris Godunov!
Boris Godunov wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Boris Godunov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branco Helio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrique Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Gracie!
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, Branco Helio!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Helio's guard.
Helio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helio is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Helio defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Helio is defending it quite comfortably.
Helio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helio sees it coming and defends easily.
Helio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helio is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Helio actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Helio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Helio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Helio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Helio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helio has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Helio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Helio is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helio's head.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Helio is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Helio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Helio defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Helio is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henrique Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyan Cadell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadell has chosen Run to the Hills as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joshua Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boyan Cadell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fatu enables Cadell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fatu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fatu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cadell drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cadell seems to have locked his on tight now - Fatu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cadell, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boyan Cadell!
Boyan Cadell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Rush - Limelight blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shui Bai.
Shui Bai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shui Bai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shui Bai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shui Bai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shui Bai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shui Bai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Shui Bai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shui Bai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shui Bai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shui Bai's back!
Shui Bai trying to control the hands but Adams won't let him.
Adams is trying to stick to Shui Bai's back but Shui Bai is turning into Adams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shui Bai.
Shui Bai wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui Bai looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui Bai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Shui Bai dominates the positioning.
Adams is not content to let Shui Bai control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to buck Shui Bai off but Shui Bai is having none of it.
Shui Bai tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Shui Bai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shui Bai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shui Bai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shui Bai swings around for an armbar but Adams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shui Bai's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams won't allow Shui Bai to sweep him here.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shui Bai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Shui Bai's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shui Bai being controlled here, momentarily.
Shui Bai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shui Bai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams blocks a low kick nicely.
Adams tries to clinch but Shui Bai moves out of range.
Shui Bai wants to land a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui Bai instigates a clinch.
Shui Bai pulls Adams into guard.
Shui Bai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to control from the top but Shui Bai keeps moving.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adams is really struggling to control Shui Bai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shui Bai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Dino Adams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shui Bai scores a takedown into full mount!
Adams is controlling an arm, preventing Shui Bai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adams stops Shui Bai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chen Shui Bai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shui Bai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shui Bai is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shui Bai is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shui Bai trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shui Bai tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shui Bai is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shui Bai avoid being mounted?
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shui Bai trying to get back to full guard but Adams takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shui Bai is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Shui Bai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shui Bai, right into the meat.
Shui Bai tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Shui Bai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adams!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shui Bai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Shui Bai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Adams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Adams!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui Bai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shui Bai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shui Bai pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Shui Bai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui Bai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui Bai has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Chen Shui Bai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Shui Bai trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Shui Bai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adams wants to control from the top but Shui Bai keeps moving.
Dino Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adams tries to sprawl but Shui Bai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shui Bai uses his free foot to push down on Adams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui Bai has a good base and remains in mount.
Shui Bai trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dino Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shui Bai content just to control the position here.
Shui Bai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Adams is in real trouble.
Will Shui Bai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shui Bai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Shui Bai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shui Bai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Chen Shui Bai!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Chen Shui Bai!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Chen Shui Bai!
Chen Shui Bai wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banner Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
220 lbs
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225 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
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banner Bo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish throws out a loose jab but Bo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Fish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Fish.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Bo's head but Bo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish misses with a right hand
letting Bo counter with a right hand.
Fish moves into the clinch successfully.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bo blocks a body shot from Fish.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bo wants a takedown.
Bo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Bo blocks a body shot from Fish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish gets underhooks to prevent Bo's takedown attempt.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banner Bo.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Bo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Bo avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Bo blocks an uppercut.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Bo controls his hands.
Fish lands an elbow just above Bo 's eye.
Bo managing to block the knees to the body from Fish.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bo blocks a body shot from Fish.
Bo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fish gets through Bo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo managing to block the knees to the body from Fish.
Fish has Bo pressed against the cage, preventing Bo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fish misses with a body punch.
Fish tries to work over Bo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bo blocks a body shot from Fish.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bo looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish is working Bo over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Fish.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fish misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish gets through Bo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish tries a body shot but Bo blocks it.
Fish tries to work over Bo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bo blocks a body shot from Fish.
Bo goes for a takedown attempt but Fish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, jab by Fish - just one landing.
Fish scores with a nice right hand.
Fish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bo's head.
Bo blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Fish.
Bo moves away from the strike by Fish.
Bo ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fish closes the distance and pushes Bo back into the cage.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bo is looking for a takedown.
Bo is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Fish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fish works over Bo's head and body with a nice combination.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Fish misses.
Bo dodges the punch combination from Fish.
Fish misses with a few strikes there.
Fish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fish throws a push kick but Bo slaps the foot to one side.
Fish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Bo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bo slips a jab from Fish.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Bo circles away.
Fish is looking to chop away at Bo's legs.
A combination from Bo does no damage.
Bo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish scores with a jab. Bo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Bo ducks down to avoid it.
Fish throws a series of punches but Bo avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Bo misses.
No luck for Bo with that takedown attempt.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bo.
Fish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Bo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bo throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
Fish misses the jab.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Fish does no damage.
Fish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fish circles away.
Bo stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Bo's head but Bo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish looks to land a combination but Bo avoids it well.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bo can do to turn this around?
Bo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fish misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fish.
Fish tries to work over Bo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish cracks Bo with a nice body shot.
Bo prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Bo avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Bo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fish is defending well.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banner Bo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish lands an elbow that stopped Bo in his tracks for a moment.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Bo controls his hands.
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!
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fish misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fish misses with a body shot.
Bo tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Bo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fish misses with a series of wild punches.
Fish takes a swing at Bo's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Fish - just one landing.
Bo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bo is looking to land body kicks.
Bo ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fish misses.
Bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fish throws a poor cross that misses
and Bo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fish misses with a body shot.
Bo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish misses with a body shot.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bo connects with a looping right hand.
Fish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bo checks a leg kick.
Fish lands a jab.
Banner Bo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish lands a nice hook to Bo's body. Bo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bo walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Fish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fish.
The crowd cheers as Fish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bo doesn't seem phased though.
Banner Bo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish throws a series of punches but Bo avoids them all with ease.
Fish cracks Bo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Bo moves away from the strike by Fish.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
and Bo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bo under the eye.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Fish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bo manages to avoid it.
Fish jabs Bo right on the nose. Bo blinks but takes it well.
Bo gets tackled into the cage by Fish. Fish maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bo blocking some punches.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bo is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fish 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Albert Fish!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Albert Fish!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Albert Fish!
Albert Fish wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geiger Salaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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312 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geiger Salaam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salaam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muerte counters with a left to the body.
Salaam tries to clinch but Muerte moves away
and Muerte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salaam has a couple of punches blocked by Muerte.
Muerte tries to pull guard but Salaam won't allow it.
Salaam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salaam misses with a body punch.
Muerte tries to score a body lock takedown but Salaam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muerte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salaam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Geiger Salaam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Muerte.
Salaam pushes Muerte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salaam scores with a shot to the side of Muerte's head.
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!
Muerte tries to pull guard but Salaam won't allow it.
Muerte is trying to pull guard but Salaam has him pressed against the cage.
Salaam stops a takedown attempt from Muerte.
Salaam lands with a light punch inside.
Salaam scores with a hook to the body.
Muerte looks gassed!
Salaam pushes Muerte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Salaam.
It looks like Thiago Muerte has been cut.
Salaam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muerte misses with some punches.
Salaam lands a hook that snaps the head of Muerte backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Salaam.
Salaam digs a right hand into Muerte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muerte's gas tank.
Salaam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salaam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike.
Salaam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muerte takes a shot to the head.
Muerte is rocked!
Salaam lands with a right to the head.
Muerte is still on wobbly legs! Can Salaam finish him?
Salaam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salaam lands a damaging elbow.
Salaam tries to land knees in the clinch but Muerte avoids the damage to the body.
Muerte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salaam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muerte seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salaam.
Salaam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salaam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muerte's defenses.
Salaam creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Muerte's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Muerte drops to his knees and Salaam pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geiger Salaam!
Geiger Salaam is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Geiger Salaam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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