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OG 78: The Lord of the Cages PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zdzisialdo De La Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Grace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zdzisialdo De La Souza!
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, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Souza moves into the clinch.
Grace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De La Souza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grace clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De La Souza has good solid back control here.
De La Souza keeps control of the position as Grace tries to break free.
Grace is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by De La Souza.
You can see the frustration on Grace's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
De La Souza is riding his opponent, not letting Grace buck him off.
De La Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grace on the ground.
Grace breaks De La Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
De La Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdzisialdo De La Souza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
De La Souza rushes Grace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Souza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grace regains guard immediately.
Grace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Souza defends it easily.
Grace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Souza defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Souza gets to his feet. Grace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - De La Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De La Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grace wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace is staying active underneath De La Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grace actively working from the bottom here.
De La Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grace regains full guard. Nicely done.
De La Souza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miguel Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace swings for the body but De La Souza moves out of range.
De La Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grace tries to pull guard but De La Souza holds him up against the cage and eventually Grace drops back down to his feet.
Grace tries to pull guard but De La Souza won't allow it.
Zdzisialdo De La Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Grace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace jumps guard but De La Souza stands there with Grace around his waist. Grace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grace gets control of De La Souza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grace working for a triangle but De La Souza defends it easily.
De La Souza wanted to stand there but Grace had control of the position.
De La Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De La Souza wants to get up but he can't break Grace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De La Souza tries to stand but Grace is controlling from the bottom.
De La Souza looking to pass the guard.
Grace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace has his foot on De La Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Grace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De La Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Souza wants to stand but Grace has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grace wants to sweep here but De La Souza controlling him for the moment.
Grace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Souza stands and steps away. Grace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Souza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grace's half guard.
De La Souza moves nicely into side control.
Grace is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Souza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grace is looking to regain half guard here but De La Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
De La Souza stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grace shoots in and drives through. De La Souza sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Grace. Those never looked like landing.
De La Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grace's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De La Souza frees his head nicely. Oh but Grace has switched to an armbar! De La Souza is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Miguel Grace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Natan Wille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mati Ferrera Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wille comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natan Wille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mati Ferrera Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferrera Fernandes.
Nice sprawl there from Ferrera Fernandes as Wille shoots in.
Wille shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ferrera Fernandes keeping control of the position.
Wille knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferrera Fernandes on the ground.
Ferrera Fernandes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferrera Fernandes wants to sweep here but Wille controlling him for the moment.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrera Fernandes working a defensive guard here.
Ferrera Fernandes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wille can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Wille wants to control from the top but Ferrera Fernandes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wille defends well.
Ferrera Fernandes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferrera Fernandes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferrera Fernandes gets control of Wille's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferrera Fernandes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wille lands a couple of elbows.
Ferrera Fernandes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferrera Fernandes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Ferrera Fernandes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wille gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wille wants to control from the top but Ferrera Fernandes keeps moving.
Wille looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrera Fernandes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wille is trying to keep Ferrera Fernandes in close.
Ferrera Fernandes trying to control but Wille is working from the bottom.
Wille throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ferrera Fernandes wanted to stand there but Wille had control of the position.
Wille trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wille is proving hard to escape from.
Ferrera Fernandes advances to half guard.
Wille gets full guard.
Wille can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferrera Fernandes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferrera Fernandes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ferrera Fernandes.
Ferrera Fernandes fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Wille swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wille scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to control Wille's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferrera Fernandes avoid being mounted?
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wille is keen to just control but Ferrera Fernandes is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferrera Fernandes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferrera Fernandes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wille defends it easily.
Ferrera Fernandes controls Wille momentarily but Wille frees himself.
Ferrera Fernandes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrera Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferrera Fernandes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wille throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrera Fernandes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferrera Fernandes tries to sprawl but Wille drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferrera Fernandes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wille wants to control from the top but Ferrera Fernandes keeps moving.
Ferrera Fernandes looking to control.
Wille postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferrera Fernandes trying to keep a closed guard but Wille is proving a slippery customer.
Ferrera Fernandes working for a triangle but Wille defends it easily.
Ferrera Fernandes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wille manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrera Fernandes wants to stand but Wille has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes is pushing down on Wille's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wille is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferrera Fernandes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to take a break and control but Wille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to work for a kimura but Wille is defending well.
Ferrera Fernandes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wille gets back to half guard.
Ferrera Fernandes passes to side control.
Wille is trying to control Ferrera Fernandes's posture but Ferrera Fernandes avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wille tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrera Fernandes decides to stand back up.
Natan Wille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wille avoids the head kick by Ferrera Fernandes.
Wille decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to control but Wille passes into side control!
Wille working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ferrera Fernandes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wille prevents Ferrera Fernandes from standing back up.
Ferrera Fernandes gets back to full guard.
Ferrera Fernandes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes working for a triangle but Wille defends it easily.
Ferrera Fernandes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferrera Fernandes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wille defends it easily.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wille loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrera Fernandes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferrera Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes working a defensive guard here.
Wille showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferrera Fernandes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wille wants to control from the top but Ferrera Fernandes keeps moving.
Ferrera Fernandes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrera Fernandes is looking to stand up but Wille isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Wille blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wille.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mati Ferrera Fernandes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wille blocks a head kick by Ferrera Fernandes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferrera Fernandes.
Wille changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferrera Fernandes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ferrera Fernandes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wille lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferrera Fernandes manages to get to full guard.
Wille lands a couple of elbows.
Ferrera Fernandes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferrera Fernandes looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrera Fernandes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wille manages to get himself to full guard.
Wille tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes wants to stand but Wille has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to free his leg and advance position but Wille is retaining full guard.
Wille is trying to control the position but Ferrera Fernandes postures up.
Ferrera Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wille gets the takedown into side control.
Ferrera Fernandes is trying to buck Wille off.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to buck Wille off but Wille is having none of it.
Wille looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wille is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferrera Fernandes is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrera Fernandes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferrera Fernandes tries to kick Wille off but Wille keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferrera Fernandes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferrera Fernandes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wille wants to control from the top but Ferrera Fernandes keeps moving.
Ferrera Fernandes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wille rolls with it to try and escape but Ferrera Fernandes cranks on the arm and Wille is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mati Ferrera Fernandes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touquinho Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guille Caju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Touquinho Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guille Caju!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Caju is just out of range.
Caju throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caju finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Caju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Caju.
Caju throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Caju. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caju.
Caju misses with a straight left.
Caju takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva takes a swing at Caju's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Guille Caju has been cut.
Touquinho Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings for the body but Caju moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Caju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caju misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caju takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Caju throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caju jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Caju throws a leg kick that misses.
Caju moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caju misses with a straight left.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Caju lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva pounces like a tiger and cracks Caju with a vicious hook! Caju is down but not out! Silva follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Touquinho Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japanese King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young, wild, and free kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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26
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joni Vvit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Japanese King!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vvit lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King drives through and clinches with Vvit against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vvit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vvit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Joni Vvit has been cut.
Vvit scores with a nice hook to the head.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vvit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vvit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Vvit tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Vvit scores with a nice hook to the head.
King stalling in the clinch but Vvit improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vvit is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King is trying to stall.
King takes a shot to the head.
Vvit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vvit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Vvit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vvit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vvit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King pushes Vvit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King is looking to control Vvit's arms but Vvit gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vvit.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vvit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vvit's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King looks gassed!
Vvit lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looking to throw knees to the head but Vvit is blocking nicely.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vvit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vvit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vvit blocks an elbow strike.
Vvit lands with a light punch inside.
Vvit tries a body shot but King blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to stall but Vvit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vvit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vvit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vvit tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Vvit lands a shoulder strike.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vvit's face.
King keeps control of Vvit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vvit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vvit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vvit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Vvit blocks with his arms.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vvit.
Vvit tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vvit.
Vvit has King pressed against the cage.
Vvit lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Vvit lands a nice uppercut.
King is rocked!
Vvit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Vvit finish him?
Vvit is muscling King up against the cage and as King bounces back off, Vvit cracks him with a huge right hand! King crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joni Vvit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Musasi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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20
155 lbs
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19
164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musasi Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Snake Tiberio!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberio shoots in for a takedown but Miyamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyamoto throws a hook but Tiberio avoids it easily.
Miyamoto works over Tiberio's head and body with a nice combination.
Tiberio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miyamoto to the ground. Tiberio is now in Miyamoto's guard.
Tiberio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiberio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tiberio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiberio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tiberio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyamoto has escaped and now he's on top!
Miyamoto throwing strikes from guard but Tiberio blocks nicely.
Miyamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiberio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiberio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiberio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tiberio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miyamoto has Tiberio in his guard.
Tiberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiberio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tiberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Snake Tiberio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tiberio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio closes the distance and clinches up with Miyamoto, looking for a takedown. Tiberio pushes Miyamoto against the cage but Miyamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Musasi Miyamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Tiberio.
Miyamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiberio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiberio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyamoto.
Tiberio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyamoto's guard.
Tiberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiberio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Tiberio from controlling successfully.
Tiberio drops back looking for a leg! Miyamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miyamoto manages to kick Tiberio off! Tiberio jumps back into Miyamoto's guard.
Miyamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiberio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miyamoto is trying to control Tiberio's posture but Tiberio avoids it.
Tiberio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.
Tiberio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Miyamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tiberio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tiberio wants to control but Miyamoto is keeping him busy.
Tiberio tries for a kimura but Miyamoto is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyamoto prevents Tiberio from improving position.
Miyamoto sneaks back into half guard.
Tiberio is looking for a kimura here.
Tiberio wants to control but Miyamoto is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Tiberio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tiberio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination but Tiberio avoids it well.
Miyamoto looks to land a combination but Tiberio avoids it well.
Miyamoto tries to bum rush Tiberio with a series of wild strikes but Tiberio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiberio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiberio shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Tiberio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiberio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiberio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyamoto as he jumps to the side.
Musasi Miyamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Tiberio.
Tiberio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyamoto tries to avoid it but Tiberio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyamoto to the ground. Miyamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiberio fails with the takedown.
Tiberio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto wants to land a leg kick but Tiberio is out of range.
No joy there for Miyamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiberio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiberio misses with a looping right.
Tiberio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiberio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiberio swings around for an armbar but Miyamoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tiberio's guard.
Tiberio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyamoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Tiberio working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiberio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiberio is trying to keep Miyamoto in close.
Snake Tiberio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tiberio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tiberio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tiberio!
Tiberio tries for a kimura but Miyamoto is defending well.
Tiberio has an Americana. Miyamoto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tiberio is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tiberio hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Snake Tiberio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Oliveria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Oliveria has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ninja Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai loads up on a big right hand but Oliveria slips the punch.
Samurai scores with a head kick. Oliveria tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Thiago Oliveria has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveria checks a leg kick.
Oliveria blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Oliveria.
Samurai wants to slow Oliveria down by chopping away at his legs.
Samurai dodges the punch combination from Oliveria.
Oliveria throws a head kick but Samurai moves out of range.
Samurai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thiago Oliveria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Samurai there.
Samurai throws a leg kick which misses Oliveria's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveria tries to avoid it.
Oliveria moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samurai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveria avoids the head kick by Samurai.
Oliveria tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliveria blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliveria is looking to slow Samurai down with leg kicks.
Oliveria moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samurai misses with an uppercut. Oliveria saw that one coming.
Samurai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samurai throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveria moves out of range easily.
Oliveria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samurai.
Samurai misses with a straight left.
Samurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveria was well out of range. Poor timing from Samurai.
Oliveria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samurai.
Oliveria is breathing heavily.
Oliveria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samurai lands a big head kick that sends Oliveria tumbling to the mat! Samurai takes a step backwards and waves Oliveria back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oliveria is rocked!
Thiago Oliveria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveria bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Samurai comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Oliveria falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Oliveria was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ninja Samurai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Selling the Wind. Harris has chosen Elevator muzik as his entrance music. Paul Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Osko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osko lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Osko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osko walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osko.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harris.
Osko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris cracks Osko with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Osko.
Osko throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Osko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris moves away from the strike by Osko.
Harris misses with a hook
and Osko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osko.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osko.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osko wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Osko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Osko chips away with some ground and pound.
Osko is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Osko slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osko postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Osko landing some decent shots from guard.
Osko lands a couple of elbows.
Osko throwing strikes but missing.
Osko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Osko landing some decent shots from guard.
Osko landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris controls Osko momentarily but Osko frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Osko defends easily.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Osko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harris prevents Osko from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Osko trying to control from the bottom.
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 Josh Osko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Osko throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Osko ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Osko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osko momentarily.
Harris tries to clinch
and Osko counters with a two punch combo.
Osko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Osko's knee but Osko avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Josh Osko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Osko saw that one coming.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris throws a lazy head kick
and Osko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Osko circles away.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Osko counters with a leg kick.
Osko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Osko misses with a combination
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris checks the leg kick.
Osko defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws a leg kick but Osko moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Osko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Osko does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Osko.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Osko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris is looking to clinch but Osko is avoiding it.
Harris misses with a body kick.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osko tried to score with a low kick but Harris checks it.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris tries to clinch there but Osko circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Osko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a push kick but Osko slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Osko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osko was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
A head kick misses from Osko.
Osko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harris tries to clinch there but Osko circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osko thows a body shot but no joy.
Osko avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris throws a head kick that misses
and Osko counters with a one-two to the body.
Osko tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Osko wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Osko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko scores with punches from side control.
Harris wants to control but Osko postures up.
Harris manages to get back to half guard.
Osko working Harris over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris won't allow Osko to pass to mount.
Osko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by Osko.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Osko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osko wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Osko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Osko is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Osko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Osko lands strikes from half guard.
Osko lands with a punch from half guard.
Osko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osko connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Osko passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osko is putting a hurting on Harris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Osko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harris is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Harris's face as Osko controls the position.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Osko finish him?
Osko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harris is not content to let Osko control the position.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Osko's best efforts.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Osko has control of the leg.
Osko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osko working the head and body with strikes.
Osko is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Osko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Osko!
Josh Osko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyros Sisyphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Phays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisyphus comes to the cage accompanied by Waters of Nazareth - Justice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kim Phays has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyros Sisyphus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyros Sisyphus!
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, Kim Phays!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phays moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phays.
Kim Phays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phays.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phays.
Sisyphus fails with a takedown attempt.
Sisyphus moves forwards but Phays connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phays lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phays connects with a leg kick. Sisyphus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phays swings for the body but Sisyphus moves out of range.
Phays throws a sloppy head kick and Sisyphus moves out of range easily.
Sisyphus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phays.
Phays keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sisyphus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyphus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sisyphus is fighting to break Phays's control of his arms but Phays is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sisyphus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phays looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phays looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phays!
Sisyphus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sisyphus wants to get back to full guard.
Phays with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Phays not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sisyphus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sisyphus actively working from the bottom here.
Phays throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phays has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phays controlling his opponent.
Sisyphus is trying desperately to improve position.
Phays looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phays tries to control but Sisyphus wriggling away.
Phays controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phays tries to control but Sisyphus wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Phays was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sisyphus misses with a hook. Phays ducked under it nicely.
Phays lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sisyphus misses with an uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phays enables Sisyphus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phays manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sisyphus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phays dives on top into guard.
Sisyphus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phays doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phays manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phays sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phays trying to control but Sisyphus is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phays trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phays controls the pace.
Sisyphus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phays gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phays controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kim Phays hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sisyphus avoids the head kick by Phays.
Phays lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sisyphus at a distance.
Phays fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phays scores with a head kick. Sisyphus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Phays.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Phays dominated that round.
That's time! Sisyphus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phays throws a head kick but Sisyphus moves out of range.
Sisyphus misses the jab.
Phays scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phays goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phays staying out of range there.
Phays throws an overhand right that has Sisyphus reeling! Phays follows up with more punches and Sisyphus is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kim Phays!
Kim Phays is the new welterweight champion!
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