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CFC 16 - James vs. Drago PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonh Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rivers's choice of entrance music: Darude Sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, 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, Jonh Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.
Maia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Rivers in his guard.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivers's guard.
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Rivers in his guard.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rivers!
Maia goes for an armbar but Rivers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Rivers wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Maia manages to get back to half guard.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia jumps guard.
Rivers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivers has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rivers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia wants to improve his position but instead Rivers has moved into half guard.
Rivers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maia is pressing down on Rivers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rivers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maia.
Maia prevents Rivers from moving into mount.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Rivers controlling the position.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Demian Maia will probably get the nod.
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.
Rivers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maia decides to pull guard.
Rivers trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rivers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Maia wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maia wants to get back to full guard but Rivers has passed into side control.
Rivers prevents Maia from getting the reversal.
Rivers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia won't allow Rivers to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivers's back!
Maia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Maia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rivers has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rivers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rivers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maia gets his way!
Rivers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maia's guard. Nice work there by Rivers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Maia tries to clinch up
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Maia tries to clinch up
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
Maia clinches but Rivers breaks the clinch
and Rivers counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rivers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia looks to clinch
and Rivers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Maia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by Rivers.
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jonh Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Maia being controlled here, momentarily.
Demian Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rivers has passed into side control.
Maia is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it.
Demian Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia gets back to half guard.
Maia works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonh Rivers.
I think Maia 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy KOs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teddy KOs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy KOs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KOs dodges the punch combination from Baptista.
Baptista throws a nice looking combination but KOs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baptista swinging wildly here.
KOs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baptista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. KOs defends it easily.
Baptista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baptista is working hard here to advance position.
KOs looking to pass the guard.
Baptista is trying to control the position but KOs postures up.
Baptista working for a triangle but KOs defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
KOs advances to half guard.
KOs wants to control but Baptista is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baptista tries to roll over but KOs keeps him under control.
KOs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
KOs is keen to just control but Baptista is a slippery customer.
KOs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
KOs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KOs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptista is pressing down on KOs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
KOs tries to free his leg and advance position but Baptista is retaining full guard.
KOs won't allow Baptista to sweep him here.
KOs trying to control but Baptista is working from the bottom.
Baptista manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KOs manages to get himself to full guard.
KOs keeping moving, preventing Baptista from controlling successfully.
KOs wants to stand but Baptista is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baptista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. KOs defending well though.
Baptista wants to pass to mount but KOs is defending the position.
Baptista is breathing heavily.
KOs gets back to full guard.
Baptista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
KOs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baptista manages to get himself to full guard.
KOs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
KOs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
KOs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baptista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baptista wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KOs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baptista manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KOs manages to get himself to full guard.
Baptista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baptista preventing the sweep.
Baptista throwing strikes from guard but KOs blocks nicely.
Baptista wants to control from the top but KOs keeps moving.
KOs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baptista lands a couple of elbows.
Baptista preventing the sweep.
Baptista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baptista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Baptista. No joy for KOs on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teddy KOs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baptista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
KOs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baptista!
Baptista wants to hold on but KOs pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by KOs.
Baptista tries to lock up and control but KOs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baptista is in a horrible position here. KOs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
KOs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baptista looks a forlorn figure.
Baptista can't escape the position.
Baptista slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
KOs is just content to waste time from the top position. Baptista takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
KOs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baptista's guard.
KOs tries to free his leg and advance position but Baptista is retaining full guard.
KOs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KOs tries to free his leg and advance position but Baptista is retaining full guard.
KOs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baptista keeping moving, preventing KOs from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baptista misses with a two punch combination.
KOs shoots in and drives through. Baptista sprawls well.
KOs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baptista.
Baptista stuffs the takedown.
Baptista throws a series of punches but KOs moves out of range.
Baptista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baptista!
Baptista fails in his attempt to clinch.
KOs shoots in but no luck this time.
Diego Baptista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy KOs.
Baptista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KOs controls Baptista momentarily but Baptista frees himself.
Baptista pushing down on KOs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baptista is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, KOs has managed to free his arm - good work.
KOs manages to get to full guard.
KOs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teddy KOs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baptista stopping the sweep attempt from KOs.
Baptista trying to control but KOs is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista is really struggling to control KOs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baptista passes KOs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
KOs is pressing down on Baptista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
KOs wants to sweep here but Baptista controlling him for the moment.
Baptista looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
KOs punching to the body, from the bottom.
Baptista wants to control from the top but KOs keeps moving.
Baptista throwing strikes from guard but KOs blocks nicely.
KOs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baptista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KOs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baptista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baptista keeping moving, preventing KOs from controlling successfully.
KOs tries to free his leg and advance position but Baptista is retaining full guard.
KOs stopping the sweep attempt from Baptista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Baptista will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Baptista throws an overhand right that lands on KOs's shoulder, as KOs tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Baptista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KOs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
KOs working the head with strikes.
KOs is looking to take a break and control but Baptista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baptista gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baptista is pressing down on KOs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KOs stopping the sweep attempt from Baptista.
Baptista keeping full guard, as KOs tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KOs wants to control from the top but Baptista keeps moving.
Baptista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baptista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
KOs pushing down on Baptista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
KOs 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.
Baptista tries to get to full guard but KOs has control of the leg.
Baptista is trying to maintain the position but KOs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. KOs lands a nice short elbow.
KOs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baptista wants to control but KOs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
KOs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baptista looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
KOs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baptista is not content to let KOs control the position.
KOs is chipping away with strikes.
Baptista stops KOs from passing to mount.
KOs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baptista!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KOs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baptista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baptista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
KOs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baptista can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
KOs prevents Baptista from getting the reversal.
KOs lands a heavy elbow.
Baptista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
KOs with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baptista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
KOs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baptista is looking to get to half guard.
KOs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baptista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
KOs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baptista can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
KOs prevents Baptista from getting the reversal.
KOs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
KOs lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by KOs.
Baptista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy KOs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KOs 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy KOs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Pato 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Pato!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pato is trying to maintain the position but Herrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Herrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pato is trying to stand up here but Herrera is controlling him well.
Herrera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Pato is defending well.
Herrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Pato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera throwing shots but Pato is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Herrera finds it's target.
Pato misses with a takedown
and Herrera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pato!
Herrera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pato is working to get back to half guard.
Herrera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pato can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Herrera controlling from the full mount.
Herrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pato to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Herrera avoiding Pato 's attempts to control his hands.
Herrera sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pato taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Herrera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between wanderlai silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Acelino Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, wanderlai silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Acelino Popo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva shoots for a takedown but Popo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popo pinned against the cage. Popo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Popo sprawls well. He's pushed silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for wanderlai silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
silva throws a sloppy head kick and Popo moves out of range easily.
silva slips a jab and a cross from Popo.
silva works over Popo's head and body with a nice combination.
Popo clinches up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Popo.
Popo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popo gets control of silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Popo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Popo keeping moving, preventing silva from controlling successfully.
Popo trying to control the position.
silva wants to control from the top but Popo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Popo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Popo lands in his opponent's guard.
silva keeping moving, preventing Popo from controlling successfully.
Popo prevents silva from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
silva working a defensive guard here.
silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Popo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Popo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popo wants to control from the top but silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Popo wants to stand but silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Popo drives through and clinches with silva against the ropes.
Popo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning silva up against the ropes.
Popo has picked silva up - he's going for a ride! Popo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Popo wants to lay and pray for a moment but silva keeps working.
silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and silva defends it well.
Popo wants to control but silva is keeping him busy.
Popo looks gassed!
silva wants to control but Popo is keeping busy.
Popo is stalling here. silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Popo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
silva trying to control the position but Popo is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Popo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
silva won't allow Popo to pass to mount.
silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Popo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Popo's back!
Popo can't escape the position.
silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Popo pushed the leg off.
Popo showing good submission defense here.
Popo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Acelino Popo 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.
Popo throws a body punch but silva moves out of range.
silva shoots and misses
and Popo counters with a shoot takedown. silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Popo wanted to stand there but silva had control of the position.
Popo trying to control the position from guard on top but silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
silva keeping moving, preventing Popo from controlling successfully.
silva working a defensive guard here.
silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popo is breathing heavily.
silva working a defensive guard but Popo passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva wants to get back to full guard.
Popo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Popo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Popo counters with a takedown into side control.
Popo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Popo tries to stand and escape but silva is controlling the position.
silva tries to roll over but Popo keeps him under control.
Popo tries to stand and escape but silva actually recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popo throws a sloppy strike and silva has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Popo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). wanderlai silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joel Hamster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Codazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Codazzi has chosen Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Drop It Like It's Hot as his entrance music. Joel Hamster had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joel Hamster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Codazzi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Codazzi scores with a jab to the body.
Hamster throws a right and a left that Codazzi avoids nicely.
Codazzi cracks a nice hook into Hamster's ribs.
Hamster misses with a jab to the body
and Hamster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Codazzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamster throws a big shot that misses.
Hamster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Codazzi misses with a double jab.
Codazzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Codazzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Codazzi misses with a two punch combination.
Hamster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Codazzi lands a nice hook to Hamster's body. Hamster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamster misses with a double jab
and Codazzi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hamster's guard now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hamster is breathing heavily.
Codazzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Codazzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamster is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster being controlled here, momentarily.
Codazzi throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Codazzi preventing the sweep.
Hamster keeping moving, preventing Codazzi from controlling successfully.
Codazzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Codazzi looking to sit in guard and control but Hamster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Codazzi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hamster is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Codazzi.
Hamster staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hamster wants to control but Codazzi is keeping him busy.
Hamster controls the position.
Codazzi is not content to let Hamster control the position.
Hamster tries to advance to mount but Codazzi denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Codazzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Codazzi is trying to buck Hamster off.
Codazzi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamster is looking to take a break and control but Codazzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Codazzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Codazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamster.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamster moves away.
Codazzi moves in looking to clinch but Hamster pushes him off.
Codazzi throws a combination that misses
and Hamster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamster looks to land a combination but Codazzi avoids it well.
Hamster swings for the body but Codazzi moves out of range.
Codazzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Codazzi throws a body punch but Hamster moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hamster misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Codazzi misses.
Hamster tries to clinch up.
Codazzi avoids the body shot from Hamster.
Hamster moves into the clinch.
Hamster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Codazzi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hamster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Codazzi throws a combination that misses
and Hamster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hamster misses with a double jab
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Hamster backing up. Hamster nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Codazzi!
Hamster misses with a few strikes there.
Codazzi scores with a jab to the head.
Joel Hamster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Codazzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Codazzi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Codazzi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hamster rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Codazzi.
Codazzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamster moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Hamster backing up. Hamster nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Codazzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Codazzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamster.
Hamster wants to clinch up but Codazzi keeps it at a distance.
Codazzi throws a combination that misses
and Hamster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamster throws a sloppy body shot
and Codazzi counters by clinching up.
Codazzi blocks an uppercut.
Hamster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hamster is pushing Codazzi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Codazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hamster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamster manages to break the clinch.
Codazzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamster.
Codazzi cracks Hamster with a good jab.
Hamster throws a right hand that Codazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Codazzi also avoids with ease.
Hamster throws a combination that misses
letting Codazzi counter with a right hand.
Codazzi misses with a double jab.
Codazzi tries to clinch but Hamster is having none of it.
Hamster throws a combination that misses
and Codazzi counters with a three punch combo that has Hamster backing up. Hamster nods at Codazzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joel Hamster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Codazzi misses with a combination
and Hamster counters with a three punch combo that has Codazzi backing up. Codazzi nods at Hamster to acknowledge the strikes.
Codazzi connects with a crisp jab.
Codazzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamster thinking.
Codazzi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Codazzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joel Hamster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamster works the jab nicely.
Hamster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Codazzi.
Hamster throws a combination that misses
and Codazzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamster wants to clinch but Codazzi slips to the side
and Codazzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hamster won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Codazzi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Codazzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hamster.
Codazzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Codazzi misses with a combination
and Hamster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Codazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hamster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Donk. Codazzi catches Hamster right on the button with a cross.
Hamster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Codazzi.
Hamster tries to clinch up but Codazzi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamster looks to score with a jab to the body but Codazzi is just out of range.
Codazzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Codazzi counters with a nice body shot.
Hamster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Codazzi takes a swing at Hamster's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster throws a hook but Codazzi blocks it.
Hamster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hamster dodges the punch combination from Codazzi.
Hamster misses the shot to the body.
Hamster misses with a combination
and Codazzi counters with a nice body shot.
Hamster misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamster misses the target.
Codazzi misses with a double jab
and Hamster counters with a left to the body.
Hamster dodges the punch combination from Codazzi.
Hamster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Codazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamster closes the distance and clinches.
Hamster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hamster manages to break the clinch.
Codazzi misses with a hook.
Hamster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamster misses with a looping right.
Hamster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Codazzi.
Codazzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamster circles away quickly and effectively.
Codazzi lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Codazzi. Hamster does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Codazzi misses with the combination.
Codazzi walks into a left hand.
Hamster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Codazzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Codazzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamster throws a jab when Codazzi was well out of range.
Codazzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamster's head.
Codazzi slips a straight right by Hamster.
Codazzi lands with a nice body punch.
Codazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamster.
Jab from Hamster.
Codazzi ducks under a wild hook from Hamster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamster misses with a shot to the body
and Codazzi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Codazzi throws a right and a left that Hamster avoids nicely.
Diego Codazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Codazzi slips a jab from Hamster.
Codazzi connects with a crisp jab.
Joel Hamster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamster misses with a few strikes there.
Hamster drops his hands momentarily and Codazzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Codazzi counters with a series of strikes. Hamster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Codazzi counters with a straight right hand.
Hamster misses the body punch
and Codazzi counters with a left to the body.
Codazzi connects with a jab.
Hamster misses the body punch
and Codazzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Codazzi blocks the strikes from Hamster.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Codazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Codazzi 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Codazzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Casuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Through the Fire Flames- Dragonforce. 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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Casuo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Casuo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson stands up over Casuo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casuo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Casuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson postures up in Casuo's guard and throws a big left but Casuo blocks it.
Casuo is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casuo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Casuo is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casuo is on top in guard.
Casuo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Casuo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Casuo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Casuo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Casuo to the mat. Casuo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Casuo is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Casuo keeps moving.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casuo on the ground.
Casuo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casuo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Casuo's temple.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is trying to control. Casuo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Casuo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is pressing down on Casuo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Casuo is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Casuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is nestled in close to Casuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casuo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Casuo is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Casuo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Casuo regains half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Casuo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casuo is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Casuo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casuo taking shots to the head.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Casuo regains half guard.
Casuo has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A combination from Casuo does no damage.
Casuo throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casuo won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Casuo defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Casuo gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Casuo lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Casuo trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Casuo is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson postures up in Casuo's guard and throws a big left but Casuo blocks it.
Casuo keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Casuo working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Casuo is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Casuo struggling a bit here.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Casuo is looking for a sweep.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Casuo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casuo keeps working.
Casuo is looking for a sweep.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Casuo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Casuo is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Casuo misses with a punch to the head.
Casuo misses with an elbow to the head.
Johnson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Casuo.
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Casuo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casuo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Casuo missing with strikes from the back.
Johnson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Casuo.
Casuo missing with strikes.
Casuo misses with punches from the back.
Casuo trying to control momentarily.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Casuo is in full control for now.
Casuo is trying to control but Johnson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Casuo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Casuo thowing shots but they're missing.
Casuo with a couple of short strikes.
Casuo is trying to control here but Johnson has managed to regain half guard.
Casuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Casuo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Casuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Casuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Casuo leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Casuo scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Casuo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Johnson suckers Casuo into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Johnson is now in Casuo's guard!
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Casuo.
Casuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Casuo throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Casuo tries to pass.
Casuo throwing strikes but missing.
Casuo is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casuo.
Casuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casuo distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Casuo is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Casuo counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Casuo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casuo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Casuo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Casuo trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Casuo missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Casuo is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Casuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
George Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casuo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casuo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Casuo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Casuo unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Casuo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Casuo looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Casuo trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Casuo dominating with strikes here.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Casuo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Casuo lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Casuo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Casuo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Casuo's guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Casuo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Casuo manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Casuo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Casuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casuo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Casuo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between luis inacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reis has chosen Choke - Hybrid (feat. John Graham) as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that luis inacio has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily luis inacio seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, luis inacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Reis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
inacio 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.
Reis trying to control the position here.
inacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
inacio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
inacio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reis wants to hit a switch here but inacio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reis there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
inacio looking to ground and pound but Reis is blocking nicely.
inacio looking to ground and pound but Reis is blocking nicely.
Reis working to try and regain half guard.
inacio avoids the attempt from Reis to control.
inacio throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reis because inacio loaded up on that one.
Reis is looking to improve his position but inacio isn't that keen on the idea.
inacio looking to finish Reis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
inacio lands a nice shot to the head.
inacio tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by inacio.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reis is looking to get to half guard.
inacio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! inacio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis is squirming around, avoiding inacio's attempts to control the action.
Reis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reis looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis regains half guard.
inacio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
inacio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reis's head.
Reis is not content to let inacio control the position.
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. inacio connects with a nice short shot to Reis's temple.
Reis trying to control from the bottom.
inacio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis blocking the ground and pound attempt from inacio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. inacio is trying to defend but Reis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reis trying to control the action but inacio is working from the bottom.
inacio gets full guard.
inacio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
inacio is looking for a triangle but Reis pushes his legs off easily.
inacio working a defensive guard here.
inacio trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Reis tries to free his leg and advance position but inacio is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
luis inacio 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.
inacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
inacio fails with the takedown
and Reis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reis passes the guard and advances to mount!
inacio tries to reverse the position but Reis maintains control.
inacio is working hard here to advance position.
Reis controlling from the full mount.
inacio is trying desperately to improve position.
inacio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis trying to control the position here.
Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
inacio postures up in Reis's guard and throws a big left but Reis blocks it.
inacio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reis is trying to control the position but inacio postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
inacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
luis inacio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reis looking to control.
inacio cracks Reis with a solid left hand.
Reis looking for a sweep. Not yet Reis, not yet.
inacio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
inacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
inacio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reis avoids the head kick by inacio.
Reis keeps the fight on the outside.
inacio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reis pinned against the cage. Reis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
inacio feints and as Reis raises his hands in defense, inacio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
inacio forces his way into half guard.
inacio is pressing down on Reis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reis is holding on for now.
inacio passes the guard and advances to mount!
inacio tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
Reis is desperately trying to improve his position but inacio has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
inacio with the ground and pound from mount.
inacio working for a submission but Reis is keeping him at bay.
inacio with a couple of short strikes.
Reis is looking to improve his position but inacio isn't that keen on the idea.
Reis tries to lock up and control but inacio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
inacio wants to control the pace but Reis is squirming around nicely.
Reis blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
luis inacio dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
inacio has a takedown stuffed.
inacio with a poor takedown
and Reis counters with a single leg into guard. inacio didn't expect that.
Reis 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.
inacio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reis!
inacio scoring with strikes but Reis is staying in there.
inacio tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
inacio thowing shots but they're missing.
Reis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
inacio goes for an armbar but Reis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reis.
Reis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
inacio has a closed guard, preventing Reis from standing up.
inacio trying to control the position.
Reis wants to get up but he can't break inacio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
inacio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reis looking to pass the guard.
inacio wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
inacio tries to clinch but Reis moves out of range.
inacio scores a takedown into full mount!
inacio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by inacio.
Reis wants to hold on but inacio pushes him away.
inacio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
inacio unloading with bombs!
inacio breaks from Reis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
inacio throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reis is looking to get to half guard.
inacio with shots to the head and body - Reis looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Reis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
inacio working the ground and pound effectively.
inacio has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reis's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
inacio landing shots from mount.
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!
inacio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reis is looking to escape.
Reis is looking to get to half guard.
Thiago Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
inacio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
inacio with shots to the head and body - Reis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
luis inacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
inacio trying to control but Reis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
luis inacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for inacio, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... luis inacio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Brazilian Experiment I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dourado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Brazilian Experiment I!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazilian Experiment I throws a leg kick but Dourado moved away.
Dourado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I avoids it really well and circles away.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brazilian Experiment I as he jumps to the side.
Dourado blocks a jab.
Dourado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brazilian Experiment I pinned against the cage. Brazilian Experiment I gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a front kick aimed at Dourado's knee but Dourado avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dourado moves out of range of the leg kick from Brazilian Experiment I.
Dourado tries to move into range but Brazilian Experiment I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brazilian Experiment I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Brazilian Experiment I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dourado checks a leg kick.
Dourado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I avoids it really well and circles away.
Brazilian Experiment I works over Dourado's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Marcelo Dourado has been cut.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a body kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Brazilian Experiment I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Brazilian Experiment I misses.
Brazilian Experiment I gets caught flat footed, as Dourado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dourado won't allow Brazilian Experiment I to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dourado drops back looking for a leg! Brazilian Experiment I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brazilian Experiment I manages to kick Dourado off! Dourado jumps back into Brazilian Experiment I's guard.
Dourado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dourado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brazilian Experiment I is looking to stand up but Dourado isn't so interested in that idea.
Dourado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado wants to stand but Brazilian Experiment I is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dourado is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dourado misses with a looping right.
Brazilian Experiment I stuns Dourado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Brazilian Experiment I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazilian Experiment I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brazilian Experiment I thumps Dourado with a low kick.
Dourado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown but Brazilian Experiment I shows good takedown defense.
Brazilian Experiment I delivers a nice body kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a push kick but Dourado slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazilian Experiment I fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dourado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazilian Experiment I scores with a leg kick.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a combination. Dourado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brazilian Experiment I swinging wildly here.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a front kick aimed at Dourado's knee but Dourado avoids it well.
Brazilian Experiment I stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brazilian Experiment I wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brazilian Experiment I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dourado defending well as Brazilian Experiment I loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Brazilian Experiment I.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Brazilian Experiment I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Dourado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brazilian Experiment I lands a head kick. Dourado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dourado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dourado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brazilian Experiment I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Brazilian Experiment I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dourado staying out of range there.
No joy there for Brazilian Experiment I, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dourado avoids the head kick by Brazilian Experiment I.
Dourado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dourado staying out of range there.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brazilian Experiment I as he jumps to the side.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brazilian Experiment I loads up on a big right hand but Dourado slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brazilian Experiment I thuds a left hand into Dourado's body.
Dourado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brazilian Experiment I sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dourado somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazilian Experiment I cracks Dourado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brazilian Experiment I throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brazilian Experiment I connects with a high kick.
Dourado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dourado tries to stand but Brazilian Experiment I is controlling his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dourado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brazilian Experiment I is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dourado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dourado has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brazilian Experiment I is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dourado yanks on the arm and Brazilian Experiment I is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dourado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Dourado!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drago's choice of entrance music: Soviet Union National Anthem. Antonio James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Drago which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for James on that attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drago.
It looks like Antonio James has been cut.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Drago connects with a superb combination that knocks James out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Drago before he can land any more shots to the unconscious James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago is the new super heavyweight champion!
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pop
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RATING
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