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OG 79: New Moonsault PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Magron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonez has chosen How We Do as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Magron!
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, Jonny Jonez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magron avoids it really well and circles away.
Magron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magron prevents Jonez from standing back up.
Magron tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jonez controls his leg.
Magron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jonez defending well though.
Jonez wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magron escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jonez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jonez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonez takes the fight into the clinch.
Jonez tries to score a body lock takedown but Magron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulo Magron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jonez.
Jonez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jonez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magron controlling from the top position.
Jonez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jonez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jonez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magron sprawls well initially but Jonez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Magron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magron gets full guard.
Magron wants to sweep here but Jonez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magron keeping full guard, as Jonez tries to pass.
Jonez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonez is looking to work some ground and pound but Magron has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jonez's guard.
Magron trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paulo Magron just wasn't active enough.
Magron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jonez with that takedown attempt.
Jonez shoots in for a takedown but Magron shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magron's guard.
Jonez looks gassed!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jonez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonez throws an elbow that misses. Magron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonez's guard. Nice move by Magron!
Jonez keeping full guard, as Magron tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jonez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magron is fending him off so far but Jonez persists. Nope, Magron circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Magron. No joy for Jonez on that attempt.
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 Paulo Magron will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magron has his takedown stuffed
and Jonez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magron is trying to control the position but Jonez postures up.
Magron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magron looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magron looking to control but Jonez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magron is trying to control here but Jonez has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magron decides to return to a standing position.
Magron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonez forces Magron back against the cage and clinches.
Jonez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Jonez. No joy for Magron on that attempt.
Magron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Jonez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magron throws a lazy right hand but Jonez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonez forces Magron back against the cage and clinches.
Magron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonez is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Magron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonez tries for a takedown but Magron manages to get underhooks.
Jonez misses with a knee to the head.
Jonez is breathing heavily.
Magron wants to break free but Jonez has control.
Jonez jumps into guard, dragging Magron to the mat.
Jonez keeping moving, preventing Magron from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paulo Magron wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Magron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonez but Jonez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jonez is looking to clinch.
Magron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jonez closes the distance and clinches up with Magron, looking for a takedown. Jonez pushes Magron against the cage but Magron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magron shoots in but Jonez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magron fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Jonez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jonez has his takedown stuffed
and Magron counters with a three punch combo that has Jonez backing up. Jonez nods at Magron to acknowledge the strikes.
Magron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jonez uses his free foot to push down on Magron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magron.
Jonez cracks Magron with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jonez throws some wild stikes that Magron manages to avoid easily.
Magron tries to reverse the position but Jonez maintains control.
Jonez with good strikes from the mount here!
Jonez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magron slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonez with the ground and pound but Magron uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jonez cracks Magron with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magron is trying to control the position but Jonez postures up.
Jonez throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonez chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jonez is looking to work some ground and pound but Magron has wrist control.
Magron trying to control the position.
Magron lands an upkick as Jonez stands over him.
Jonez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magron manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jonez keeping moving, preventing Magron from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paulo Magron wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Magron rushes Jonez and presses him up against the cage.
Jonez pulls guard successfully.
Magron throws an elbow that misses. Jonez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magron's guard. Nice move by Jonez!
Jonez postures up.
Jonez wants to stand and escape but instead Magron has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paulo Magron just wasn't active enough.
Magron wants to clinch.
Magron shoots in for a double leg but Jonez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jonez avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jonez.
Paulo Magron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jonez.
Jonez tries to clinch up but Magron circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonez fails with a takedown attempt.
Magron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jonez tries to avoid it but Magron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jonez to the ground. Jonez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonez shoots for a double leg takedown but Magron sprawls well. He's pushed Jonez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magron shoots in looking for a takedown but Jonez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonez clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jonez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jonez 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jonez!
Our winner, Jonny Jonez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Hellstorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helder Ninja Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Passos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Uppercut-2Pac. Alexander Hellstorm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helder Ninja Passos's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Hellstorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helder Ninja Passos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja Passos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ninja Passos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ninja Passos misses with a knee to the head.
Ninja Passos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ninja Passos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hellstorm is looking for a takedown.
Ninja Passos misses with a knee to the head.
Ninja Passos looking to throw knees to the head but Hellstorm is blocking nicely.
Ninja Passos has Hellstorm pressed against the cage, preventing Hellstorm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hellstorm managing to block the knees to the body from Ninja Passos.
Hellstorm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ninja Passos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hellstorm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hellstorm passes to side control.
Ninja Passos is not content to let Hellstorm control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstorm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hellstorm trying to control the action but Ninja Passos is working from the bottom.
Hellstorm tries for a kimura but Ninja Passos is defending well.
Ninja Passos is trying to buck Hellstorm off.
Hellstorm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstorm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hellstorm punching from mount but Ninja Passos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hellstorm looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hellstorm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hellstorm is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ninja Passos moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja Passos misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstorm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ninja Passos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hellstorm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellstorm misses with a takedown attempt - Ninja Passos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ninja Passos rushes Hellstorm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ninja Passos looking to throw knees to the head but Hellstorm is blocking nicely.
Ninja Passos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hellstorm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hellstorm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ninja Passos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ninja Passos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellstorm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ninja Passos stalling in the clinch but Hellstorm improves position.
Hellstorm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Passos tries to keep at a distance but Hellstorm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ninja Passos lands an elbow that stopped Hellstorm in his tracks for a moment.
Ninja Passos is looking to control Hellstorm's arms but Hellstorm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ninja Passos has his back to the cage.
Hellstorm breaks the clinch.
Hellstorm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hellstorm closes the distance and pushes Ninja Passos back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja Passos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ninja Passos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hellstorm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja Passos closes the distance and clinches.
Hellstorm tries for a takedown but Ninja Passos manages to get underhooks.
Ninja Passos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hellstorm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Hellstorm 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.
Hellstorm rushes Ninja Passos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ninja Passos tries a knee to the head but Hellstorm blocks it.
Ninja Passos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellstorm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hellstorm tries to pull guard but Ninja Passos holds him up against the cage and eventually Hellstorm drops back down to his feet.
Ninja Passos taking a breather.
Hellstorm breaks the clinch.
Hellstorm tries a head kick but it misses.
Hellstorm fails with a takedown attempt.
Ninja Passos clinches up with Hellstorm and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja Passos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hellstorm.
Hellstorm has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ninja Passos is trying to keep an underhook but Hellstorm manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellstorm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Passos pushes Hellstorm off looking to stand but Hellstorm dives back in and keeps control.
Hellstorm is pressing down on Ninja Passos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ninja Passos is holding on for now.
Hellstorm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja Passos defends it well.
Ninja Passos wants to get back to his feet.
Hellstorm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ninja Passos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Passos pushes Hellstorm off looking to stand but Hellstorm dives back in and keeps control.
Hellstorm works his way into full mount!
Ninja Passos tries to buck Hellstorm off but he can't manage it.
Hellstorm wants to finish this one by submission but Ninja Passos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hellstorm.
Hellstorm is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ninja Passos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ninja Passos shrugs it off.
Hellstorm wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hellstorm tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Passos is trying to stand up.
Hellstorm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ninja Passos is surviving well by controlling Hellstorm's body position as best he can.
Ninja Passos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hellstorm working for a submission but Ninja Passos is keeping him at bay.
Ninja Passos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstorm tries to control but Ninja Passos wriggling away.
Hellstorm raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hellstorm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ninja Passos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hellstorm punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellstorm punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellstorm quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hellstorm but it's paid off an Ninja Passos is forced to tap! Nice work by Hellstorm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hellstorm!
After winning the bout, Alexander Hellstorm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever comes to the cage accompanied by X-Files Theme. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Ways. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
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, Victor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Griever counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that Griever avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Griever throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griever counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Victor Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Griever dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griever.
Griever connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Griever lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Griever waves Silva back to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
Griever throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Griever finish him?
Griever darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Silva's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Griever before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zell Griever!
After winning the bout, Zell Griever thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Mewhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valmir Tiberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valmir Tiberio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miles Mewhorn!
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, Valmir Tiberio!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberio throws a looping overhand right but Mewhorn ducks down to avoid it.
Mewhorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiberio circles away.
Tiberio misses with a straight right.
Mewhorn moves forwards but Tiberio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Mewhorn.
Mewhorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiberio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mewhorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiberio throws out a powerful jab.
Tiberio lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mewhorn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mewhorn is breathing heavily.
Tiberio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiberio cracks Mewhorn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mewhorn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tiberio finish him?
Mewhorn is rocked!
BAM! Tiberio delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mewhorn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Valmir Tiberio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kadian Aitkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Been Away Too Long - Soundgarden. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kadian Aitkens!
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, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aitkens swings for the body but Capriotti moves out of range.
Capriotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aitkens to the mat! Aitkens manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Capriotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aitkens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capriotti has Aitkens in his guard.
Capriotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aitkens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capriotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aitkens defends well.
Aitkens trying to control the position from guard on top but Capriotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aitkens wants to pass the guard but Capriotti is keeping the position.
Aitkens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capriotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aitkens's guard.
Capriotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aitkens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capriotti has Aitkens in his guard.
Capriotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aitkens defends it easily.
Capriotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capriotti has his foot on Aitkens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aitkens works his way back into a safe position though.
Aitkens gets to his feet. Capriotti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aitkens throws a lazy uppercut
and Capriotti counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capriotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aitkens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Capriotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Aitkens is defending well.
Capriotti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aitkens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Capriotti's guard! Nice work there by Aitkens!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens looking to pass the guard.
Aitkens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Capriotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aitkens has managed to get both his arms back between Capriotti's legs - danger averted.
Aitkens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aitkens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Capriotti's guard.
Capriotti gets full guard.
Capriotti looking for subs off his back but Aitkens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Capriotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aitkens controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.
Aitkens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aitkens pulls his head out easily.
Aitkens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capriotti is looking to improve his position.
Capriotti actively working from the bottom here.
Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aitkens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capriotti's head.
Aitkens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Capriotti.
Capriotti wants to get back to full guard.
Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aitkens pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti tries to roll over but Aitkens keeps him under control.
Aitkens uses his free foot to push down on Capriotti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Capriotti.
Aitkens thowing shots but they're missing.
Aitkens misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aitkens sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Capriotti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aitkens works his way into full mount!
Capriotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aitkens looking to control but Capriotti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aitkens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Aitkens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aitkens.
Aitkens misses with an uppercut.
Aitkens jabs Capriotti right on the nose. Capriotti blinks but takes it well.
Aitkens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Capriotti backs up against the cage.
Capriotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capriotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aitkens is just riding it out for now. Capriotti eventually gives up the hold.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura but Aitkens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capriotti to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura but Aitkens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capriotti to get the leverage.
Nikolay Capriotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capriotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aitkens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aitkens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aitkens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.
Capriotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capriotti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens is trying to stand up here but Capriotti is controlling him well.
Aitkens wants to improve his position but Capriotti is controlling well.
Capriotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aitkens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aitkens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aitkens misses with the ground and pound.
Aitkens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capriotti regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens trying to control from half guard but Capriotti is working away.
Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aitkens pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Capriotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aitkens wants to pass the guard but Capriotti is keeping the position.
Capriotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aitkens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capriotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capriotti is looking for a triangle but Aitkens pushes his legs off easily.
Capriotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aitkens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aitkens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aitkens stopping the sweep attempt from Capriotti.
Aitkens wants to control from the top but Capriotti keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capriotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capriotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aitkens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aitkens throws a big right hand that misses.
Aitkens advances to half guard.
Aitkens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capriotti's head.
Capriotti is looking for a sweep. Aitkens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aitkens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aitkens wants to stand up but Capriotti is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aitkens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capriotti defending well though.
Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aitkens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolay Capriotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aitkens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Capriotti back to the cage. Aitkens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Capriotti throws a hook to the side of Aitkens's head but Aitkens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Aitkens. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Capriotti.
Aitkens lands a really nice looking cross but Capriotti seems unphased.
Aitkens tests Capriotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Capriotti lands with a right hand.
Capriotti looks to throw the jab but Aitkens is out of range.
Aitkens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capriotti throws out the jab.
Capriotti moves out of range as Aitkens strikes.
Aitkens throws a poor cross that misses
and Capriotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Capriotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aitkens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capriotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Aitkens.
Aitkens misses with a body shot.
Aitkens scores with a jab to the head.
Aitkens misses with a right hand
and Capriotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capriotti looks to land a left hand but Aitkens moved out of range nicely.
Aitkens throws a sloppy body shot
and Capriotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Capriotti.
Capriotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aitkens misses with a double jab.
Capriotti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aitkens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aitkens is keeping the position for now.
Aitkens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capriotti is one step ahead there.
Capriotti looking to pass the guard.
Aitkens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capriotti on the ground.
Aitkens seems keen to control Capriotti's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aitkens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aitkens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aitkens!
Capriotti is not content to let Aitkens control the position.
Kadian Aitkens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is looking to regain half guard here but Aitkens keeps moving and retains side control.
Aitkens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Capriotti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aitkens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aitkens in side control, throwing shots but Capriotti defends.
Capriotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capriotti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Capriotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aitkens sees it coming and defends easily.
Capriotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Capriotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capriotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aitkens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capriotti.
Aitkens keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Capriotti.
I've got Capriotti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Capriotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Capriotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crixus Pais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanjay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crixus Pais!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pais throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh misses with a hook to the body
and Pais counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Pais sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Pais ducks down to avoid it.
Singh is looking to clinch but Pais is avoiding it.
Pais jabs at Singh's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pais pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh throws a hook but Pais avoids it easily.
Pais digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Pais. Beautiful body shot.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pais misses with a left hand
and Singh counters by moving into the clinch.
Singh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh wants to clinch up but Pais keeps it at a distance.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Pais throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pais looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Sanjay Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh tries to clinch
and Pais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Pais throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pais 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pais bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pais avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pais misses the shot to the body.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Pais blocks a jab.
Pais looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Pais.
Pais connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pais uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Pais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pais moves forwards but Singh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh throws a hook but Pais avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Pais misses with a hook.
A jab from Singh misses.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Singh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singh misses with an elbow over the top.
Pais has Singh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Singh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Singh misses with an elbow over the top.
Singh misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pais's brow.
Pais wants to break free but Singh has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
Sanjay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crixus Pais.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Pais counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singh lands an overhand right.
Singh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pais.
Singh drives through and clinches with Pais against the cage.
Pais gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Singh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pais is working away from the top position though.
Pais seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crixus Pais dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pais momentarily.
Pais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pais sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pais digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Crixus Pais seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pais moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Pais finds it's target.
It looks like Sanjay Singh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pais looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pais looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh misses with a looping right.
Pais throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Pais counters with a right hand that sends Singh tumbling to the canvas! Can Pais finish him? He dives into Singh's guard looking to do just that!
Singh is rocked!
Pais 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.
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pais is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Pais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pais controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus Pais has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pais moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Pais misses with a straight left.
Singh moves out of range as Pais strikes.
Singh misses with a looping right.
Singh clinches up with Pais and pushes him back against the cage.
Pais jumps guard.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pais controls Singh momentarily but Singh frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pais slips under a jab from Singh.
Pais displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Pais's head but Pais sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pais.
Pais swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Pais throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh forces Pais back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh misses with an elbow strike.
Pais avoiding damage as Singh throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh throws an elbow but misses.
Pais blocks the elbow strike.
Pais dodges an elbow strike from Singh.
Pais blocks an elbow strike.
Pais tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Pais counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pais throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pais misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crixus Pais showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sanjay Singh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pais blocks a jab.
Crixus Pais is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Pais ducks down to avoid it.
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh throws an elbow but it misses.
Pais avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh.
Singh pushes off an throws an elbow but Pais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singh throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pais's brow.
Pais has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Singh after a bit of a struggle.
Singh tries to land knees in the clinch but Pais avoids the damage to the body.
Pais dodges an elbow strike from Singh.
Singh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Singh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh trying to land knees to the body.
Singh throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh throws an elbow but misses.
Singh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pais jumps guard and drags Singh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pais is trying to keep Singh in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pais is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Sanjay Singh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Pais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pais throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Pais moves away and avoids it.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pais sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pais lands a jab to the nose.
Pais connects with the punch.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pais uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh is looking to clinch but Pais is avoiding it.
Pais throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pais, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Singh throws an elbow but misses.
Singh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pais avoids the elbow strike from Singh, against the cage.
Singh is stalling here.
Singh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Singh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Singh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pais's brow.
Pais blocks an elbow strike from Singh.
Singh missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pais blocks the elbow strike.
Pais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Singh pushes off an throws an elbow but Pais leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Singh lands an elbow inside.
Singh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pais dodges an elbow strike from Singh.
Singh throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pais on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pais jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Pais gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanjay Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanjay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crixus Pais.
Pais slips under a jab from Singh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanjay Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pais 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crixus Pais!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Stratus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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22
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Stratus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stratus keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia won't allow Stratus to sweep him here.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Stratus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demian Maia.
Maia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Stratus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stratus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stratus misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratus cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Stratus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stratus manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Stratus's guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Stratus keeps moving.
Maia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stratus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia advances to half guard.
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Stratus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stratus is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia decides to stand and escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stratus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stratus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay Stratus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stratus misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Stratus feints a jab promting Maia to slip. Stratus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stratus connects with a jab.
Maia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stratus swivels and escapes.
Stratus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stratus just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Sloppy strikes from Maia. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Stratus wants to stand up but Maia is controlling him.
Maia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maia stands up from Stratus's guard - Maia perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stratus connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stratus lands with a nice body punch.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Stratus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stratus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stratus misses with a wild combination.
Stratus motions for Maia to come forward. Stratus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay Stratus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stratus misses with a double jab.
Stratus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stratus scores with a jab to the body.
Maia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stratus.
Stratus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maia on the side of the head.
Stratus cracks Maia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Stratus tenderised Maia's leg. Maia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stratus.
Stratus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia is standing up over Stratus. Stratus looks to escape but Maia dives into side control.
Stratus is breathing heavily.
Stratus is looking to reverse the position.
Demian Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maia has an Americana. Stratus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Demian Maia!
Our winner, Demian Maia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Kamara!
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, Joabe Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamara 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.
Kamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Kamara from controlling successfully.
Kamara 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.
Kamara 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.
Kamara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oliveira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamara, into his guard.
Oliveira wanted to stand there but Kamara had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamara has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamara controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Kamara working for submissions but it's allowed Oliveira to get to half guard.
Kamara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kamara wants to get back to full guard.
Kamara actively working from the bottom here.
Kamara misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Kamara defends it.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira working over Kamara with some ground and pound. Kamara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamara is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamara wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamara tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joabe Oliveira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Chris Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joabe Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamara as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamara but Kamara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oliveira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Kamara slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kamara has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
A nice elbow there by Kamara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kamara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kamara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Kamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamara grinds an elbow into Oliveira's temple.
Oliveira striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kamara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamara's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Kamara.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
Kamara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oliveira!
Oliveira is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamara controlling his opponent.
Kamara jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Oliveira is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oliveira and Kamara has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kamara tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
Kamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oliveira is trying to control Kamara's posture but Kamara avoids it.
Kamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira is trying to control Kamara's posture but Kamara avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oliveira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kamara wants to take a breather but Oliveira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kamara.
Kamara stops Oliveira from standing up.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamara manages to get himself to full guard.
Kamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kamara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oliveira has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kamara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamara somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Kamara moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara blocks the body kick.
Kamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamara is defended easily by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Kamara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
Kamara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamara tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Kamara is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira frees his head quite easily.
Oliveira is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Kamara pushes him away.
Kamara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamara controlling from mount.
Chris Kamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamara tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Oliveira wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chris Kamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chris Kamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Kamara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kamara.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Kamara is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamara controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Kamara won't allow Oliveira to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kamara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almaz Anzor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzor has chosen Ты кто такой? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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22
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rendo Gracie!
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, Almaz Anzor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anzor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anzor misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie clobbers Anzor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Anzor sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rendo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Anzor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anzor.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Anzor.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Anzor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anzor lands a body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anzor from controlling successfully.
Anzor wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anzor wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anzor is one step ahead there.
Anzor wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anzor's guard.
Anzor is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anzor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Anzor's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anzor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Anzor is working from the bottom.
Anzor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Anzor tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anzor goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
Anzor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Anzor blocks the move with his legs.
Anzor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Anzor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Gracie 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! Anzor rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Anzor is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rendo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagulu Paiskbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiagulu Paiskbah will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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288 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiagulu Paiskbah!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Paiskbah circles away easily
and Paiskbah counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Paiskbah is proving a slippery customer.
Paiskbah looking to pass the guard.
Paiskbah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones keeping full guard, as Paiskbah tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jones.
A left lands for Paiskbah.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paiskbah counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Paiskbah slows the pace down.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paiskbah taking a breather here.
Paiskbah cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paiskbah working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiskbah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paiskbah has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Paiskbah yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Paiskbah.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiagulu Paiskbah!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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