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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima's entrance music is Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. A fine choice. Andrei Shleifer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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202 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ijima is defended easily by Shleifer.
Ijima tries for a takedown but Shleifer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shleifer tries to clinch but Ijima moves out of range.
Ijima blocks a head kick by Shleifer.
Ijima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shleifer pinned against the cage. Shleifer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer moves into range and clinches up with Ijima.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ijima is trying to drag Shleifer to the mat but Shleifer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ijima is looking for a takedown.
Ijima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shleifer to keep the fight standing.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ichi Ijima has been cut.
Ijima tries to pull guard but Shleifer holds him up against the cage and eventually Ijima drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shleifer misses with a knee strike.
Shleifer misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ijima blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Shleifer to work.
Ijima jumps guard but Shleifer stands there with Ijima around his waist. Ijima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Shleifer.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ijima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shleifer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ijima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shleifer walks away with a smile on his face. Ijima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shleifer cracks Ijima with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ijima tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shleifer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ijima is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Shleifer!
Andrei Shleifer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov misses with a straight right.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeynalabdinov which made him look bad.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeynalabdinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a head kick.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zeynalabdinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Zeynalabdinov struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeynalabdinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeynalabdinov is working hard here to advance position.
Patterson working the head with strikes.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep.
Patterson controls the position.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain half guard here but Patterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Patterson controlling the position from side mount.
Zeynalabdinov gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson controlling the action here.
Patterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeynalabdinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back.
Patterson trying to control the action but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to stand.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeynalabdinov keeps working.
Patterson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zeynalabdinov taking some punishment here, with Patterson in his half guard.
Patterson is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pete Patterson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Patterson throws a series of strikes that have Zeynalabdinov backpedaling.
Pete Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Zeynalabdinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zeynalabdinov avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeynalabdinov as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Zeynalabdinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Patterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Zeynalabdinov. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Zeynalabdinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeynalabdinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Zeynalabdinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeynalabdinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Zeynalabdinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Zeynalabdinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Zeynalabdinov wants to slow Patterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeynalabdinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeynalabdinov throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson shoots for a takedown but Zeynalabdinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patterson controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov gets back to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Patterson has passed into half guard!
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zeynalabdinov is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Patterson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Patterson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Patterson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zeynalabdinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zeynalabdinov defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to stand back up but Patterson is controlling him
Ground and pound from Patterson.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to control Patterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeynalabdinov avoid being mounted?
Patterson prevents Zeynalabdinov from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to control Patterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeynalabdinov avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Patterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zeynalabdinov's head.
Zeynalabdinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Zeynalabdinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to chop away at Patterson's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeynalabdinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zeynalabdinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson closes the distance but Zeynalabdinov moves to the side
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson stuns Zeynalabdinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeynalabdinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pete Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zeynalabdinov struggling a bit here.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to improve his position.
Patterson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zeynalabdinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeynalabdinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zeynalabdinov.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeynalabdinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov working a defensive guard but Patterson passes into half guard.
Patterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Zeynalabdinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Patterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zeynalabdinov actively working from the bottom here.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Patterson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control here.
Patterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov has his hands clasped together around Patterson's back. He's all about the action.
Patterson content to control rather than advance.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Zeynalabdinov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeynalabdinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patterson controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeynalabdinov keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Patterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Pete Patterson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Pete Patterson!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Pete Patterson!
Pete Patterson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Pete Patterson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Materazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfredo Cacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cacho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uee_mcxvrw&feature=related. Marco Materazzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marco Materazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Cacho!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materazzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Marco Materazzi has been cut.
Materazzi avoids a kick to the body.
Materazzi blocks a head kick by Cacho.
Materazzi blocks a jab.
Cacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materazzi.
Materazzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Cacho misses
and Materazzi counters with a series of strikes. Cacho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Materazzi does no damage.
Materazzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cacho swings widly with a right hand
and Materazzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Cacho. Those never looked like landing.
Cacho looks for the body kick but Materazzi saw that one coming.
Crunch! Cacho slams his shin into Materazzi's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materazzi scores with a jab. Cacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Materazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cacho misses with a body shot.
Cacho tries to bum rush Materazzi with a series of wild strikes but Materazzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materazzi tries to keep at a distance but Cacho has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cacho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Materazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cacho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cacho scores with a leg kick.
Cacho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Materazzi.
Materazzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cacho throws a right hand that Materazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Materazzi also avoids with ease.
Cacho lands with a good body shot.
Cacho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Materazzi misses.
Wilfredo Cacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materazzi tries to bum rush Cacho with a series of wild strikes but Cacho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materazzi checks a leg kick.
Cacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cacho. That's going to slow Materazzi down.
Cacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cacho throws a sloppy head kick and Materazzi moves out of range easily.
Cacho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materazzi lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materazzi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Materazzi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materazzi is breathing heavily.
Materazzi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cacho.
Cacho pushes Materazzi away with a front kick.
Cacho lands a head kick that stumbles Materazzi and the fighters go to the mat.
Marco Materazzi's cut is getting worse.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cacho landing some decent shots from guard.
Materazzi is rocked!
Marco Materazzi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Materazzi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wilfredo Cacho!
Wilfredo Cacho really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Margules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My My Misfire - The Sinatra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Margules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colt Bragg!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margules rushes Bragg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bragg misses with a body punch.
Bragg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bragg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bragg throws a hook to the side of Margules's head but Margules sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margules doesn't manage to clinch there - Bragg circles away.
Bragg misses with a body shot.
Margules tries to clinch but Bragg is having none of it.
Helio Margules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bragg circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bragg to counter with a crisp jab.
Margules closes the distance and clinches.
Bragg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margules pulls guard successfully.
Bragg trying to control but Margules is working from the bottom.
Bragg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Margules keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margules looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Margules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margules keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
Colt Bragg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Margules slips a jab from Bragg.
Margules is looking to clinch.
Margules wants to clinch
and Bragg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bragg.
Bragg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bragg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bragg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg is looking to take a break and control but Margules is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bragg scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Margules's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Margules seems a little lost for a moment, as Bragg dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg in side control, throwing shots but Margules defends.
Margules takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bragg lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bragg.
Bragg in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margules seems a little lost for a moment, as Bragg dominates the positioning.
Margules taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bragg 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.
Margules tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bragg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bragg throws a hook but Margules avoids it easily.
Margules wants to clinch up but Bragg keeps it at a distance.
Margules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bragg.
Margules tries to close the distance and clinch but Bragg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bragg throws a lazy right hand but Margules sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bragg connects with a body shot that sends Margules's belly button to the back.
Margules wants to clinch but Bragg slips to the side
and Bragg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margules thinking.
Bragg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margules.
Good exchange - Bragg coming out on top.
Bragg throws a looping overhand right but Margules ducks down to avoid it.
Margules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margules avoids the body shot from Bragg.
Margules is looking to clinch but Bragg is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg looks to land a right hand but Margules moved out of range.
Margules gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Margules tries to pull guard but Bragg won't allow it.
Bragg has a couple of punches blocked by Margules.
Margules is trying to pull guard but Bragg has him pressed against the cage.
Bragg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Margules pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Bragg.
Good body shot from Bragg.
Margules prevents a body shot from Bragg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragg tries to throw a body punch but Margules avoids it by throwing Bragg back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bragg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Margules manages to break the clinch.
Bragg lands a right hook to the body.
Bragg swats away the attempt to clinch by Margules.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bragg is defended easily by Margules.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margules moves to clinch but Bragg breaks away
and Bragg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margules wants to clinch.
Margules tries to clinch but Bragg moves away
and Bragg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bragg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margules tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bragg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Margules looks to clinch
and Bragg counters with a left to the body.
Bragg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bragg stuns Margules with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Margules walks into a left hand.
Margules moves to clinch but Bragg breaks away
and Bragg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg misses with a hook.
Margules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Margules blocks a jab.
Bragg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Margules is fending him off so far but Bragg persists. Nope, Margules circles away and we're back to standing.
Helio Margules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Bragg.
Bragg misses with a body shot.
Bragg stuns Margules with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colt Bragg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margules tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bragg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Margules's guard.
Margules keeping moving, preventing Bragg from controlling successfully.
Bragg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colt Bragg has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bragg trying to control but Margules is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bragg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Margules tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bragg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Margules gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bragg can't find room to land a body shot as Margules controls the action.
Bragg manages to break the clinch.
Bragg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Margules rather than just go for the knockout.
Margules takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Margules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bragg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Margules tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bragg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bragg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bragg throws a series of punches but Margules avoids them all with ease.
Margules closes the distance but Bragg moves to the side
so Bragg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg stands up over Margules, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bragg trying to control but Margules is working from the bottom.
Bragg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Margules keeping full guard, as Bragg tries to pass.
Bragg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bragg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Margules's head.
Helio Margules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bragg wants to pass the guard but Margules is keeping the position.
Bragg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bragg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragg trying to control but Margules is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Colt Bragg wasn't active enough on the ground.
Margules moves in looking to clinch but Bragg pushes him off.
Bragg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Margules wants to clinch but Bragg slips to the side
so Bragg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bragg trying to control but Margules is working from the bottom.
Colt Bragg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margules looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bragg controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Colt Bragg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Margules tries to clinch but Bragg is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bragg dodges the punch combination from Margules.
Margules lunges at Bragg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bragg's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Bragg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bragg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Colt Bragg!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Colt Bragg!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Colt Bragg!
Colt Bragg wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Colt Bragg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Diaz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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25
226 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang takes one to the chin there.
Bang throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz moves out of range as Bang throws a body kick.
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bang moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a big head kick but Bang shrugs it off.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang scores with a leg kick.
Bang lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Bang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Bang lands with a nice body punch.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Bang with a jab.
Bang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Bang cracks Diaz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Diaz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Diaz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Bang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Pinderhughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan Pinderhughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinderhughes lands a really nice looking cross but Amore seems unphased.
Pinderhughes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinderhughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinderhughes clobbers Amore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pinderhughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amore at a distance.
Pinderhughes digs a good hook to Amore's body.
Pinderhughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pinderhughes connects with a body shot that sends Amore's belly button to the back.
Duncan Pinderhughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinderhughes jabs at Amore's body.
Nice straight punches there by Pinderhughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinderhughes.
Amore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amore is rocked!
Pinderhughes jabs Amore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amore is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinderhughes finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Amore or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinderhughes which made him look bad.
Amore seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinderhughes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Amore drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Pinderhughes follows Amore to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Pinderhughes!
Duncan Pinderhughes very nearly forgot to thank Hopkins Athletics amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aka Sutmasnabela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby Evans acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aka Sutmasnabela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Evans!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Sutmasnabela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sutmasnabela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans trying to stall but Sutmasnabela improves his position.
Sutmasnabela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Sutmasnabela's head but Sutmasnabela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutmasnabela ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sutmasnabela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sutmasnabela jumps into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutmasnabela working the body and head with strikes.
Evans tries to buck Sutmasnabela off but Sutmasnabela is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evans is trying to control Sutmasnabela's posture but Sutmasnabela avoids it.
Sutmasnabela landing a few strikes.
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sutmasnabela is controlling him well.
Sutmasnabela scoring with punches from side control.
Sutmasnabela is chipping away with strikes.
Sutmasnabela is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Evans will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutmasnabela cracks Evans with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutmasnabela working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Evans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sutmasnabela connects with a decent elbow.
Evans is pushing Sutmasnabela's head away, looking to escape. Sutmasnabela manages to hold on to the position though.
Sutmasnabela cracks Evans with a big elbow.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sutmasnabela lands some shots froms side control.
Sutmasnabela landing strikes.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutmasnabela landing a few strikes.
Sutmasnabela is working Evans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sutmasnabela trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sutmasnabela's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sutmasnabela working the ground and pound from side control.
Sutmasnabela scoring with punches and elbows.
Sutmasnabela trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Sutmasnabela looks up at the clock and then as Evans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sutmasnabela smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sutmasnabela works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sutmasnabela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sutmasnabela wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Sutmasnabela working the ground and pound.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans pushes Sutmasnabela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sutmasnabela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Evans manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sutmasnabela's best efforts.
Evans trying to control but Sutmasnabela postures up.
Sutmasnabela slips a nice elbow through Evans's hands, connecting with Evans's forehead.
Sutmasnabela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sutmasnabela winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutmasnabela working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutmasnabela wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Sutmasnabela moves into full mount! Evans won't be happy about that!
Evans wants to hold on but Sutmasnabela pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aka Sutmasnabela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Sutmasnabela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans throws a body punch but Sutmasnabela moves out of range.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sutmasnabela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Evans if he has to take too many more of those.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Sutmasnabela moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sutmasnabela scores with a push kick.
Sutmasnabela connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutmasnabela tries a head kick but it misses.
Sutmasnabela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Sutmasnabela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sutmasnabela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Sutmasnabela tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sutmasnabela.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sutmasnabela slips under a jab.
Evans throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans misses the body punch
and Sutmasnabela counters with an outside leg kick.
Sutmasnabela misses with a body shot.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutmasnabela manages to avoid it.
Sutmasnabela ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Sutmasnabela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutmasnabela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Sutmasnabela is now in Evans's guard.
Sutmasnabela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sutmasnabela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sutmasnabela forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela controlling the action here.
Sutmasnabela drops an elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Evans tries to roll over but Sutmasnabela keeps him under control.
Sutmasnabela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutmasnabela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans wants to control but Sutmasnabela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sutmasnabela controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutmasnabela working the head and body with strikes.
Sutmasnabela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Sutmasnabela in his half guard.
Sutmasnabela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sutmasnabela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sutmasnabela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutmasnabela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sutmasnabela seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Evans is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aka Sutmasnabela!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Flaubert Canto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
164 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
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31
165 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto tries to clinch up but Lobe circles away and keeps his distance.
Brian Lobe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canto checks it well.
Lobe is looking to chop away at Canto's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Canto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobe throws a low kick, looking for Canto's leg but Canto calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Canto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobe throws a front kick aimed at Canto's knee but Canto avoids it well.
Canto is looking to clinch but Lobe is avoiding it.
Canto moves into the clinch successfully.
Canto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Canto misses with the head strike.
Lobe tries to pull guard but Canto holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobe drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Canto.
Lobe wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lobe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Canto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lobe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Canto regains guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobe won't allow Canto to get back to his feet.
Lobe wants to pass the guard but Canto is keeping the position.
Lobe preventing the sweep.
Lobe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lobe won't allow Canto to get back to his feet.
Canto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lobe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canto wants to sweep here but Lobe controlling him for the moment.
Canto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canto working a defensive guard here.
Lobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe prevents Canto from getting back to his feet.
Lobe cracks Canto with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobe wants to control from the top but Canto keeps moving.
Canto keeping full guard, as Lobe tries to pass.
Canto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobe is one step ahead there.
Lobe wants to pass the guard but Canto is keeping the position.
Lobe cracks Canto with a solid left hand.
Lobe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lobe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lobe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lobe advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Canto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lobe but great work by Canto.
Canto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lobe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lobe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Canto controlling the action here.
Canto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lobe.
Canto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lobe.
Canto stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lobe to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lobe throws out a leg kick but Canto moves out of range and Lobe only half commits.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Canto clinches up against the cage.
Lobe jumps guard but Canto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lobe pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lobe is working hard here to advance position.
Lobe is pulling down on Canto's head. It's preventing any offense from Canto, at least for the moment.
Canto controlling from the top position.
Canto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lobe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Canto has picked Lobe up and slammed him! Lobe can't keep hold of the triangle and Canto manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Lobe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lobe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Canto pushes Lobe up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobe is looking for a takedown.
Lobe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Canto smiles and moves away.
Lobe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobe tries to work over Canto's front leg with a kick but Canto checks it.
Canto misses with a hook. Lobe ducked under it nicely.
Canto clinches up with Lobe and pushes him back against the cage.
Lobe tries to pull guard but Canto won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lobe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Canto fails to land.
Lobe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canto is defending well.
Canto breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Canto blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Canto closes the distance and pushes Lobe back into the cage.
Lobe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canto walks away with a smile on his face. Lobe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Canto tries to clinch but Lobe is having none of it.
Canto is looking to clinch.
Lobe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canto checks a leg kick.
Lobe tries to keep at a distance but Canto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lobe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Canto is trying to force a seperation but Lobe has the dominant position.
Canto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Canto working aggressively here.
Canto scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Canto fails to land.
Lobe is trying to pull guard but Canto has him pressed against the cage.
Canto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lobe or not.
Canto is pressed up against the cage. Lobe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Canto down to the mat. Canto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!
Lobe throws a low kick but Canto avoids it.
Lobe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lobe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobe.
Some bone on bone action there as Canto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lobe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canto clinches up with Lobe and pushes him back against the cage.
Canto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canto checks a low kick from Lobe.
Canto tries to clinch but Lobe moves out of range.
Canto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lobe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canto effectively controlling the action here.
Lobe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flaubert Canto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lobe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canto walks away with a smile on his face. Lobe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Canto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lobe throws a leg kick but Canto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Canto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lobe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lobe throws a leg kick but Canto moved away.
Canto moves in looking to clinch but Lobe pushes him off.
Canto throws an overhand right that lands on Lobe's shoulder, as Lobe tries to avoid the shot.
Lobe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canto.
Canto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Lobe keeps the fight on the outside.
Lobe wants to land a leg kick but Canto is out of range.
Canto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canto blocks a low kick nicely.
Canto has closed the distance and engaged Lobe in a clinch.
Canto has had enough of the clinch but Lobe keeps him there for the moment.
Lobe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Canto working aggressively here.
Lobe blocks a body shot from Canto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lobe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canto after a bit of a struggle.
Canto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flaubert Canto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lobe keeps the fight on the outside.
Canto wants to clinch up but Lobe keeps it at a distance.
Lobe ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Lobe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canto is out of range.
Canto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Lobe checks a leg kick.
Lobe keeps the fight on the outside.
Canto tries to clinch there but Lobe circles away.
Lobe is looking to score with low kicks.
Lobe throws a leg kick but Canto checks it.
Canto throws a head kick that misses
and Lobe counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lobe misses.
Canto is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto has Lobe up against the cage in a clinch.
Canto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canto slows down the pace here.
Lobe tries to pull guard but Canto holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobe drops back down to his feet.
Canto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lobe backwards.
A short right from Canto on the inside.
Canto taking a breather.
Lobe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobe can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canto.
Lobe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Lobe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Canto.
Lobe goes for a takedown attempt but Canto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lobe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Canto as he checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Canto.
Canto blocks a low kick nicely.
Canto checks a leg kick.
Canto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lobe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto tries to clinch up but Lobe circles away and keeps his distance.
Canto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Lobe tries to score with a low kick but Canto moves his leg out of the way.
Canto checks a low kick from Lobe.
Lobe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canto is able to avoid easily.
Canto closes the distance and pushes Lobe back into the cage.
Lobe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canto taking a breather.
Canto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobe is looking to score with low kicks.
Canto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lobe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lobe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canto wants to clinch up but Lobe keeps it at a distance.
Lobe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Canto is out of range and Lobe settles back down.
Canto tries to clinch but Lobe is having none of it.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Canto blocks the leg kick.
Lobe throws a low kick but Canto avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Lobe misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobe tries a low kick but Canto avoids it.
Canto tries to clinch there but Lobe circles away.
Flaubert Canto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobe throws a front kick aimed at Canto's knee but Canto avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canto is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flaubert Canto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Flaubert Canto!
Flaubert Canto wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Flaubert Canto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp comes to the cage accompanied by Blind Guardian - Into the Storn. Mark Dai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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174 lbs
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185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai throws a body punch but Sthowp moves out of range.
Dai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dai wants to finish this one by submission but Sthowp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dai.
Sthowp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dai lands a big elbow.
Dai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Dai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sthowp is now in Dai's guard. A big mistake from Dai there, giving up the dominant position!
Sthowp won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Sthowp passes Dai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sthowp is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp is keen to just control but Dai is a slippery customer.
Dai manages to get to full guard.
Sthowp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sthowp won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Sthowp working some strikes from top position.
Sthowp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sthowp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dai's head.
Dai wants to stand and escape but Sthowp is having none of it.
Sthowp controlling from the top position.
Dai is adopting a defensive guard.
Dai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sthowp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai looking for a sweep. Not yet Dai, not yet.
Dai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sthowp is now in half guard.
Sthowp prevents Dai from standing back up.
Sthowp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dai is concentrating on defense, preventing Sthowp from advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sthowp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sthowp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sthowp slows the pace down in half guard.
Sthowp is looking to take a break and control but Dai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is trying to work for a kimura but Dai is defending well.
Dai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sthowp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sthowp's back!
Dai gets his hands free as Sthowp looks to control.
Dai looking for the choke but no joy.
Sthowp manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Sthowp.
Dai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sthowp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
Dai throwing strikes from guard but Sthowp blocks nicely.
Sthowp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dai is one step ahead there.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Sthowp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Sthowp!
Dai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sthowp's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sthowp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai postures up in Sthowp's guard and throws a big left but Sthowp blocks it.
Sthowp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that round.
That's time! Sthowp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sthowp shoots in but no luck this time.
Dai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sthowp to the ground. Dai is now in Sthowp's guard.
Dai works over Sthowp with some ground and pound from guard.
Sthowp controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sthowp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp has momentary wrist control but Dai slips an elbow through the middle.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Sthowp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Sthowp!
Sthowp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sthowp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dai looking to control.
Sthowp prevents Dai from getting back to his feet.
Sthowp wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sthowp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sthowp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dai circles away.
Dai leaves Sthowp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sthawy Sthowp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sthowp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dai.
Sthowp is looking to clinch.
Sthowp fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sthowp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dai throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sthowp works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dai wants to pass to mount but Sthowp is defending the position.
Sthowp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sthowp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sthowp trying to control from the bottom.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sthowp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dai drops an elbow to the side of Sthowp's head.
Dai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sthowp defending well though.
Mark Dai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sthowp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sthowp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dai.
Sthowp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dai is working away from the top position though.
Dai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sthowp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Dai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sthowp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dai's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sthowp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dai's waist but Dai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sthowp off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dai. Sthowp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sthowp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dai's half guard.
Sthowp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dai keeps working.
Sthowp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sthowp is keen to just control but Dai is a slippery customer.
Dai trying to hold on to Sthowp's head to control him but Sthowp postures up.
Sthowp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dai's head.
Sthowp thows a huge punch but Dai dodges it nicely.
Dai wants to improve his position but Sthowp is controlling well.
Sthowp thows a huge punch but Dai dodges it nicely.
Sthowp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dai defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai controlling the position for now.
Sthowp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dai defending well though.
Sthowp is trying to control the action in half guard but Dai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sthowp is really struggling to control Dai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sthowp.
Dai is refusing to be controlled, as Sthowp sits in half guard.
Dai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sthowp manages to pass to mount!
Dai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sthowp raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai tries to reverse the position but Sthowp maintains control.
Dai tries to lock up and control but Sthowp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dai is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sthowp thowing shots but they're missing.
Dai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dai wants to control but Sthowp is having none of it.
Dai regains half guard.
Sthowp working the head and body with strikes.
Dai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sthowp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai wants to get back to full guard.
Sthowp wants to work for an arm triangle but Dai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dai is staying active underneath Sthowp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sthowp trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Sthowp looking to sit in guard and control but Dai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sthowp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sthowp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sthowp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dai passes Sthowp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai lands with a punch from half guard.
Sthowp wants to control but Dai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sthawy Sthowp.
Well Dai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Mark Dai wins by unanimous decision!
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