 |
GPG 34: Hopkins vs Nakara PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Unknown Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miranda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kymani Marley - Hustler. Unknown Soldier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Bowie - Rebel Rebel. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
188 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Unknown Soldier!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown Soldier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Andre Miranda has been cut.
Miranda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown Soldier.
Miranda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Unknown Soldier lands a right hand from hell, dropping Miranda. Unknown Soldier pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Unknown Soldier!
Guilherme Unknown Soldier made sure to mention his sponsor, ****160Q Energy****95% Laundry in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck WIlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederico Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergara has chosen Bully as his entrance music. Frederico Vergara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
|
185 cm
26
167 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck WIlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederico Vergara!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlson tries to clinch
and Vergara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
WIlson wants to clinch
enabling Vergara to counter with a crisp jab.
Vergara misses with a body shot.
Vergara misses with a kick to the body.
Vergara throws a hook to the side of WIlson's head but WIlson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
WIlson closes the distance but Vergara moves to the side
and Vergara counters with a left and a right that stings WIlson.
WIlson is looking to clinch.
WIlson lands a big head kick that sends Vergara to the canvas! WIlson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck WIlson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glover Teixeira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 210 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glover Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
Teixeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teixeira jumps guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teixeira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Murdock lands with a nice combination. Teixeira backs away looking to recover.
Murdock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock thows a body shot but no joy.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murdock!
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Teixeira.
Murdock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a three punch combo!
Murdock misses with a double jab.
Murdock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock fails to land with a series of punches.
Teixeira tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teixeira tries to keep at a distance but Murdock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teixeira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murdock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murdock scores with a takedown into Teixeira's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teixeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murdock has managed to get both his arms back between Teixeira's legs - danger averted.
Murdock stands up and waves to Teixeira to follow him.
Teixeira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murdock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Teixeira tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Teixeira drops back down to his feet.
Teixeira tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Teixeira drops back down to his feet.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Murdock stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a left hand.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teixeira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teixeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Teixeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock which made him look bad.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murdock clinches.
Murdock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Murdock 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.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murdock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teixeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Teixeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murdock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murdock stands up.
Murdock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Teixeira did well to prevent Murdock getting side control.
Teixeira taking some punishment here, with Murdock in his half guard.
Murdock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Teixeira to get to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
Teixeira goes for a takedown attempt but Murdock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdock but Murdock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Craig Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Teixeira.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Craig Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Murdock does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Murdock.
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock fails to land with a series of punches.
Teixeira throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Teixeira throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teixeira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teixeira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Murdock lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Teixeira's body. Teixeira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teixeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Teixeira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murdock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teixeira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock misses with the combination.
Teixeira fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teixeira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murdock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock passes Teixeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Murdock decides to stand up.
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Murdock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teixeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murdock finds it's way round the side to connect with Teixeira's head.
Teixeira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murdock counters with a takedown into side control.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet but Murdock drags him back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock trying to control the position but Teixeira is working away.
Teixeira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdock stands up and beckons Teixeira to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
Craig Murdock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock scores with a jab.
Murdock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease.
Murdock darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the head but Teixeira blocks with his arms.
Teixeira tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Teixeira drops back down to his feet.
Craig Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Teixeira. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Teixeira. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock stuns Teixeira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teixeira fails with the takedown
and Murdock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murdock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teixeira.
A right-left combo lands from Murdock.
Murdock thuds a left hand into Teixeira's body.
Murdock throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Murdock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murdock is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Murdock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teixeira regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Murdock wants to stand up but Teixeira is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock trying to control from half guard but Teixeira is working away.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.
Murdock has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Teixeira works to full guard.
Glover Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Teixeira is tightening it up a little... Murdock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murdock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murdock taps out! Nice BJJ there by Teixeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glover Teixeira!
A determined Glover Teixeira didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
59% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
195 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palhares did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva blocks the strikes from Palhares .
Palhares tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva stands up from half guard.
Palhares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palhares off to one side.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Palhares moves out of range easily.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Palhares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Palhares .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Felipe Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palhares could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Palhares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palhares wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Palhares 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.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Palhares . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palhares 's guard now.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palhares is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palhares is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva stands up and waves to Palhares to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palhares taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palhares tries to clinch up.
Palhares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva wriggles free and stands up.
Palhares stuffs the takedown.
Rousimar Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares wants to clinch.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palhares circles away.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palhares feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva is pulling down on Palhares 's head to control his posture.
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!
Palhares is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Palhares has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palhares prevents Silva from standing back up.
Palhares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palhares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Palhares prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palhares works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palhares 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palhares misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palhares defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palhares is working to get back to half guard.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Palhares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Rousimar Palhares has been cut.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rousimar Palhares 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Palhares . No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Palhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palhares gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva pulls Palhares in to control the position.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Palhares 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.
Silva is controlling Palhares 's posture.
Silva is trying to keep Palhares in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Palhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Palhares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rousimar Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Silva.
Palhares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palhares wants it to stay on the feet.
Palhares fails to land the takedown.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palhares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Palhares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Palhares is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Palhares manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Palhares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Silva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Palhares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Felipe Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva controlling the pace for now.
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 fight!
Felipe Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Silva!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Wandeco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandeco comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
26
199 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
|
194 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Wandeco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandeco slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wandeco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wandeco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Wandeco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Wandeco lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wandeco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Wandeco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wandeco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wandeco has Silva pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Silva is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Wandeco - that's hurt Silva badly! Oh, another knee lands and Silva is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Silva doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wandy Wandeco!
Wandy Wandeco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
71% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cejudo comes to the cage accompanied by I wanna be adored.. Marquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the most annoying Mexican polka music you have heard in your life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
21
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
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, Josie Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses with the combination.
Cejudo dodges the punch combination from Marquez.
Cejudo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cejudo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cejudo lands in his opponent's guard.
Cejudo trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Cejudo won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez pulls Cejudo in close to his closed guard and prevents Cejudo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Cejudo is stalling in the full guard.
Henry Cejudo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cejudo dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Cejudo's head and hops out.
Marquez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cejudo back to the cage. Marquez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Henry Cejudo has been cut.
Marquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cejudo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Josie Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Marquez misses.
Josie Marquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquez misses with a hook
and Cejudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Cejudo preventing the sweep.
Cejudo wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Marquez trying to control the position here.
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josie Marquez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cejudo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cejudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marquez misses the shot to the body.
Marquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquez lands a jab to the head.
Cejudo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Cejudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez tries to bum rush Cejudo with a series of wild strikes but Cejudo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Marquez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cejudo can't get the takedown.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Cejudo keeps him there for the moment.
Marquez is trying to break free.
Cejudo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marquez can't fight it off and eventually Cejudo manages to take the fight to the floor. Marquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cejudo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josie Marquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Cejudo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cejudo at a distance.
Marquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cejudo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marquez is trying to get back to half guard.
Cejudo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marquez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cejudo throws a strike aimed at the side of Marquez's head but Marquez avoids it well.
Cejudo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo controlling from the full mount.
Marquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Cejudo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marquez blocking the ground and pound.
Marquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo unloads with some shots from mount but Marquez bucks and avoids them well.
Cejudo tries to control but Marquez wriggling away.
Cejudo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez blocking the ground and pound.
Marquez is squirming around, avoiding Cejudo's attempts to control the action.
Marquez gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is refusing to be controlled, as Cejudo sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marquez looking to control.
Cejudo trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Cejudo just wasn't active enough.
Marquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cejudo moves away.
Cejudo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Cejudo has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejudo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Cejudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Cejudo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Josie Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejudo looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Marquez throws out a loose jab but Cejudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cejudo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cejudo scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Marquez misses.
Marquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cejudo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cejudo. No joy for Marquez on that attempt.
Cejudo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquez circles away.
Marquez loads up on a big right hand but Cejudo slips the punch.
Marquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cejudo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cejudo.
Cejudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Cejudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejudo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cejudo.
Cejudo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marquez gets underhooks to prevent Cejudo's takedown attempt.
Cejudo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marquez regains guard.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cejudo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Josie Marquez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cejudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marquez.
Cejudo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cejudo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marquez misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquez lands a jab to Cejudo's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cejudo misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez lands a jab to Cejudo's midsection.
Marquez tests Cejudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marquez closes the distance and pushes Cejudo back into the cage.
Marquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cejudo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo throws a big elbow that misses.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cejudo is looking to control Marquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cejudo avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cejudo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josie Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marquez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josie Marquez!
Josie Marquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Future's choice of entrance music: Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. Oswaldo Barra had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
21
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
|
170 cm
28
165 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Barra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barra has his takedown stuffed
and Future counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Oswaldo Barra has been cut.
Barra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Future counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Future swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barra has a takedown stuffed.
Barra throws a chopping leg kick but Future manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barra takes a swing at Future's ribcage but misses.
Barra is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barra.
Barra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Future jabs Barra right on the nose. Barra blinks but takes it well.
Oswaldo Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra has managed to clinch.
Future slowing the pace effectively.
Future throws an elbow but it misses.
Future lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Future smiles and moves away.
Future moves out of range of the body kick from Barra.
Barra shoots in looking for a takedown but Future manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Future counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Future lands a knee to the body.
Future gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barra pulls Future into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Future not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Future working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barra's head.
Barra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barra keeping moving, preventing Future from controlling successfully.
Future showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future stands up over Barra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barra working for a triangle but Future defends it easily.
Future wants to control from the top but Barra keeps moving.
Barra looking to control.
Future slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Future wants to control from the top but Barra keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Future.
Barra misses with a two punch combination.
Barra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Future on his heels. He'll look to pass Future's guard now, I'm sure.
Future is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barra wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Future 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.
Barra being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Future will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oswaldo Barra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Future thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barra misses with an uppercut.
Barra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Future as he avoids it easily.
Barra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barra doesn't manage to clinch there - Future circles away.
Future keeps the fight on the outside.
Future throws a leg kick which misses Barra's front leg but catches the back leg as Barra tries to avoid it.
Barra misses with a head kick.
Future circles away from the clinch attempt
and Future counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra tries to clinch
and Future cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Future waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barra.
Barra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barra dives in and grabs Future's left leg, looking for a takedown. Future pushes down on Barra's head and hops out.
Barra dives in and grabs Future's left leg, looking for a takedown. Future pushes down on Barra's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barra throws a head kick that misses
and Barra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Future counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Future.
Future tries a head kick but it misses.
Future throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra tries to keep at a distance but Future has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barra wants to take the fight to the mat but Future manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barra pulls guard effortlessly.
Future is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Future has passed into half guard!
Future perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Future is trying to control the action in half guard but Barra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Future controlling the action here.
Barra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future is looking to take a break and control but Barra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barra is trying to stand back up but Future is controlling him
John Future has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barra fails with a takedown attempt.
Barra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Future.
Barra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Future counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Future.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Future pinned against the cage. Future gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barra walks into a straight right hand from Future.
Future defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barra.
John Future seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Future has managed to clinch.
Future creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barra's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barra wants to take the fight to the mat but Future manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Future lands a good knee to the midsection. Barra won't want to take too many of those.
Barra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Future connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oswaldo Barra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barra blocks the body kick.
Future fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Future fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barra on the side of the head.
Barra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barra tries to clinch up
and Barra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Future slaps away a takedown attempt from Barra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Future darts in and clinches Barra up against the cage.
Future landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future landing knees to the head.
Barra avoids a wild elbow strike from Future.
Barra blocks an elbow strike from Future.
Barra has Future pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Future manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Future smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Future fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barra wants to clinch but Future slips to the side
letting Future counter with a right hand.
Barra misses with a double jab
and Future counters with a leg kick.
Future jabs Barra right on the nose. Barra blinks but takes it well.
Barra is rocked!
Barra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Barra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Future walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Future swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barra's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Future!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Hopkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
|
177 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopkins controlling the action here.
Nakara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara is pulling down on Hopkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Hopkins, at least for the moment.
Nakara looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins stopping the sweep attempt from Nakara.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakara with a poor takedown
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Hopkins shoots for a takedown but Nakara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Nakara circles away.
Nakara gets caught flat footed, as Hopkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakara is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Nakara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins postures up in Nakara's guard and throws a big left but Nakara blocks it.
Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Nakara keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakara is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakara is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakara is keeping the position for now.
Nakara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakara has wrist control.
Nakara pulls Hopkins in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nakara. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Anthony Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara fails with the takedown.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Nakara as Hopkins shoots in.
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Nakara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopkins pushes down on Nakara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Nakara gets back to full guard.
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 Anthony Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakara thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Nakara is avoiding it.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins dives in and grabs Nakara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakara pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but Nakara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins drives through with a takedown into Nakara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakara has wrist control.
Nakara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Nakara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to pass the guard but Nakara is keeping the position.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nakara is controlling Hopkins's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Hopkins just wasn't active enough.
Nice straight punches there by Nakara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakara.
Hopkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Nakara circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nakara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopkins keeping control of the position.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins trying to control but Nakara postures up.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Nakara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopkins wants to control but Nakara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopkins trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nakara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Hopkins is trying to control but Nakara manages to pass to mount!
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Nakara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopkins is working hard here to advance position.
Nakara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakara controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins is looking to improve his position but Nakara isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Nakara.
Tebato Nakara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakara in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins taking shots to the head.
Nakara looking to finish Hopkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hopkins!
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakara lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara 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!
Nakara scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Nakara keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nakara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nakara gets back to half guard.
Hopkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakara wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakara is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakara manages to get to full guard.
Nakara wants to sweep here but Hopkins controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara trying to control the position.
Nakara seems keen to control Hopkins's posture.
Hopkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakara trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hopkins stands up over Nakara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hopkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopkins prevents Nakara from improving his position.
Nakara is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hopkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakara is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara trying to hold on to Hopkins's head to control him but Hopkins postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tebato Nakara was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nakara throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakara can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakara is doing well to control the position and prevent Hopkins from advancing to side control.
Nakara trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hopkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Anthony Hopkins clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins clinches up with Nakara and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins lands an elbow inside that Nakara shrugs off.
It looks like Tebato Nakara has been cut.
Hopkins lands an elbow that stopped Nakara in his tracks for a moment.
Nakara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nakara controlling well, preventing Hopkins from escaping the position.
Nakara is trying to stick to Hopkins's back but Hopkins is turning into Nakara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nakara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hopkins.
Hopkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hopkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hopkins's guard.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins is trying to keep Nakara in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakara.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hopkins not doing much here.
Hopkins is keen to just control but Nakara is a slippery customer.
Hopkins not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is nestled in close to Nakara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakara is staying active underneath Hopkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anthony Hopkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hopkins shoots in and bounces Nakara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopkins trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins won't allow Nakara to sweep him here.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Hopkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Nakara circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakara misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakara as he jumps to the side.
Nakara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakara wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Nakara, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Nakara against the cage but Nakara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
and Nakara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hopkins is trying to hold Nakara in close to prevent damage but Nakara has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins trying to control but Nakara postures up.
Nakara blocks the strikes from Hopkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins is looking to control Nakara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Hopkins had his way with Tebato Nakara in that round.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakara connects with the punch.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nakara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nakara parries the strikes from Hopkins easily there. Hopkins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakara to escape.
Hopkins trying to control the position but Nakara is working away.
Hopkins working away.
Nakara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopkins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
Nakara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakara thows a huge punch but Hopkins dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hopkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins is trying to keep Nakara in close.
Nakara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Nakara controlling him for the moment.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tebato Nakara was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakara pinned against the cage. Nakara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but Nakara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakara.
Anthony Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakara stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopkins's guard.
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!
Nakara scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakara trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Nakara controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
Nakara wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Nakara is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Nakara is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nakara wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Nakara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakara postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tebato Nakara.
Well Hopkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Hopkins!
Anthony Hopkins retains his welterweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
