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KOR 107 - Bushido II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Trace!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gailfus takes one to the side of the head.
Trace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jesus Trace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Trace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gailfus is rocked!
Trace leaves Gailfus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trace lands a lovely overhand right.
Gailfus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Gailfus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Trace as Gailfus shoots in.
Gailfus seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trace scores with a body shot.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trace lands a big shot that drops Gailfus! Can he finish him?
Trace passes Gailfus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trace in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gailfus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Trace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Trace!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pasha Dasari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plinio Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasari comes to the cage accompanied by Stinkfist. Pasha Dasari could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Plinio Gomes's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pasha Dasari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Plinio Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dasari moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Gomes goes down! Can Dasari finish him!?
Gomes is rocked!
It looks like Plinio Gomes has been cut.
Dasari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomes is still in real trouble! Can Dasari finish him?
Gomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dasari.
Gomes seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to stand up but Dasari is controlling him.
Dasari throws a big right hand that misses.
Dasari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dasari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomes wants to get back to his feet but Dasari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dasari lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dasari trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dasari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Dasari from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasari lands a couple of elbows.
Dasari stops Gomes from standing up.
Dasari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Dasari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dasari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dasari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dasari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomes wants to get back to his feet but Dasari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dasari moves out of range as Gomes throws a body kick.
Gomes stuffs the takedown attempt from Dasari. Dasari gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Dasari misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dasari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dasari.
Gomes looks gassed!
Gomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dasari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Dasari passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dasari connects with a nice short shot to Gomes's temple.
Gomes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dasari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dasari is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dasari.
Gomes is looking to get back to is feet but Dasari passes into side control.
Dasari lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Dasari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dasari cracks Gomes with a big elbow.
Dasari scoring with punches and elbows.
Gomes taking a bit of punishment here - Dasari scoring with strikes.
Dasari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dasari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dasari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gomes tries to escape but Dasari is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasari grinds an elbow into Gomes's temple.
Dasari lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gomes striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dasari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes taking a bit of punishment here - Dasari scoring with strikes.
Dasari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Dasari working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dasari creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dasari scores with punches from side control.
Dasari lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Dasari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Plinio Gomes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomes throws a head kick but Dasari moves out of range.
Dasari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomes throws out the jab.
Dasari throws a leg kick which misses Gomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomes tries to avoid it.
Dasari throws a front kick that sends Gomes stumbling back into the cage.
Pasha Dasari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dasari throws a shot to the body.
Gomes drops his hands momentarily and Dasari needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Gomes just on the top of the head. Gomes drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Gomes - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pasha Dasari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ontlogy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manliest shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva wants to improve his position but Manliest is controlling well.
Manliest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Manliest eventually gives up the hold.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manliest is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manliest to get the leverage.
Manliest wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Manliest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manliest is looking for a kimura here.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Manliest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manliest 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.
Manliest wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Manliest has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manliest circles away.
Manliest bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manliest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Manliest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manliest swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manliest's guard.
Manliest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manliest is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Manliest defends the submission attempt.
Manliest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Manliest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manliest!
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Manliest is in no mood to give up.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Manliest is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Manliest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva is thwarting Manliest's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manliest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manliest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manliest looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manliest is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Manliest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Manliest!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fist Steelneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Bergkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergkamp has chosen The Dennis Bergkamp Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fist Steelneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Bergkamp!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergkamp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steelneck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergkamp misses with the combination.
Steelneck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergkamp.
Bergkamp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steelneck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergkamp.
A head kick misses from Bergkamp.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steelneck.
Steelneck scores with a takedown into Bergkamp's guard.
Bergkamp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steelneck is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelneck with a nice head shot there.
Steelneck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergkamp is keeping the position for now.
Bergkamp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steelneck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergkamp keeping moving, preventing Steelneck from controlling successfully.
Steelneck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bergkamp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steelneck, into his guard.
Bergkamp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bergkamp ducks under a wild hook from Steelneck.
Bergkamp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steelneck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fist Steelneck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergkamp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bergkamp fails to land with a series of punches.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bergkamp sprawls well. Bergkamp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steelneck gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergkamp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steelneck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dennis Bergkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Bergkamp as Steelneck shoots in.
Bergkamp cracks Steelneck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steelneck shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Bergkamp misses.
Bergkamp scores with a jab.
Bergkamp swinging wildly here.
Bergkamp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergkamp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steelneck circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Bergkamp as Steelneck shoots in.
Steelneck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steelneck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bergkamp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bergkamp cracks Steelneck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steelneck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergkamp's waist but Bergkamp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steelneck off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bergkamp.
Bergkamp thuds his right hand into Steelneck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergkamp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steelneck dodges the punch combination from Bergkamp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergkamp lunges at Steelneck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steelneck's hand.
Steelneck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bergkamp is trying to stand.
Bergkamp is refusing to be controlled, as Steelneck sits in half guard.
Steelneck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bergkamp defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steelneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergkamp pushes Steelneck off looking to stand but Steelneck dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelneck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steelneck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steelneck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergkamp lands with an uppercut that bounces Steelneck off the cage and back into rage.
Bergkamp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steelneck.
Steelneck shoots in but no luck this time.
Steelneck shoots in and drives through. Bergkamp sprawls well.
Bergkamp throws a nice looking combination but Steelneck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bergkamp throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Bergkamp dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steelneck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergkamp.
Bergkamp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bergkamp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergkamp lands with a right hand.
Steelneck avoids a kick to the body.
Fist Steelneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bergkamp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergkamp motions for Steelneck to come forward. Bergkamp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steelneck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergkamp defends it nicely.
Steelneck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fist Steelneck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergkamp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steelneck shoots in but Bergkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bergkamp throws a shot to the body.
Steelneck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bergkamp did well to prevent Steelneck getting side control.
Steelneck trying to mount his opponent but Bergkamp defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergkamp tries to kick Steelneck off but Steelneck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steelneck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bergkamp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bergkamp pushes Steelneck off looking to stand but Steelneck dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steelneck is looking to stall here but Bergkamp recovers full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bergkamp stuffs the takedown.
Bergkamp misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Bergkamp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bergkamp.
Bergkamp throws a body punch but Steelneck moves out of range.
Bergkamp's corner calls for a 1-2. Bergkamp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bergkamp scores with a shot to the body.
Steelneck dodges the punch combination from Bergkamp.
Bergkamp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steelneck slips a jab from Bergkamp.
Bergkamp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steelneck.
Steelneck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergkamp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steelneck throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bergkamp works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bergkamp is staying active underneath Steelneck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergkamp is trying to stand up here but Steelneck is controlling him well.
Steelneck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bergkamp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steelneck.
Steelneck thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steelneck wants to control from the top but Bergkamp keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Steelneck with that takedown attempt.
Steelneck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bergkamp tries to avoid it but Steelneck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bergkamp to the ground. Bergkamp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt.
Bergkamp lands the left hand.
Bergkamp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bergkamp sprawls well. Bergkamp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steelneck gets slowly back to his feet.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergkamp but Bergkamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bergkamp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steelneck.
Steelneck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bergkamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steelneck.
Steelneck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bergkamp sprawls well. Bergkamp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steelneck gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Bergkamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bergkamp throws a head kick that misses.
Steelneck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergkamp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bergkamp misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergkamp stuffs the takedown.
Bergkamp looks to land a combination but Steelneck avoids it well.
Bergkamp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steelneck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fist Steelneck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steelneck walks into a stiff left hand from Bergkamp.
Bergkamp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steelneck circles away quickly and effectively.
Steelneck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steelneck takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Bergkamp as Steelneck shoots in.
Steelneck looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steelneck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bergkamp wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergkamp is staying active underneath Steelneck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steelneck with the ground and pound but Bergkamp uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steelneck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bergkamp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steelneck, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergkamp tries to stand but Steelneck is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steelneck has control of Bergkamp's left arm, preventing Bergkamp from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steelneck 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.
Bergkamp wants to get up but he can't break Steelneck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steelneck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bergkamp!
Steelneck has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bergkamp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fist Steelneck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Mantiega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Apocalypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantiega comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Pedro Mantiega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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277 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Mantiega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobcat Apocalypse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apocalypse takes a swing at Mantiega's ribcage but misses.
Apocalypse tries to clinch up but Mantiega circles away and keeps his distance.
Apocalypse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Mantiega.
Mantiega swats away the attempt to clinch by Apocalypse.
Mantiega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apocalypse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mantiega throws a combination. Apocalypse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantiega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apocalypse on the side of the head.
Apocalypse swinging wildly here.
Mantiega keeps the fight on the outside.
Apocalypse tries to close the distance and clinch but Mantiega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apocalypse misses with a combination
and Mantiega counters with a straight right hand.
Apocalypse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mantiega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Apocalypse misses.
Apocalypse wants to clinch
and Mantiega counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apocalypse wants to clinch but Mantiega slips to the side
and Mantiega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantiega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Apocalypse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apocalypse tries to clinch
and Mantiega counters with a body kick that stops Apocalypse in his tracks momentarily.
Bobcat Apocalypse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mantiega, right into the meat.
Apocalypse stuffs the takedown.
Apocalypse wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Apocalypse wants to clinch but Mantiega slips to the side
and Mantiega counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Mantiega.
Mantiega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Apocalypse's guard.
Mantiega wants to control from the top but Apocalypse keeps moving.
Apocalypse has his hands on Mantiega's head, controlling the position.
Apocalypse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantiega. 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.
Mantiega wants to control from the top but Apocalypse keeps moving.
Mantiega looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantiega is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Apocalypse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Apocalypse has escaped and now he's on top!
Apocalypse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mantiega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apocalypse has managed to get both his arms back between Mantiega's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantiega is trying to control the position but Apocalypse postures up.
Mantiega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Apocalypse has passed into half guard!
Mantiega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Apocalypse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mantiega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apocalypse has managed to get both his arms back between Mantiega's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apocalypse trying to control but Mantiega is working from the bottom.
Mantiega wants to sweep here but Apocalypse controlling him for the moment.
Mantiega working for a triangle but Apocalypse defends it easily.
Apocalypse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Mantiega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Apocalypse tries to clinch but Mantiega moves away
and Apocalypse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apocalypse is looking to clinch.
Mantiega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Apocalypse is looking to improve his position.
Mantiega trying to control from half guard but Apocalypse is working away.
Mantiega uses his free foot to push down on Apocalypse's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Apocalypse.
Mantiega moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Apocalypse has worked his arm free - good work by Apocalypse!
Mantiega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantiega happy to just control the position for now.
Mantiega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mantiega wants to control for a moment but Apocalypse uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mantiega wants to take a breather but Apocalypse is having none of it.
Mantiega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Apocalypse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mantiega is pressing down on Apocalypse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Apocalypse is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apocalypse is looking for a sweep. Mantiega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mantiega is looking to advance position but Apocalypse won't allow it.
Apocalypse is refusing to be controlled, as Mantiega sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mantiega throws a leg kick but Apocalypse moved away.
Apocalypse wants to clinch
and Mantiega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Apocalypse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apocalypse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mantiega counters with a nice uppercut.
Apocalypse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mantiega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantiega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Apocalypse sprawls well initially but Mantiega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mantiega stalling away here and it's allowed Apocalypse to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mantiega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mantiega trying to control the position from guard on top but Apocalypse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiega throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Mantiega dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mantiega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Apocalypse throws a lazy head kick
and Mantiega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mantiega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mantiega has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Apocalypse defend it? Mantiega steps over the head and cranks it - Apocalypse is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mantiega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Mantiega!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bimbo Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr.. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
205 lbs
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211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bimbo Slide!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox swinging wildly here.
Slide misses with a leg kick.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slide is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
It looks like Bimbo Slide has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slide sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.
Slide falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slide misses with a combination
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Bimbo Slide's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox scores with a jab to the body.
Slide looks gassed!
Slide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fox looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.
Slide lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slide misses with a double jab
and Fox counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fox lands in his opponent's guard.
Fox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slide, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a lovely overhand right.
Slide lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slide tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slide does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slide moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slide tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fox is able to avoid easily.
Slide throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Slide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fox counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Bimbo Slide's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Slide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fox was well out of range. Poor timing from Slide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slide's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch combination from Slide misses.
Slide throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slide keeps the fight on the outside.
Slide lands a head kick!
Slide misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Slide misses the target.
Slide misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fox, pushing him back against the cage.
Slide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fox shoots in but no luck this time.
Slide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bimbo Slide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Fox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Brian Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Slide misses.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slide circles away quickly and effectively.
Slide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slide falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Fox blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Slide misses.
Fox throws a hook but Slide blocks it.
Slide finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fox looks to land a combination but Slide avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Slide moved out of range.
Slide fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Fox misses its intended target.
Slide throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slide connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slide's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Slide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox counters with a crisp one two that drops Slide! Fox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slide to his feet! Slide is in big trouble!
Fox leaves Slide with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fox.
Bimbo Slide's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bimbo Slide's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Fox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euclides Cunhha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunhha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Raimundus - Eu quero ver o oco. Tommy Struker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Euclides Cunhha's chin.
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221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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204 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euclides Cunhha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Struker.
Cunhha doesn't manage to clinch there - Struker circles away.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Cunhha tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Cunhha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Euclides Cunhha has been cut.
Cunhha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Struker as he jumps to the side.
Struker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cunhha's head backwards.
Cunhha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Struker defends it nicely.
Cunhha looks gassed!
Struker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cunhha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunhha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Struker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunhha somewhat.
Tommy Struker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euclides Cunhha.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Cunhha tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Cunhha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cunhha is still on wobbly legs! Can Struker finish him?
Struker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cunhha seems to have recovered his senses.
Struker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Struker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cunhha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cunhha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Struker thumps Cunhha with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Struker - that will leave a mark!
Struker throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker throws a shot to the body.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Cunhha tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Cunhha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Struker works Cunhha's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Struker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struker lands a big head kick that sends Cunhha tumbling to the mat! Struker takes a step backwards and waves Cunhha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Struker feints a jab and as Cunhha dips his head, Struker unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cunhha right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cunhha falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Struker smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Struker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Gorvinskichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorvinskichev has chosen New Noise as his entrance music. Steve Gorvinskichev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mandla Bangizwe's chin.
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Gorvinskichev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangizwe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorvinskichev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bangizwe moves away from the strike by Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev misses with a hook.
Bangizwe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gorvinskichev checks it well.
Gorvinskichev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bangizwe counters with a low kick, right behind Gorvinskichev 's knee.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorvinskichev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bangizwe counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Steve Gorvinskichev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangizwe lands a head kick!
Gorvinskichev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangizwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorvinskichev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangizwe throws a solid leg kick but Gorvinskichev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev throws a hook but Bangizwe blocks it.
Gorvinskichev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangizwe can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but Gorvinskichev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorvinskichev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking body kick.
Gorvinskichev looks gassed!
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangizwe lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Bangizwe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Gorvinskichev moved away.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangizwe swings for the body but Gorvinskichev moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangizwe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe clinches up against the cage.
Gorvinskichev tries to pull guard but Bangizwe holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorvinskichev drops back down to his feet.
Bangizwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gorvinskichev walks away with a smile on his face. Bangizwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gorvinskichev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorvinskichev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangizwe circles away.
A slow jab from Gorvinskichev misses its intended target.
Bangizwe scores with a leg kick.
Gorvinskichev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorvinskichev misses with a combination
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Gorvinskichev down with leg kicks.
Bangizwe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gorvinskichev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bangizwe - the referee stops the clock and Gorvinskichev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bangizwe. Gorvinskichev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe lands with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Steve Gorvinskichev's cut even more.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe dodges the punch combination from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangizwe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gorvinskichev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bangizwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gorvinskichev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gorvinskichev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangizwe counters with a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe pushes Gorvinskichev away with a front kick.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gorvinskichev misses with a double jab.
Gorvinskichev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gorvinskichev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangizwe moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Gorvinskichev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gorvinskichev throws a right and a left that Bangizwe avoids nicely.
Gorvinskichev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bangizwe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorvinskichev somewhat.
A punch combination from Gorvinskichev misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bangizwe. Gorvinskichev shrugs it off though.
Bangizwe moves into the clinch.
Bangizwe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorvinskichev is defending well for now.
Bangizwe manages to pull guard.
Gorvinskichev trying to control but Bangizwe is working from the bottom.
Bangizwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorvinskichev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorvinskichev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorvinskichev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bangizwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bangizwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gorvinskichev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bangizwe's head.
Gorvinskichev wants to control from the top but Bangizwe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorvinskichev is aware though and is defending well.
Bangizwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorvinskichev can do to turn this around?
Gorvinskichev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gorvinskichev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorvinskichev wants to control from the top but Bangizwe keeps moving.
Gorvinskichev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bangizwe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gorvinskichev, into his guard.
Bangizwe wants to control from the top but Gorvinskichev keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe 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.
Gorvinskichev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangizwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorvinskichev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorvinskichev trying to strike off his back.
Bangizwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorvinskichev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorvinskichev controls Bangizwe momentarily but Bangizwe frees himself.
Gorvinskichev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
Gorvinskichev shoots in for a takedown but Bangizwe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorvinskichev throws a series of punches but Bangizwe moves out of range.
Gorvinskichev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandla Bangizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandla Bangizwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev throws a right hand that Bangizwe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangizwe also avoids with ease.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Gorvinskichev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Gorvinskichev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gorvinskichev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bangizwe counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangizwe scores with a head kick.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gorvinskichev doesn't seem bothered though.
Bangizwe scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangizwe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev blocks a jab.
Gorvinskichev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bangizwe fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorvinskichev in the body.
Bangizwe looks to throw the jab but Gorvinskichev is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev with a nice cross.
Gorvinskichev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bangizwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gorvinskichev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The cut above Steve Gorvinskichev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe lands a head kick!
Steve Gorvinskichev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangizwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorvinskichev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangizwe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorvinskichev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bangizwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangizwe can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorvinskichev's knee momentarily.
Bangizwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorvinskichev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bangizwe scores with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe throws a head kick but Gorvinskichev moves out of range.
Gorvinskichev tries for a takedown but Bangizwe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gorvinskichev 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.
Bangizwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorvinskichev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev throws a combination that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a solid body kick.
Crunch! Bangizwe slams his shin into Gorvinskichev's torso.
Bangizwe throws the left hand but Gorvinskichev avoids the punch easily.
Gorvinskichev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangizwe manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangizwe lands with a kick to the temple. Gorvinskichev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mandla Bangizwe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve Gorvinskichev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Gorvinskichev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mandla Bangizwe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn comes into the arena with The Search for the Holy Grail blaring out of the sound system. Silva has chosen Wild Boyz as his entrance music. Arjan Boudewijn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlton Silva's chin.
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arjan Boudewijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boudewijn doesn't seem phased though.
Boudewijn checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Arjan Boudewijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries a low kick but Boudewijn avoids it.
Boudewijn dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Boudewijn's head and hops out.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boudewijn jumps guard but Silva stands there with Boudewijn around his waist. Boudewijn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boudewijn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Boudewijn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Boudewijn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudewijn throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudewijn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudewijn gets the takedown into side control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Boudewijn drags him back down.
Silva is not content to let Boudewijn control the position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Boudewijn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Boudewijn.
Boudewijn is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boudewijn.
Sloppy strikes there by Boudewijn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Boudewijn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boudewijn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boudewijn trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Boudewijn tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boudewijn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boudewijn staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlton Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Boudewijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudewijn. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudewijn throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudewijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Boudewijn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Boudewijn.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudewijn throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Boudewijn throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boudewijn.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Arjan Boudewijn has been cut.
Silva tests Boudewijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Boudewijn in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudewijn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Boudewijn blocks it.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Boudewijn in his tracks for a moment.
Boudewijn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Silva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arjan Boudewijn's cut is getting worse.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Boudewijn blocks it.
Boudewijn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boudewijn's defenses.
Arjan Boudewijn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boudewijn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boudewijn blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Boudewijn tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Boudewijn takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Boudewijn blocks an elbow strike.
Boudewijn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boudewijn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Boudewijn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boudewijn avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boudewijn's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boudewijn's face.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Boudewijn won't want to take too many of those.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Boudewijn in his tracks for a moment.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boudewijn is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Boudewijn working hard to break the clinch.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boudewijn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Boudewijn tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boudewijn is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Boudewijn blocks it.
Boudewijn manages to break the clinch.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boudewijn throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boudewijn's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva rushes Boudewijn and presses him up against the cage.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva prevents Boudewijn from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boudewijn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boudewijn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boudewijn is trying to break free.
Boudewijn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Boudewijn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudewijn dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boudewijn's brow.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boudewijn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Boudewijn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arjan Boudewijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Boudewijn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudewijn blocks a leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Boudewijn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudewijn.
Boudewijn thows a body shot but no joy.
Boudewijn misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Boudewijn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boudewijn blocks a head kick by Silva.
Boudewijn tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boudewijn avoids it.
Boudewijn is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Boudewijn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Boudewijn in his tracks for a moment.
Arjan Boudewijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boudewijn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva prevents Boudewijn from breaking the clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Boudewijn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boudewijn managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Boudewijn is blocking nicely.
Boudewijn is trying to break free.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boudewijn.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Boudewijn won't want to take too many of those.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boudewijn tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boudewijn tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Boudewijn drops back down to his feet.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Boudewijn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva has Boudewijn pressed against the cage, preventing Boudewijn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boudewijn's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Boudewijn pulls guard.
Boudewijn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Boudewijn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudewijn working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boudewijn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boudewijn is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Boudewijn is controlling the position.
Boudewijn is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva is fighting to break Boudewijn's control of his arms but Boudewijn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boudewijn looking to control but Silva passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boudewijn has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, F**king Hostile. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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308 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herman Holmes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jabba Hutt!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Nice defenses there by Hutt.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Hutt moved out of range.
Hutt tries to score with a low kick but Holmes moves his leg out of the way.
Hutt shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Hutt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hutt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hutt trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt working away.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes dodges the ground and pound from Hutt.
Hutt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hutt throwing strikes but Holmes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Holmes decides to stand back up.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutt.
Hutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holmes is trying to defend but Hutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt working Holmes over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hutt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hutt.
Hutt seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hutt passes to side control.
Hutt controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Hutt keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes wants to control but Hutt postures up.
Hutt working the head and body with strikes.
Hutt working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Hutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Hutt is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba Hutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Hutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutt manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hutt is defended easily by Holmes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hutt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutt.
Hutt moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Herman Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Herman Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutt is just out of range.
Hutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Hutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Jabba Hutt has been cut.
Holmes misses with a hook. Hutt ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt slips under a jab.
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Hutt.
Hutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Herman Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Holmes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hutt tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Holmes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jabba Hutt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Hutt tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes misses with a looping left.
Hutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Hutt avoids the body shot from Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Hutt shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes is pulling down on Hutt's head to control his posture.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hutt wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Hutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
Hutt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hutt postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hutt shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Hutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herman Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba Hutt.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes takes a swing at Hutt's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes moves out of range of the body kick.
Hutt dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Hutt's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Hutt avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hutt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Hutt ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jabba Hutt just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jabba Hutt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes throws a body punch but Hutt moves out of range.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hutt.
Hutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutt shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutt circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hutt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hutt.
Hutt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hutt passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is not content to let Hutt control the position.
Holmes keeping hold of Hutt's head, controlling as best he can.
Hutt is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Holmes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hutt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes taking a bit of punishment here - Hutt scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holmes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Holmes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hutt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holmes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hutt is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Hutt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba Hutt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jabba Hutt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holmes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hutt backs up against the cage.
Hutt fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the body from Holmes misses
and Hutt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutt punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
Hutt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hutt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hutt is landing with some decent strikes but Holmes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hutt looking to ground and pound but Holmes is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holmes has worked his arm free - good work by Holmes!
Holmes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hutt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hutt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hutt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hutt throws a strike but Holmes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Herman Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jabba Hutt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutt wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hutt tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Hutt stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Hutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hutt advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jabba Hutt.
I think Hutt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jabba Hutt!
Jabba Hutt is the new super heavyweight champion!
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