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TWD 23: Ronan vs Chicletinho PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silva Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silva Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Kang!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kang is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Kang circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kang sprawls well. Kang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Kang looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kang's waist but Kang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silva Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kang throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz forces Kang back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz jumps guard but Kang stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang missing with knees to the body.
Kang keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kang's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kang throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Kang.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kang counters with a slapping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense.
Kang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz rushes Kang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Kang holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kang obliges.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Kang holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Kang is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kang lands a damaging elbow.
Kang connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kang lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Kang scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz pulls Kang into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Kang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kang closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Diaz jumps guard and drags Kang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Kang slips an elbow through the middle.
Kang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Kang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silva Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darude - Sandstorm. Boy Bubby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Venum Knee's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boy Bubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Venum Knee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bubby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Venum Knee has been cut.
Knee wants to clinch but Bubby slips to the side
and Bubby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knee is rocked!
Knee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knee is still on wobbly legs! Can Bubby finish him?
Knee looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bubby.
Knee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bubby lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Knee - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bubby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boy Bubby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Marcyanno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcyanno has chosen Guerreiro do Rock - Forca Macabra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roque Marcyanno!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcyanno throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Marcyanno darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcyanno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcyanno scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marcyanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Marcyanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marcyanno looks gassed!
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcyanno.
Come on Marcyanno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marcyanno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Marcyanno's ribcage.
Rua landing knees to the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcyanno blocks it with crossed arms.
Marcyanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Marcyanno is blocking nicely.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcyanno is defending well for now.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcyanno avoids it.
Marcyanno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Marcyanno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcyanno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcyanno.
Marcyanno misses with the head strike.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcyanno.
Marcyanno pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcyanno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcyanno.
Rua pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marcyanno trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua being controlled here momentarily.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marcyanno rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcyanno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Marcyanno trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcyanno into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcyanno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua jumps guard but Marcyanno stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcyanno.
Rua working Marcyanno over with knees to the body.
Marcyanno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Marcyanno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Marcyanno blocks with his arms.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marcyanno lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcyanno managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcyanno avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marcyanno's face.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcyanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marcyanno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Marcyanno is blocking nicely.
Marcyanno wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roque Marcyanno.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcyanno managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcyanno avoids it.
Marcyanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua tries to clinch but Marcyanno is having none of it.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcyanno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcyanno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcyanno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcyanno avoids it.
Marcyanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcyanno prevents it.
Marcyanno managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcyanno avoids the damage to the body.
Marcyanno can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcyanno working aggressively here.
Rua working Marcyanno over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Marcyanno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua prevents a body shot from Marcyanno.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua lands an elbow just above Marcyanno 's eye.
Marcyanno misses with a body punch.
Marcyanno avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Marcyanno jumps guard but Rua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marcyanno lands a left hand.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marcyanno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mauricio Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Marcyanno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcyanno blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua letting Marcyanno take a breather here.
Marcyanno managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcyanno.
Marcyanno misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcyanno avoids it.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marcyanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcyanno's defenses.
Marcyanno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Marcyanno fails to land.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Marcyanno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua jumps guard and drags Marcyanno to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcyanno works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Marcyanno prevents Rua from getting back to his feet.
Marcyanno throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcyanno's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Marcyanno wants to control the position but Rua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcyanno actively working from the bottom here.
Marcyanno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcyanno punching from the bottom.
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.
Rua escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marcyanno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marcyanno.
Marcyanno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcyanno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcyanno takes an elbow to the temple.
Marcyanno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcyanno is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rua instigates a clinch.
Marcyanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcyanno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcyanno's defenses.
Marcyanno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcyanno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcyanno wants a takedown.
Marcyanno pulls guard effortlessly.
Marcyanno pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Marcyanno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marcyanno wants to hit a switch here but Rua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marcyanno there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcyanno has given up his back here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Marcyanno buck him off.
Rua not allowing Marcyanno to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcyanno is trying to get back to his feet but Rua has full control of the position and if anything, Marcyanno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marcyanno trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
Rua is hanging on to Marcyanno's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua controls the position.
Marcyanno is trying to break free.
Marcyanno wants to control his opponent's hands but Rua gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roque Marcyanno was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Marcyanno.
Marcyanno rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua lands a knee to the body.
Marcyanno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marcyanno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua working Marcyanno over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcyanno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcyanno is defending well for now.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roque Marcyanno.
Rua blocking some punches.
Roque Marcyanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcyanno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Mauricio Rua.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Belousov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sebastian Belousov's chin.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Belousov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Belousov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belousov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Belousov postures up.
Silva 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.
Belousov stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belousov decides to stand back up.
Belousov gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belousov lands a couple of digs.
Belousov cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belousov throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Belousov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belousov throws a big right hand that misses.
Belousov preventing the sweep.
Belousov is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belousov throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belousov.
Belousov stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Belousov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is rocked!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Belousov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Silva! More strikes land and this one is all over! Belousov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Belousov!
Our winner, Sebastian Belousov, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music. Jay Hendo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Hendo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo shoots in for a double leg but Hendo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hendo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Hendo sits in half guard.
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo won't allow Hendo to pass to mount.
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Hendo wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hendo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendo showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Hendo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rambo actively working from the bottom here.
Hendo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hendo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rambo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendo pulls his head out easily.
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hendo is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Hendo tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hendo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendo wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendo is looking to stand up but Rambo won't let him.
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Hendo pushes his legs off easily.
Rambo looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
Rambo working for a triangle but Hendo defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hendo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hendo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hendo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rambo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hendo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rambo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hendo after a bit of a struggle.
Jay Hendo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Rambo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hendo wants to get back to full guard.
Hendo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendo has escaped and now he's on top!
Rambo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hendo has picked Rambo up and slammed him! Rambo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hendo manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendo works to advance to full mount. Rambo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hendo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Hendo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hendo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rambo's face.
Hendo wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely.
Hendo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rambo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hendo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendo prevents Rambo from getting the reversal.
Hendo raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rambo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hendo.
Rambo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hendo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rambo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendo pushes Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rambo uses from the top position.
Rambo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo looking to pass the guard.
Hendo wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Hendo throws a big right hand that misses.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hendo from controlling successfully.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hendo trying to hold on to Rambo's head to control him but Rambo postures up.
Hendo tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jay Hendo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rambo is working for a kimura but Hendo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but Hendo defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hendo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hendo clinches up against the cage.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendo has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Hendo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Hendo stands up and beckons Rambo to join him on the feet.
Hendo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rambo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Hendo is defending well.
Hendo actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo is working for a submission of some sort.
Hendo wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo.
Hendo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
Hendo tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
Hendo trying to control but Rambo postures up.
Hendo punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is trying to stand back up but Rambo is controlling him
Hendo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rambo.
Hendo punching from the bottom.
Hendo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Hendo wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Rambo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rambo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is working for a kimura but Hendo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendo is trying to get back to full guard.
John Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Hendo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 Jay Hendo.
Well Hendo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hendo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Esnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rock Esnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muhammad Ali !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Esnar checks it.
Ali avoids the head kick by Esnar.
Esnar misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali looks to land a combination but Esnar avoids it well.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali cracks Esnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Esnar is out of range.
Ali blocks a jab.
Esnar digs a good hook to Ali 's body.
A punch combination from Ali misses.
A right-left combo lands from Ali .
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!
Esnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esnar throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali looks to land a combination but Esnar avoids it well.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Esnar.
Esnar feints a jab promting Ali to slip. Esnar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Esnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Esnar has knocked Ali down with a huge combo! Esnar steps away and waves a wobbly Ali back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ali is rocked!
Ali looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esnar lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Ali out cold! Ali is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Esnar!
Rock Esnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jose Santos enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Santos shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Jackson stands up from Santos's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santos tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Santos tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Santos is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Jackson!
Lee Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Paru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brakeo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paru kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tropa de Elite, osso duro de roer. Sanchez has chosen Freak on a leash- Korn as his entrance music. Jose Paru could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brakeo Sanchez's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Paru!
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, Brakeo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Paru drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paru working Sanchez over with strikes.
Paru thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Paru is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Paru is controlling him well.
Paru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
Paru uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sanchez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Paru has taken his back!
Paru looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paru is working for a rear naked choke. Sanchez is not defending it well and Paru has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sanchez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sanchez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Paru!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dio comes into the arena with Megadeth - Dialectic Chaos blaring out of the sound system. Ferreira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killers. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Dio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Dio blocks the low kick.
Dio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Dio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
Dio throws a combination that misses
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Dio scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferreira should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio misses with a straight right.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dio misses the target.
Ferreira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dio looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Dio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
Dio throws a combination. Ferreira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dio is breathing heavily.
Dio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira counters with an outside leg kick.
Zack Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Dio misses with a looping left.
Dio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A leg kick checked by Dio.
Ferreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dio misses with a hook
and Ferreira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dio rather than just go for the knockout.
Dio throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Dio throws a right hand that misses
and Ferreira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dio's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a nice body kick.
Ferreira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dio doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferreira - that will leave a mark!
Dio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferreira.
Good leg kick by Ferreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira throws a body kick that misses.
Ferreira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Crunch! Ferreira slams his shin into Dio's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Dio down.
Ferreira takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira scores with a leg kick.
Dio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira can pounce on him.
Ferreira works Dio's body with a nice hook.
Dio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to land a front kick but Dio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dio on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira thumps Dio with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that round.
That's time! Dio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dio misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Dio 's knee.
Dio looks to land a combination but Ferreira avoids it well.
Ferreira connects with a body shot.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dio.
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Dio off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira tries to land a front kick but Dio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dio. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Dio avoids a kick to the body.
Dio moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Ferreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira blocks a jab.
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira. Beautiful body shot.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick.
Dio misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a good low kick that Dio was not able to check.
Ferreira misses with a low kick.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira moves out of range as Dio strikes.
Ferreira throws a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a front kick aimed at Dio's knee but Dio avoids it well.
Dio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferreira. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Dio ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferreira. Dio shrugs it off though.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferreira. Dio shrugs it off though.
Ferreira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the temple. Dio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreira counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Dio throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Dio off balance momentarily.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
Dio lands a two punch combo.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Dio's front leg.
Ferreira works Dio's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dio if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira moves out of range as Dio strikes.
Zack Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira cracks the inside of Dio's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dio slips a jab from Ferreira.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferreira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferreira jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
Dio throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dio throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira feints and then cracks Dio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dio down.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferreira.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Dio moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Dio's front leg but catches the back leg as Dio tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. Dio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dio thinking.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dio misses the target.
Dio swings widly with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a body kick.
Ferreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dio misses with a double jab
and Ferreira counters with a low kick, right behind Dio 's knee.
Ferreira dips to his left and cracks Dio with an uppercut!
Ferreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dio's hands.
Ferreira dodges the punch combination from Dio.
Ferreira lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Dio misses the target.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Dio misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Ferreira.
Ferreira connects with a crisp jab.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio checks a low kick from Ferreira.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira throws a push kick but Dio slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira really dominated that round.
That's time! Dio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Ferreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Dio down.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick.
Dio missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dio misses the shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Dio down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Dio off balance momentarily.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Dio avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dio avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Dio throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dio avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
Dio throws a combination. Ferreira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
Ferreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dio.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range.
Ferreira slips a jab from Dio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Ferreira misses with a hook.
Dio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ferreira eats them both and turns towards Dio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferreira. That's going to slow Dio down.
Crunch! Ferreira slams his shin into Dio's torso.
Dio missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
A big right from Dio misses.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio.
A nice combination there by Dio.
Ferreira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dio missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dio blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dio throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Dio's corner calls for a 1-2. Dio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Dio.
Dio misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Dio misses with a right hand
and Ferreira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dio thinking.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira looks to land a body kick but Dio moved away.
Dio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Dio's leg. Dio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A solid body kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dio misses.
Dio throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
Dio misses with a body shot
and Ferreira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dio has time to react.
Ferreira lands a body shot.
Dio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Dio as he connects with a hook.
Dio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zack Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Dio moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dio's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Dio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferreira on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio misses with an uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dio's knee momentarily.
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Dio's leg. Dio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferreira scores with a body shot.
Ferreira delivers a nice body kick.
Ferreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira scores with a body shot.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Dio is out of range.
Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Dio off balance momentarily.
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!
Ferreira throws a wild body kick that Dio sees coming a mile off.
Ferreira lands a nice hook to Dio's body. Dio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Dio looks to land a right hand but Ferreira moved out of range.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Dio misses with a jab to the body
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that stops Dio in his tracks momentarily.
Dio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dio misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Carlos Ferreira!
Antonio Carlos Ferreira is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Antonio Carlos Ferreira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Ronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Chicletinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronan comes to the cage accompanied by Promised Land. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Ronan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Chicletinho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronan feints a jab promting Chicletinho to slip. Ronan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chicletinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chicletinho tries for a takedown but Ronan circles away easily
enabling Ronan to counter with a crisp jab.
Chicletinho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chicletinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ronan defends it nicely.
Ronan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chicletinho closes the distance and clinches up with Ronan, looking for a takedown. Chicletinho pushes Ronan against the cage but Ronan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elvis Ronan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Chicletinho.
Ronan scores with a hook to the body. Chicletinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Ronan.
Ronan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chicletinho looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chicletinho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Ronan. No joy for Chicletinho on that attempt.
Ronan scores with a jab to the body.
Ronan lunges at Chicletinho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chicletinho's hand.
Elvis Ronan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronan scores with a three punch combo!
Chicletinho is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Ronan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Chicletinho! Ronan continues to tee off on Chicletinho, landing with a left and a right! Ronan connects with a right hand that leaves Chicletinho sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Ronan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elvis Ronan!
Elvis Ronan retains his middleweight title!
Elvis Ronan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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