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Combat 17: Infinity PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Camilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camilo comes to the cage accompanied by Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Camilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camilo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camilo drives through with a takedown into Donovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Camilo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camilo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camilo looking to pass the guard.
Camilo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camilo looking to pass the guard.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camilo.
Camilo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donovan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camilo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donovan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camilo has managed to get both his arms back between Donovan's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan looking for a guillotine here but Camilo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camilo forces his way into half guard.
Camilo not doing much here.
Camilo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donovan on the ground.
Camilo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camilo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camilo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donovan is just riding it out for now. Camilo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camilo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camilo trying to mount his opponent but Donovan defends it.
Donovan trying to control from the bottom.
Camilo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donovan sees it coming and defends easily.
Camilo is taking a breather. Donovan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan wants to control but Camilo is keeping busy.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camilo pulls his head out easily.
Camilo is trying to work for a kimura but Donovan is defending well.
Donovan gets back to full guard.
Camilo wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Donovan is looking for a triangle but Camilo pushes his legs off easily.
Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camilo passes Donovan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donovan looking for submissions off his back.
Donovan is defending against the submission attempts here by Camilo.
Camilo seems to be working for a kimura but Donovan defends the submission attempt.
Camilo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camilo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donovan sees it coming and defends easily.
Camilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donovan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Camilo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Donovan lands a jab to the head.
Camilo avoids the body shot from Donovan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donovan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donovan.
Camilo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camilo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donovan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camilo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Camilo tries to pass.
Tiago Camilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camilo passes into side control.
Camilo moves into full mount!
Camilo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donovan working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camilo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Donovan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camilo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donovan is surviving well by controlling Camilo's body position as best he can.
Donovan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Camilo.
Camilo trying to control but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camilo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donovan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camilo is really struggling to control Donovan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camilo pulls his head out easily.
Camilo trying to control the action but Donovan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camilo.
Donovan looking for subs from the bottom but Camilo mounts him!
Donovan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Camilo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Camilo working for a guillotine from mount but Donovan is in no mood to give up.
Camilo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Donovan is now in Camilo's guard. A big mistake from Camilo there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan has gone for a leg lock! Camilo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donovan's guard.
Donovan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camilo escapes and throws Donovan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Donovan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camilo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camilo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camilo is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Camilo dominated that second round.
That's time! Camilo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Donovan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camilo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Camilo slips nicely into half guard.
Camilo tries to pass to full mount but Donovan defends it.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camilo pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camilo trying to mount his opponent but Donovan defends it.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Camilo is controlling well.
Camilo is working for a submission of some sort.
Donovan is refusing to be controlled, as Camilo sits in half guard.
Camilo stalling.
Donovan is trying to control but Camilo manages to pass to mount!
Donovan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camilo controlling the pace for now.
Camilo has hold of Donovan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Donovan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Camilo looking for a guillotine from mount but Donovan is having none of it.
Camilo looking to control but Donovan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camilo controlling the pace for now.
Camilo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jason Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camilo wants to control the pace but Donovan is squirming around nicely.
Camilo prevents Donovan from getting the reversal.
Camilo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Camilo looking to secure an arm triangle but Donovan defends it well.
Camilo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donovan is looking to escape.
Camilo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Donovan turns into him and now he's in Camilo's guard.
Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Camilo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Camilo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Camilo!
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Tiago Camilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camilo trying to mount his opponent but Donovan defends it.
Donovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Camilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camilo, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Camilo!
Tiago Camilo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raony Barcellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Laiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roots Bloody Roots. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Raony Barcellos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Laiola!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barcellos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laiola as he jumps to the side.
Barcellos swats away the attempt to clinch by Laiola.
Barcellos shoots for a double leg takedown but Laiola sprawls well. He's pushed Barcellos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laiola scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Raony Barcellos has been cut.
Barcellos gets a clinch.
Barcellos is trying to trip Laiola. He has hold of a leg but Laiola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barcellos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barcellos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barcellos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiola keeping moving, preventing Barcellos from controlling successfully.
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!
Laiola has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barcellos has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcellos tries to advance to mount but Laiola denies him.
Laiola tries to improve position but can't.
Barcellos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Laiola to his feet.
Raony Barcellos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcellos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raony Barcellos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laiola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barcellos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laiola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laiola checks a leg kick nicely.
Laiola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barcellos.
Barcellos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laiola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barcellos scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Laiola.
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!
Laiola misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Laiola. No joy for Barcellos on that attempt.
Laiola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barcellos. Barcellos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barcellos fails with a takedown attempt.
Barcellos is breathing heavily.
Barcellos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laiola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barcellos shoots for a double leg takedown but Laiola sprawls well. He's pushed Barcellos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barcellos tries to clinch but Laiola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcellos has a takedown stuffed.
Laiola connects with a nice looking jab.
Laiola throws a nice looking combination but Barcellos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laiola scores with a punch to the head.
Barcellos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laiola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laiola misses with a double jab.
Laiola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barcellos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laiola thuds his right hand into Barcellos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barcellos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Laiola.
Laiola lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barcellos is rocked!
Leonardo Laiola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barcellos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laiola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barcellos has time to react.
Barcellos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laiola stalks Barcellos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barcellos's face. Barcellos staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Barcellos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laiola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Laiola does it's job there.
Laiola scores with a jab. Barcellos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laiola lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barcellos closes the distance and clinches up with Laiola, looking for a takedown. Barcellos pushes Laiola against the cage but Laiola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barcellos seems to have got his legs back now.
Laiola misses with the combination.
Barcellos closes the distance and clinches up with Laiola, looking for a takedown. Barcellos pushes Laiola against the cage but Laiola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Laiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raony Barcellos's cut.
That's time! Barcellos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by Laiola.
Laiola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barcellos misses with a series of wild punches.
Laiola fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiola lands a head shot.
Barcellos tries for a takedown but Laiola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laiola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laiola throws a right and a left that Barcellos avoids nicely.
Laiola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laiola lands with a good body shot.
Laiola misses with a two punch combination.
Laiola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Laiola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcellos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barcellos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laiola lands a nice shot that snaps Barcellos's head back.
Laiola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laiola gets caught flat footed, as Barcellos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laiola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barcellos is one step ahead there.
Laiola is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barcellos dives into side control.
Laiola wants to control but Barcellos postures up.
Barcellos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barcellos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laiola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barcellos is in Laiola's guard.
Barcellos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barcellos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barcellos trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barcellos wants to pass the guard but Laiola is keeping the position.
Laiola working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raony Barcellos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laiola jabs at Barcellos's body.
Barcellos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laiola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laiola lands with a right hand.
Laiola looks to land a combination but Barcellos avoids it well.
Barcellos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laiola as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raony Barcellos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barcellos walks into a left hand.
Laiola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raony Barcellos's cut is getting worse.
Laiola throws a series of punches but Barcellos avoids them all with ease.
Laiola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barcellos dives in and grabs Laiola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laiola pushes down on Barcellos's head and hops out.
Laiola thuds his right hand into Barcellos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laiola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barcellos backs up against the cage.
Laiola fails to land with a series of punches.
Barcellos fails with the takedown.
Barcellos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barcellos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laiola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laiola lands with a hook. Barcellos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laiola stalks Barcellos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barcellos's face. Barcellos staggers backwards, shaken.
Barcellos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laiola scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Laiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raony Barcellos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Laiola jabs Barcellos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barcellos shoots in for a takedown but Laiola shows good takedown defense.
Laiola keeps the fight on the outside.
Barcellos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laiola defends it nicely.
Barcellos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laiola to the mat! Laiola manages to get full guard.
Barcellos forces his way into half guard.
Laiola is looking to improve his position.
Laiola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barcellos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laiola keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laiola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barcellos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barcellos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laiola defending well though.
Barcellos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raony Barcellos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiola is trying to maintain the position but Barcellos is very close to passing his half guard.
Barcellos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcellos is trying to control. Laiola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barcellos walks into a straight right hand from Laiola.
Laiola's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laiola duly obliges.
Barcellos looks for a takedown but Laiola sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raony Barcellos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laiola cracks Barcellos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonardo Laiola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laiola lands a jab to the head.
Laiola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barcellos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laiola avoids it really well and circles away.
Laiola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barcellos's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcellos slips a jab and a cross from Laiola.
Laiola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barcellos walks into a jab.
Barcellos shoots in for a takedown but Laiola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laiola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barcellos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barcellos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laiola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laiola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Laiola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiola gets caught flat footed, as Barcellos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barcellos throws a big right hand that misses.
Barcellos tries to free his leg and advance position but Laiola is retaining full guard.
Laiola 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.
Barcellos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barcellos throwing strikes from guard but Laiola blocks nicely.
Barcellos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laiola is keeping the position for now.
Raony Barcellos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Laiola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barcellos stopping the sweep attempt from Laiola.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Laiola.
I've got Laiola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Laiola!
Leonardo Laiola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Cain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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154 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 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, Robert Cain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Faria rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.
Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucas Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Faria misses.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Faria shoots and misses
and Cain counters with a big head kick but Faria shrugs it off.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Faria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faria looks to land a combination but Cain avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Faria.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robert Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cain as he avoids it easily.
Cain tries to bum rush Faria with a series of wild strikes but Faria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain misses with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faria!
Cain misses with a leg kick
and Faria counters with a two punch combo.
Faria lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Cain connects with an inside leg kick.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Faria counters with a two punch combo.
Cain blocks a head kick by Faria.
Faria scores with a punch to the head.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Faria's head.
Faria tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick
and Cain counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain scores with a hook.
Faria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
Faria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cain tried to score with a low kick but Faria checks it.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Cain misses.
Faria misses with a wild combination.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Faria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faria tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Cain lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faria misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Faria dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cain back to the cage. Faria follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A chopping leg kick lands by Faria.
Faria avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain throws a low kick but Faria moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Faria. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Cain misses.
Faria clinches.
Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Faria misses.
Faria blocks a leg kick.
Faria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cain takes a shot to the head.
Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain avoids the head kick by Faria.
A leg kick checked by Faria.
Faria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cain swings for the body but Faria moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faria!
Cain tries a low kick but Faria avoids it.
Faria misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain is looking to chop away at Faria's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Cain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Faria.
Lucas Faria is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain stuffs the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Faria.
Faria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain throws a leg kick but Faria moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a leg kick but Faria moved away.
A low kick from Cain misses
and Faria counters with a head kick. That will keep Cain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cain connects with a solid leg kick.
Faria throws a combination that misses
and Cain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Faria is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faria!
Lucas Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria misses with a double jab.
Cain connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cain. Faria shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Lucas Faria will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Faria pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cain back to the cage. Faria follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Faria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Faria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Faria.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Faria.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faria throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain lands with an uppercut that bounces Faria off the cage and back into range.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain works over Faria's head and body with a nice combination.
Faria attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cain counters with a nice leg kick.
Faria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faria checks the leg kick.
Faria checks a leg kick nicely.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cain throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Cain only half commits.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a combination. Cain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Faria throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faria.
Cain throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Cain only half commits.
Faria is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Faria tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Faria throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cain misses with a low kick.
Faria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters with an outside leg kick.
Robert Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faria is out of range.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.
Cain throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Cain only half commits.
Cain looks to land a combination. Faria sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Faria blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faria throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
Lucas Faria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faria has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Faria!
A very excited looking Lucas Faria made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bilge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Bignog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Bilge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Bignog!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Bilge both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Bignog misses.
Bilge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bignog's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bilge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bignog is looking to escape.
Bilge not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilge tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bignog.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bignog wants to improve his position but Bilge is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyrone Bilge has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Bignog misses.
Donk. Bignog catches Bilge right on the button with a cross.
Bilge is rocked!
It looks like Tyrone Bilge has been cut.
Bignog throws out a loose jab but Bilge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Bilge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bilge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bilge fails with a takedown attempt.
Bignog ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bilge out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rio Bignog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrussel Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
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, Wrussel Wrestle!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrestle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Wrestle shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wrestle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrestle manages to avoid it.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Wrestle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hayes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hayes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrestle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestle trying to move into half guard but instead Hayes has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Wrestle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wrestle preventing the sweep.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Wrestle tries to pass.
Wrestle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrestle looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle connects with a couple of short punches.
Wrestle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayes wants to sweep here but Wrestle controlling him for the moment.
Hayes working for a triangle but Wrestle defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hayes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrestle looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wrestle wants to improve his position but instead Hayes has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle is refusing to be controlled, as Hayes sits in half guard.
Hayes seems to be working for a kimura but Wrestle defends the submission attempt.
Wrestle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayes.
Hayes wants to free his trapped foot but Wrestle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes wants to take a breather but Wrestle is having none of it.
Wrestle is trying to stand back up but Hayes is controlling him
Hayes is trying to control. Wrestle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Larry Hayes just wasn't active enough.
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrestle momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes takes a swing at Wrestle's ribcage but misses.
Wrestle avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Hayes 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.
Wrestle fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wrestle somewhat.
Hayes lands a left and a right that send Wrestle crashing to the mat, dazed. Hayes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Wrussel Wrestle has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes throws a series of punches but Wrestle moves out of range.
Wrestle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hayes grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wrestle takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hayes cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Hayes!
Larry Hayes 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between VW Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Ryan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, VW Polo!
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, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polo has Ryan in his guard.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Polo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Polo's legs - danger averted.
Polo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Polo is breathing heavily.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan gets to mount! Polo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ryan dominating with strikes here.
Ryan controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Ryan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan landing punches.
Polo is working to get back to half guard.
Polo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ryan working for a guillotine from mount but Polo is in no mood to give up.
Polo is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan is landing with some decent strikes but Polo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan cracks Polo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryan content just to control the position here.
Ryan landing shots from mount.
Ryan working for a guillotine from mount but Polo is in no mood to give up.
Polo is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan controlling from the full mount.
Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Polo is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Polo. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Polo!
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryan prevents Polo from getting the reversal.
Ryan controlling from mount.
Polo is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Polo tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Ryan controlling from mount.
Ryan landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Polo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan controlling from mount.
Polo is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ryan controlling from mount.
Matt Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan prevents Polo from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
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.
Ryan pushing down on Polo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Polo actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Polo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ryan controlling the pace for now.
Polo is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryan controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is landing with some decent strikes but Polo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Polo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Polo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Polo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ryan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Schill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbados Slim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barbados Slim!
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, Monty Schill!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schill shoots and misses
and Slim counters with a shoot takedown. Schill fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slim tries to free his leg and advance position but Schill is retaining full guard.
Schill wants to stand and escape but Slim is having none of it.
Slim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schill tries to strike from the bottom.
Schill is trying to hold Slim in close to prevent damage but Slim has managed to pass into half guard.
Schill wants to control but Slim passes into side.
Schill is looking to reverse the position.
Slim controlling the position from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schill is not content to let Slim control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schill is looking to regain half guard here but Slim keeps moving and retains side control.
Schill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schill taking a bit of punishment here - Slim scoring with strikes.
Schill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Slim controlling the position from side mount.
Slim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schill is looking to regain half guard here but Slim keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Slim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schill sneaks back into half guard.
Schill wants to improve his position but Slim is controlling well.
Slim is looking to take a break and control but Schill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Slim 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.
Schill trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Barbados Slim wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schill throws a leg kick
and Slim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schill manages to avoid it.
Schill clobbers Slim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schill misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Slim there.
Slim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schill fails with the takedown
and Slim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schill moves out of range of the strikes.
Slim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schill throws a head kick that misses.
Schill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slim counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbados Slim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Schill.
Slim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schill manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slim moves away.
Slim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slim but Slim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schill.
Monty Schill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schill lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Slim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barbados Slim will probably get the nod.
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.
Slim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schill gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Schill stalls from top position.
Slim is looking for a sweep.
Slim manages to get back to half guard.
Schill trying to control the pace.
Barbados Slim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schill has Slim in his guard.
Slim trying to control the position from guard on top but Schill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schill trying to control the position.
Slim wants to pass the guard but Schill is keeping the position.
Slim won't allow Schill to sweep him here.
Slim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schill's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slim is thwarting Schill's attempts to control the position.
Schill is refusing to be controlled, as Slim sits in half guard.
Schill trying to hold on to Slim's head to control him but Slim postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slim trying to pass the guard but Schill defending well.
Slim is taking a breather. Schill 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.
Slim wants to free his trapped foot but Schill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schill misses with a low kick as Slim jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schill gets caught flat footed, as Slim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schill keeping moving, preventing Slim from controlling successfully.
Slim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slim is one step ahead there.
Slim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schill is looking to stand up but Slim isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barbados Slim.
Schill misses with the combination.
Schill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slim counters with a right hand to the body.
Slim gets caught flat footed, as Schill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schill won't allow Slim to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slim looking for a guillotine here but Schill defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slim keeping moving, preventing Schill from controlling successfully.
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 Barbados Slim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Schill tries to land a leg kick but Slim saw it coming and moves away.
Slim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schill tries for a takedown but Slim circles away easily
and Slim counters with a shoot takedown. Schill fights it but they end up in guard.
Slim trying to control the position from guard on top but Schill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schill throwing short punches from the bottom.
Schill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schill wants to sweep here but Slim controlling him for the moment.
Slim distracts Schill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schill looking for a sweep. Not yet Schill, not yet.
Slim tries to free his leg and advance position but Schill is retaining full guard.
Schill keeping moving, preventing Slim from controlling successfully.
Schill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slim drops back looking for a leg! Schill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schill manages to kick Slim off! Slim jumps back into Schill's guard.
Slim trying to control the position from guard on top but Schill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slim blocks a head kick by Schill.
Slim walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schill throws a right hand that misses
and Slim counters with a left and a right that stings Schill.
Slim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schill seems keen to control Slim's posture.
Schill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slim postures up.
Slim won't allow Schill to sweep him here.
Slim wants to control from the top but Schill keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Monty Schill wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slim blocks a head kick by Schill.
Schill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schill quickly recovers to half guard.
Slim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slim is thwarting Schill's attempts to control the position.
Slim slows the pace down in half guard.
Slim trying to mount his opponent but Schill defends it.
Slim is trying to control. Schill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slim is pressing down on Schill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schill is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barbados Slim just wasn't active enough.
Schill misses with a head kick.
Barbados Slim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schill striking off his back but it's not causing Slim any problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slim is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Monty Schill wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbados Slim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbados Slim!
Post fight, Barbados Slim stared into the camera and said 'get on your knees and suck it while i smoke this skunky bong mother FUCKERS!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Shleifer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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31
215 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shleifer closes the distance and clinches.
Shleifer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer dodges an elbow strike from Shewmaker.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Shewmaker blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Shewmaker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shleifer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
Shewmaker missing with knees to the body.
Shewmaker fails to pull guard.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
Shewmaker tries to stall but Shleifer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shleifer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Shewmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shewmaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer looking to throw knees to the head but Shewmaker is blocking nicely.
Shewmaker managing to block the knees to the body from Shleifer.
Shewmaker pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shleifer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shewmaker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shleifer is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Shleifer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Shewmaker! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Shewmaker!
Frank Shewmaker 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Henric Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen comes into the arena with Sultans Of Swing blaring out of the sound system. Sthowp has chosen Blind Guardian - Into the Storn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henric Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sthawy Sthowp!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersen did well to prevent Sthowp getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen punching from the bottom.
Andersen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sthowp seems to be working for a kimura but Andersen defends the submission attempt.
Andersen is trying to maintain the position but Sthowp is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sthowp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersen's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andersen gets back to full guard.
Andersen looking for a guillotine here but Sthowp defends easily.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sthowp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sthowp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sthowp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sthowp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sthowp prevents Andersen from getting back to his feet.
Sthowp trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sthowp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersen's head.
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.
Andersen is looking for a triangle but Sthowp pushes his legs off easily.
Andersen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sthowp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sthowp scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sthowp.
Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sthowp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sthowp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersen striking off his back but it's not causing Sthowp any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Sthowp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sthowp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sthowp has managed to get both his arms back between Andersen's legs - danger averted.
Sthowp throws a big elbow that misses.
Sthowp lands a couple of elbows.
Andersen is looking to stand back up but Sthowp counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andersen.
Sthowp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andersen is refusing to be controlled, as Sthowp sits in half guard.
Andersen is trying to stand.
Andersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Sthowp.
Sthowp winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sthowp lands strikes from half guard.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sthowp trying to control the pace.
Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen trying to control but Sthowp postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sthowp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andersen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sthowp pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sthawy Sthowp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sthowp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sthowp clinches up with Andersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Sthowp can't find room to land a body shot as Andersen controls the action.
Andersen prevents a body shot from Sthowp.
Andersen letting Sthowp take a breather here.
Andersen drags the fight down to the ground.
Sthowp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersen's head.
Sthowp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andersen's head.
Sthowp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sthowp wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sthowp is aware though and is defending well.
Sthowp postures up.
Andersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sthawy Sthowp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sthowp works over Andersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sthowp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andersen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sthowp is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andersen.
Andersen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is working Andersen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sthowp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sthowp is looking to take a break and control but Andersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sthowp throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sthowp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersen keeps working.
Andersen looking for a sweep but Sthowp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sthowp trying to control but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen wants to hold on but Sthowp pushes him away.
Andersen taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sthowp landing punches.
Sthowp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sthowp avoids the attempt from Andersen to control.
Andersen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sthowp. What's that going to do exactly?
Andersen working to try and regain half guard.
Sthowp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andersen looks a forlorn figure.
Andersen wants to hold on but Sthowp pushes him away.
Sthowp looking to control but Andersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sthowp lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sthowp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sthowp is landing with some decent strikes but Andersen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sthowp lands a big shot there that rocks Andersen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sthowp punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sthowp with the ground and pound from mount.
Sthowp scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sthowp avoids the attempt from Andersen to control.
Andersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sthowp trying to control the action but Andersen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sthowp is thwarting Andersen's attempts to control the position.
Sthowp is nestled in close to Andersen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sthawy Sthowp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sthowp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sthawy Sthowp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen rushes Sthowp and presses him up against the cage.
Andersen decides to pull guard.
Andersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp throws a big elbow that misses.
Sthowp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sthowp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sthowp postures up in Andersen's guard and throws a big left but Andersen blocks it.
Sthowp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersen's head.
Andersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Sthowp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sthowp cracks Andersen with a solid left hand.
Andersen is looking for a triangle but Sthowp pushes his legs off easily.
Andersen looking for a guillotine here but Sthowp defends easily.
Andersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sthowp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sthowp lands a couple of digs.
Sthowp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sthowp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp lands a couple of elbows.
Andersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sthowp is aware though and is defending well.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp is in close to Andersen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Andersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sthowp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sthowp 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.
Sthowp cracks Andersen with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sthowp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sthowp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp distracts Andersen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sthowp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sthowp throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersen has control of Sthowp's left arm, preventing Sthowp from doing any damage.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Sthowp from controlling successfully.
Andersen looking to control.
Andersen looking for a guillotine here but Sthowp defends easily.
Andersen tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp passes Andersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersen is trying to stand up here but Sthowp is controlling him well.
Andersen tries to get to full guard but Sthowp has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sthowp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sthowp passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sthowp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sthowp with shots to the head and body - Andersen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sthowp is landing with some decent strikes but Andersen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sthawy Sthowp really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sthowp is looking to clinch.
Sthowp tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andersen pushes Sthowp up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersen breaks the clinch.
Andersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sthowp. Sthowp gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersen moves into the clinch.
Andersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sthowp fails to pull guard.
Andersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sthowp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen rushes Sthowp and presses him up against the cage.
Andersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sthowp pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Sthowp with that takedown attempt.
Henric Andersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sthawy Sthowp.
Sthowp fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sthowp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sthowp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sthowp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is looking to stall here but Andersen recovers full guard.
Andersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersen is trying to work for a kimura but Sthowp is defending well.
Sthowp trying to control but Andersen postures up.
Andersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is trying to maintain the position but Andersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sthowp is pressing down on Andersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersen wants to get up but he can't break Sthowp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andersen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sthowp, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp jabs Andersen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sthowp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersen circles away.
Andersen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sthowp.
Sthowp tries for a takedown but Andersen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sthowp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Andersen clinches with his opponent.
Sthowp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sthowp scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sthowp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersen's efforts to push away.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Henric Andersen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sthowp tries to clinch but Andersen moves out of range.
Sthowp gets tackled into the cage by Andersen. Andersen maintains the clinch.
Sthowp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sthowp shoots in but no luck this time.
Sthowp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sthowp misses with a takedown attempt - Andersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sthowp drives through with a takedown into Andersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sthowp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Andersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sthowp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen keeping full guard, as Sthowp tries to pass.
Sthowp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sthowp throwing strikes but missing.
Andersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sthowp defends it easily.
Sthowp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sthowp!
Andersen looking to isolate an arm here. Sthowp doesn't see it coming and as Andersen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Andersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henric Andersen!
Henric Andersen is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Henric Andersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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